Land Your First (or Next) Product Role course icon

Land Your First (or Next) Product Role Course

Beginner
93 lessons total
Self-paced learning
Interactive content
Last updated: Sept 2025

Learn how to stand out, build the right skills, and break into product management, or level up your PM career with confidence.

What you'll learn

  • Structure PM interview answers that stand out
  • Build a credible PM portfolio with real projects
  • Show measurable impact without prior PM title
  • Handle product sense and execution questions
  • Tell your story to recruiters and hiring managers
  • Avoid common pitfalls in take-home challenges

Who this is for

  • Aspiring PMs breaking into their first role
  • Junior PMs aiming for faster progression
  • Designers or engineers pivoting to PM
  • Founders seeking a PM-caliber skillset

Course Modules

Understand the Product Role (and Where You Fit) module icon

1. Understand the Product Role (and Where You Fit)

9 lessons

Before you start applying for product management roles, you need a clear and realistic picture of what the job actually involves today, and where your current skills already match the expectations. This module breaks down the modern PM role into specific, digestible lessons so you understand the day-to-day work, the different variations of PM jobs, the skills companies value most, and how to map your own experience to those needs. By the end, you'll know exactly what kind of PM role to target and where to focus your preparation.

Build Skills Employers Care About module icon

2. Build Skills Employers Care About

9 lessons

You can't bluff your way into a product role, you need enough real skills to be credible and convincing. In 2025, the fastest way to build those skills is to work on real, tangible projects while learning the theory in parallel. This module shows exactly which skills employers value most, how to gain them through small, focused projects, and how to make your learning visible. By the end, you'll have both the capabilities and the evidence to stand out.

Turn Your Resume into a Product Portfolio module icon

3. Turn Your Resume into a Product Portfolio

10 lessons

Your resume is still the main vehicle for getting interviews, but in 2025, the best PM candidates use it like a mini-portfolio. That means it doesn't just list job titles; it shows how you think, solve problems, and deliver results, even if you've never had a PM title. This module shows you how to transform your resume into a product-focused story, integrate practical projects and learning experiences, and make it instantly clear to employers that you can do the job.

Networking That Actually Works module icon

4. Networking That Actually Works

10 lessons

Most PM jobs are found through relationships, not job boards. Networking doesn't mean cold-pitching strangers for a job, it means building genuine connections that make people want to recommend you. This module shows you exactly where to find the right people, how to start meaningful conversations, and how to make sure they remember you for the right reasons. You'll leave with concrete tactics and message examples you can use immediately.

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5. Master the Application Process

10 lessons

In a competitive PM job market, standing out means more than sending a generic resume and hoping for the best. This module shows you how to approach the application process strategically, from tailoring your CV to beating ATS filters, so that your application rises to the top. You'll learn how to present yourself as the perfect match for each role without spending hours on every single application.

PM Interview Skills module icon

6. PM Interview Skills

10 lessons

The PM interview tests your ability to think critically, solve problems on the fly, and communicate clearly under pressure. This module teaches you how to structure your answers, manage whiteboard challenges, and handle the 'no experience' question with confidence. You'll leave with practical frameworks and a clear strategy for answering common PM interview questions.

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7. Negotiation

10 lessons

Negotiation is not just about salary, it's about securing the conditions that let you succeed and grow. This module teaches first-time and transitioning PMs how to prepare, frame, and execute a negotiation with confidence. You'll learn how to research your market value, anchor your requests, navigate objections, and secure non-salary benefits that make a real difference. The focus is on practical scripts, realistic scenarios, and building the courage to have these conversations without fear.

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8. Onboarding for Early Impact

10 lessons

Your first weeks as a PM set the tone for your entire role. This module shows you how to integrate quickly, earn trust, and deliver visible value in your first 90 days. You'll learn how to understand the product, the team, and the business context, while avoiding common mistakes like overpromising or focusing only on urgent requests. The focus is on concrete steps, repeatable frameworks, and ways to demonstrate progress without rushing.

Building Long-Term Career Capital module icon

9. Building Long-Term Career Capital

15 lessons

Get a clear, no-fluff introduction to what product management really means. This module explains the role, core skills, and day-to-day reality of being a PM in 2025. You'll learn how the job differs across company stages, which skills matter most, how PMs make decisions, and why the role is vital in today's fast-moving tech world.

What you'll walk away with

  • A clear job-search system and weekly cadence
  • A portfolio with 2–3 real, reviewable projects
  • Interview confidence with proven answer frameworks

Frequently asked questions

Is this beginner friendly?

Yes. It starts from PM fundamentals and quickly moves to practical workflows and interview prep.

How long does it take?

About 6 hours self-paced for lessons. Portfolio projects add 6–10 hours.

Do I need prior PM experience?

No. You'll use projects to demonstrate PM skills without a prior title.

Does UNLIMITED remove the daily cap?

Yes. You can learn at your own pace with no daily lesson limit.

What students say about this course

Real feedback from product professionals who took the Land Your First (or Next) Product Role course

"Finally found a course that teaches real PM skills, not just theory. The interview frameworks are gold - helped me land my dream role in 2 months."

Sarah J.
Product Manager

"As a founder, I needed PM skills but didn't have time for long courses. This was perfect - practical, concise, and immediately applicable to my startup."

Michael C.
Founder

"The transition from design to PM seemed impossible until I found this course. The practical approach and real examples made everything click."

Emma W.
Designer to PM
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Meet your instructor

Andrea Mezzadra

Product Director | MBA

Ex Product Director turned Independent Product Creator.

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