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Understand the Product Role (and Where You Fit)

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.

45 minutes9 lessons

Lessons

1

What product managers really do (and don't do)

2

The PM's role in different company stages

3

PM roles across industries and product types

4

Key PM specializations in 2025

5

How to develop essential PM skills for 2025

6

How to map your current skills to the PM skill set

7

Using AI to analyze job descriptions and spot patterns

8

PM career paths and growth opportunities

9

Why most PMs fail

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