Time: Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
As the speed of change accelerates, organizations need product managers and owners who can develop and manage products that create value for customers. In fact, project managers, business analysts, and business owners are well-positioned to move into in-demand product manager positions. This micro course will equip you with practical techniques for iterative planning, product development, change management, quality improvement, and on-time delivery using real-life examples and exercises. You’ll work on a case study, develop your own product using an iterative product development approach, learn to work with teams, and emerge with the skills needed to create value, and an awareness of new possibilities for your career.
Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs.
Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include:
- Leading change
- Product strategy
- Creating value for customers
- Iterative product management
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to:
- Describe five key characteristics of the product owner.
- Apply leadership skills to develop high-performing teams.
- Perform value analysis and value stream mapping.
- Formulate a product strategy and roadmap to create value for customers.
- Design and develop a product using an iterative product development approach.
Webinars 80% Attendance Policy. Members are required and MUST attend at least 80% of a webinar in order to qualify for Continuing Education learning hours.