Product Development

Course

The development phase is where ideas transform into tangible products.. Learn how to manage the lifecycle of a code change effectively, create detailed test plans to validate product functionality, and gather early feedback to inform iterative improvements. Develop strategies for prioritizing issues to maximize development efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, you will gain insights into conducting go/no go launch meetings, enabling you to make informed decisions about product readiness.

Beginner
3 weeks
Last Updated January 8, 2025

Skills you'll learn:

Project management frameworksPrioritization

Prerequisites:

Product development cycleProduct management basicsProfessional presentations

Beginner

3 weeks

Last Updated January 8, 2025

Skills you'll learn:

Project management frameworks • Prioritization • Cross-functional collaboration • Functional testing

Prerequisites:

Product development cycle • Product management basics • Professional presentations

Course Lessons

Lesson 1

Introduction to Product Development

An introduction to the Product Development course, prerequisites, a brief history of product development, and an overview of the course project.

Lesson 2

Influencing without Authority

Influencing without authority is a critical skill for a PM. Building credibility and trust are key components, along with being able to negotiate and say no.

Lesson 3

Development Methodologies, Collaboration, & Tools

As a PM you won't write code but you do need to understand how work gets done. This lesson covers different development methodologies, how to communicate, and an overview of key engineering processes.

Lesson 4

Testing, Feedback, and Preparing for Launch

PMs are responsible for shipping high-quality products. This lesson covers using testing and real-world feedback to improve your product, and how to determine when your product is ready to launch.

Lesson 5 • Project

Project: Managing Product Development

For this project, you will identify risks and issues by creating a test plan and getting feedback from dogfooders. You will then prioritize that feedback and run a go/no go launch meeting.

Taught By The Best

Alex King

Product Manager at Google

Alex King is a product manager at Google, where he works on Pixel Camera. He previously worked on setup experiences for smart home devices like Google Wifi, Google Home, and Chromecast. He formerly worked at Uber where he led rider experience for JUMP Bikes and Scooters. He graduated from the University of Washington.

The Udacity Difference

Combine technology training for employees with industry experts, mentors, and projects, for critical thinking that pushes innovation. Our proven upskilling system goes after success—relentlessly.

Demonstrate proficiency with practical projects

Projects are based on real-world scenarios and challenges, allowing you to apply the skills you learn to practical situations, while giving you real hands-on experience.

Gain proven experience
Retain knowledge longer
Apply new skills immediately

Top-tier services to ensure learner success

Reviewers provide timely and constructive feedback on your project submissions, highlighting areas of improvement and offering practical tips to enhance your work.