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.
Product Development
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This course introduces Product Development, with a focus on the role a Product Manager plays and key activities that occur during development, including the lifecycle of a code change, creating test plans, getting early feedback, effectively prioritizing issues, and running a go/no go launch meeting.
This course introduces Product Development, with a focus on the role a Product Manager plays and key activities that occur during development, including the lifecycle of a code change, creating test plans, getting early feedback, effectively prioritizing issues, and running a go/no go launch meeting.
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4 weeks
Real-world Projects
Completion Certificate
Last Updated February 29, 2024
Project management frameworks • Prioritization • Cross-functional collaboration • Functional testing
Product development cycle • Product management basics • Professional presentations
Course Lessons
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.
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