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Learn how to build a bullet-proof vision & strategy for any digital product idea. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to identify the right problems to solve, map out business models for capturing revenue, and successfully pitch your strategy to stakeholders.
01Days06Hrs53Min29Sec
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Software product development can be chaotic and a strong strategy is often what keeps successful companies on track when others fail. In this course, you’ll learn the ins and outs of developing a rock-solid product strategy directly from a product manager at Uber, one of Silicon Valley’s fastest-growing and innovative tech startups. You’ll learn everything from how to build roadmaps and write PRDs, to how to create a business case for a new product opportunity, to how to present a compelling product pitch to gain internal stakeholder buy-in. You’ll also create and present a product pitch deck of your own to put your new skills to the test.
No Experience Required.
Understand what Product Management involves, describe why Product Management is important, and understand the history and evolution of Product Management.
Understand the purpose of the Product Manager role in an organization and identify key cross-functional partners and customize communications based on understanding of their key priorities. Describe various customer discovery techniques for gathering requirements and learn how to complete each component of a product requirements document (PRD), including documenting requirements.
Learn how to identify problems that are worthwhile to solve and understand the market through qualitative and quantitative research methods. Identify your target user and build user personas based on synthesis of research. Calculate the total addressable market (TAM) for your product and the return on investment (ROI) for solving a problem.
Define and craft a compelling vision for a new product and identify strategic areas to invest in based on organizational goals and competitive analysis. Build a Business Model Canvas for a product opportunity, understand the importance of defining a minimum viable product (MVP), and define key performance indicators (KPIs) that align product strategy to organizational goals.
Understand the importance and various methods to practice active listening and learn how to craft and deliver compelling stories. Apply persuasion and negotiation when communicating to business stakeholders and learn how to structure and deliver strong presentations.
In this project, you will choose to act as a product manager for one of four top technology companies and develop a compelling pitch for the development of a new product. You’ll be provided a business scenario relevant to each of the four companies and based on the provided business scenario of the company you choose, you will perform primary and secondary market research to identify target users and size the market opportunity for a new product.
With real-world projects and immersive content built in partnership with top-tier companies, you’ll master the tech skills companies want.
Our knowledgeable mentors guide your learning and are focused on answering your questions, motivating you, and keeping you on track.
Validate your understanding of concepts learned by checking the output and quality of your code in real-time.
Tailor a learning plan that fits your busy life. Learn at your own pace and reach your personal goals on the schedule that works best for you.
We provide services customized for your needs at every step of your learning journey to ensure your success.
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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.
How to build well-researched, market-validated strategies for developing digital products.
On average, successful students take 20 hours to complete this program.
No. This Nanodegree program accepts all applicants regardless of experience and specific background.
No prior experience is required, but it is recommended that students are comfortable with basic computer skills, such as managing files, using third-party online programs, and navigating the Internet through an online browser. You will also need access to a video camera on a computer.
The Product Strategy course is comprised of content and curriculum to support one project. We estimate that students can complete the program in 20 hours.
The project will be reviewed by the Udacity reviewer network and platform. Feedback will be provided and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.
Access to this course runs for the length of time specified in the payment card above. If you do not graduate within that time period, you will continue learning with month to month payments. See the Terms of Use and FAQs for other policies regarding the terms of access to our programs.
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You will need to use Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint, and Google Docs or Microsoft Word, as well as access to the internet and a 64-bit computer. You will also need a computer to record a video pitch. Minimum operating system (OS) requirements are: