Fundamentals of Strategic Product Management

MGMT X 401A

This course prepares students for product management careers, covering strategic aspects, design tools, product vision, user identification, success metrics, product theory, software frameworks, and the product lifecycle. It includes practical exercises for product discovery and definition.

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Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Gain knowledge of product roles and responsibilities, ideation, and market analysis
  • Discover methods for capturing product requirements
  • Determine how to write user stories, use cases, and product roadmaps
  • Evaluate how to work with all important stakeholders in the product lifecycle

About this course:

This foundational course prepares students for a career in product management. The lectures within this course will cover an introduction to the strategic side of product management. We will explore common tools for design and analysis, discuss how to form a product vision, determine who will use your product, and define metrics for product success. Students will learn a preliminary introduction to product theory and concepts, software development frameworks, and the product lifecycle. Coursework will involve practicing the skills needed to discover a product idea and define a product.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Canceled
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Instructor: Roy Firestone
403093
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes
This foundational course prepares students for a career in product management. The lectures within this course will cover an introduction to the strategic side of product management. We will explore common tools for design and analysis, discuss how to form a product vision, determine who will use your product, and define metrics for product success. Students will learn a preliminary introduction to product theory and concepts, software development frameworks, and the product lifecycle. Coursework will involve practicing the skills needed to discover a product idea and define a product.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2025
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Tue Apr 1, 2025
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Tue Apr 8, 2025
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Tue Apr 15, 2025
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Tue Apr 22, 2025
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Tue Apr 29, 2025
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Tue May 6, 2025
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Tue May 13, 2025
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Tue May 20, 2025
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Tue May 27, 2025
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Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Roy Firestone
403760
Fee:
$1,095.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes
This foundational course prepares students for a career in product management. The lectures within this course will cover an introduction to the strategic side of product management. We will explore common tools for design and analysis, discuss how to form a product vision, determine who will use your product, and define metrics for product success. Students will learn a preliminary introduction to product theory and concepts, software development frameworks, and the product lifecycle. Coursework will involve practicing the skills needed to discover a product idea and define a product.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 07, 2025
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jun 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 22, 2025
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Tue Jul 29, 2025
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Tue Aug 5, 2025
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Tue Aug 12, 2025
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Tue Aug 19, 2025
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Tue Aug 26, 2025
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Tue Sep 2, 2025
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