Product Management in Practice
8 weeks
A practical path from idea to a finished product case, covering discovery, roadmap, delivery, metrics and stakeholder management.
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Level
- All levels
- Format
- Live online, delivered in weekly cohort sessions.
- Status
- Planning
Who it's for
- Aspiring and new product managers
- Founders defining their first product
- Delivery, QA or engineering professionals moving into product
- Anyone who needs to turn ideas into a working product plan
What this course covers
A practical path from idea to a finished product case, covering discovery, roadmap, delivery, metrics and stakeholder management.
What you'll be able to do by the end
- Frame a product problem clearly
- Run lightweight user discovery
- Scope and prioritise a credible MVP
- Build a roadmap grounded in real decisions
- Work through delivery trade-offs with a team
- Choose metrics that actually inform decisions
- Communicate product decisions to stakeholders
- Present a complete product case, end to end
Syllabus
Week 1: Idea and problem framing
- Naming the real problem behind the idea
- Separating assumptions from evidence
- Framing the audience and the job to be done
- Writing a one-page problem statement
Week 2: Discovery and user research
- Lightweight discovery methods that fit real timelines
- Talking to users without leading the conversation
- Turning conversations into decisions
- Common discovery traps and how to avoid them
Week 3: MVP scope and prioritisation
- What “minimum” actually means
- Prioritisation frameworks that hold up under pressure
- Deciding what to leave out, and defending that decision
- Designing a first version around the riskiest assumption
Week 4: Roadmapping
- Roadmaps that communicate intent, not just dates
- Balancing now, next and later against stakeholder pressure
- Connecting roadmap items to outcomes, not output
- Revisiting and defending the roadmap over time
Week 5: Delivery and execution
- Working with delivery teams without becoming a bottleneck
- Managing scope creep and shifting priorities
- Trade-off conversations: speed, quality, scope
- Keeping delivery honest with visible progress
Week 6: Metrics and measurement
- Choosing metrics that match the product stage
- Avoiding vanity metrics and metric theatre
- Building a simple, defensible measurement plan
- Reading results and deciding what to do next
Week 7: Stakeholder management
- Mapping stakeholders and what they actually need
- Communicating trade-offs without losing trust
- Handling disagreement and pushback
- Running a decision-making conversation that sticks
Week 8: Final product case study
- Assembling the product case end to end
- Presenting decisions, not just deliverables
- Peer and instructor feedback
- Applying this at work on Monday
How the course works
- Live online, delivered in weekly cohort sessions.
- A 2-hour live session each week.
- 1 to 2 hours of self-study between sessions.
- Ongoing support between sessions, plus feedback on practical work.
Practical work
Across the course you'll produce real, usable work, not just notes. You'll leave with:
- A written product problem statement
- A prioritised MVP scope document
- A one-page product roadmap
- A final product case study presentation covering the full 8-week arc
What's included
- A reusable product roadmap template
- Templates and worksheets for every module
- Recordings of every live session
- Slides from each session
- Feedback on practical work
- Certificate of completion
Prerequisites
No formal product management background required. Useful for anyone who already works near product decisions, including delivery, QA, design, engineering or founder roles.
Who delivers it
Collins Obasuyi, Founder & Principal Consultant
Collins works across product strategy, AI, delivery, quality and education, and teaches from real product and delivery work rather than abstract theory. Sessions are built around practical judgement: making decisions, working through trade-offs and applying methods that hold up outside the classroom.
FAQ
Do I need prior product management experience?
No. The course is built for people moving into product work as much as for those already doing it informally who want a more structured approach.
Is this suitable if I'm a founder rather than an employee?
Yes. Several exercises are designed to work directly on your own product idea if you have one.
Are sessions recorded?
Yes. Every live session is recorded and shared with participants who can't attend live.
Can my employer pay for this course?
Yes. We're happy to provide an invoice for employer-funded enrolment.
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