Here’s what our curriculum covers:
A. FOUNDATIONS (Weeks 1-3)
1. SDLC & Product Development Foundations
- What SDLC actually means
- Waterfall vs Agile vs Hybrid
- How work moves from idea → delivery
- Why PMs exist
- The role of documentation
- The role of communication
- Basic product terminology (user flows, features, backlog, epic, etc.)
2. Planning & Goal Setting
- Yearly → Quarterly → Monthly → Weekly → Daily structure
- How to extract tasks from goals
- How to prioritize tasks
- The difference between goals, outputs, and outcomes
- How to make SMART goals actually usable
3. Communication & Team Alignment
- Writing clear updates
- Asking intelligent questions
- Communicating blockers early
- Managing stakeholders
- Writing proper messages in work settings
- Documentation etiquette
- Expectations for PM communication (precision, clarity, brevity)
B. PROCESS & DOCUMENTATION SKILLS (Weeks 4 – 6)
4. Internal Processes & SOP Development
- What is an SOP?
- How to write a workflow
- How to structure step-by-step documentation
- How to avoid ambiguity in processes
- How to create operational rules
5. Process Mapping & User Documentation
- Flowcharts
- Swimlane diagrams
- Process maps
- How to document a feature for users
- Clarity, sequence, and coherence in documentation
6. Envisioning an MVP
- How to identify the first use case
- How to pick the core value of a product
- How to select essential vs supporting features
- How to scope tightly
- How to avoid overbuilding
- How to think in phases
C. EXECUTION & OWNERSHIP (Weeks 7-10)
7. Weekly Execution Mastery
- How to turn a monthly goal into weekly outcomes
- The “Three Weekly Outcomes” method
- How to break down tasks correctly
- Priority frameworks:
- MoSCoW
- Eisenhower matrix
- Impact-effort matrix
- Time-blocking techniques
- How to handle overwhelm
- How to execute without waiting for a supervisor
- How to finish tasks (Definition of Done)
8. Tracking Execution & Project Progress
- Setting up tracking boards (Notion, Trello, Jira, etc.)
- Updating boards professionally
- What good execution tracking looks like
- Task progress metrics
- How to measure work done vs planned work
- How to deliver on time
9. MVP Readiness & Validation
- What “ready” actually means
- How to check for coherence
- How to test functionality before handover
- How to validate a feature with users
- Acceptance criteria
10. Developing a Product From an Idea
- Taking a small idea
- Applying SDLC
- Applying planning
- Applying MVP principles
- Applying documentation
- Coordinating with the team
- Doing weekly updates
- Showing deliverables
D. COMMERCIAL & TEAM REALITY (Weeks 11-12)
11. Working Like a PM in a Real Company
- Ownership mindset
- Thinking long-term about a product
- How PMs influence without authority
- How to manage relationships with teammates
- How to manage relationships with clients
- Professional etiquette
- Delivering value without being asked
12. Capstone Project
- Plan an idea
- Map processes
- Document workflows
- Envision an MVP
- Define features
- Track execution
- Communicate updates
- Prepare the product for review
E. PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(These are “soft-hard” skills that directly affect performance.)13. Building Confidence as a PM
- How to speak in meetings
- How to propose ideas
- How to justify decisions
- How to challenge respectfully
14. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- How to analyze a situation
- Finding root causes
- Making decisions with incomplete data
15. Self-Management & Discipline
- How to work without being micromanaged
- How to follow through
- Personal accountability
- How to reflect weekly
- How to improve consistency
F. PRODUCT-SPECIFIC OWNERSHIP TRAINING
16. Product Ownership & Thinking Long-Term
- Understanding the product’s long-term vision
- Knowing the product’s users
- Tracking product health
- Maintaining product documentation
- Setting quarterly direction for the product
