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Product Management: Foundations

Pay-in-full online from $899*(RRP $999)

From $19.21 per week

Get introduced to the Product Management landscape, and how it is critical to the success of any digital product or service. Cover topics such as product strategy and roadmaps, tools and delivery methods, storytelling, financial modelling and success measures.

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Our graduates are now the driving force behind some of Australia’s most innovative brands

Why choose this course?

No prerequisites or previous experience required

Launch your Product Management journey today, no matter what level of experience you have! Our beginner-friendly approach will help get you up to speed in no time.

Flexible and self-paced

With 6 months access, the speed at which you tackle online course content is up to you. Study at your own pace and fit learning into your busy lifestyle.

Created for Curious Beginners

Our Foundations courses help quench your curiosity by teaching the basics of Product Management. Easy, affordable, and perfect for independent learners.

What your curriculum looks like

Learn the basics of Product Management within 6 months. You’ll work through online course content at your own pace, and receive expert feedback at the end of the course.

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11

Module 1

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Product Management fundamentals
Understand the product management landscape and how it is critical to the success of any digital product or service, no matter the size of the company or the industry.

You’ll explore:

What a Product Manager does
Understanding your company
Product management lifecycle: Development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline
Product development process

Module 2

Recommended: 5 hours per module

The Product Management team
A Product Manager must be able to work with and lead a team. Discover how to effectively manage processes and stakeholders across multiple departments:

Players and personalities
Working with Engineers and Designers
Understanding team technology: APIs, tech stacks, frameworks, Agile, Lean and Waterfall

Module 3

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Problem & customer understanding
Understand the problem you want to solve down to its core, and investigate what your customers’ needs, wants, and motivations are to create a product your audience will value:

Problem framing and problem statements
Double Diamond
Research and understanding data (quantitative and qualitative)
Talking to your customers

Module 4

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Product storytelling
Explore storytelling techniques that will allow you to clearly articulate and evangelise your vision for the product, its roadmap, and get all stakeholders to buy into it:

Effective communication skills
Presenting and storytelling
Influencing others and getting buy-in

Module 5

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Designing solutions
Build wireframes and oversee the product design phase to provide customers with a digital product or service that is functional, useful, and visually appealing:

Personas
The design process
Hypothesis and experiments
Storyframing and wireframing

Module 6

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Product strategy & roadmap
Define your plan of action to lead and coordinate the processes, relationships and strategy of a digital product or service:

Product strategy
Prioritisation
Product roadmap

Module 7

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Financial modelling
Make sound decisions backed by data to deliver business value and learn about:

Market size and estimations
Financial statements
Funding and investor reports
Pricing

Module 8

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Tools & delivery methods
Explore key Agile methodologies and familiarise yourself with the indispensable tools of product management to hit the ground running and meet cost and time constraints:

Tools of a Product Manager
Development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum)
Product documentation/SOPs

Module 9

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Launch & ongoing management
Discover the key steps to launch your product, craft a strong messaging and grow you user base:

Product messaging
Go to market and launch
Product improvements and opportunities
Product growth

Module 10

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Measuring success

Analyse key metrics to assess the results and define data-driven and actionable next steps
Product management metrics
Decommissioning products: knowing when to retire products and features

Module 10

Recommended: 5 hours per module

Curate your final artefacts from the course activities to demonstrate your Product Management knowledge and skills. Your mentor will review your project presentation and provide structured feedback.

Outcomes

Need more details about our Product Management courses?

Our course guides contain everything you need to know about our Product Management courses, including…

Prepare your final portfolio for feedback

At the end of your Foundations course, an industry expert will review your portfolio and provide structured feedback on what you have done well and ways you can improve.

“Thanks to the mentorship from experienced professionals, I’ve been able to work in Product Management and gained real-world exposure of what it’s like to be a Product Manager.”

Alexandra Lee, Product Management Elevate

“When you’re new in a city like I was, you’d normally have to put a lot of extra effort in traditional education. Academy Xi helped me overcome education paradigms. They’ve provided me with knowledge, a network and gave me great industry insights. I am very grateful to be an Alumni.”

Rocio Santos, Product Management Elevate

"A really fantastic course. Brilliant and extensive course materials and references, a diverse selection of videos from experienced practicing product managers. The mentor, also an experienced practicing Product Manager, was able to bring additional context to the group discussions and provide valuable feedback on work submitted."

Christian Todd, Product Management Elevate

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Why study Product Management at Academy Xi?

Flexible learning experience

With 6 months access to course content, you can study at your own pace and fit learning into your busy lifestyle.

Walk away with a portfolio piece

Impress current or future employers with a portfolio project that showcases your Product Management skills.

Identify essential soft skills

Explore the importance of communication, collaboration and negotiation skills to manage a team, sell a vision, and build healthy communication lines within a company.

Powerful content & resources

Get access to an abundance of resources on our learning portal including videos, slide decks, quizzes, and useful tools.

Leading industry practitioners

Our course is designed and supported by leading industry experts with extensive Product Management experience.

Fees & payment options

We offer a range of flexible payment options so you can achieve your goals today, and pay at your own pace.

No deposit

Study Now, Pay Later

Choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments over a repayment term of up to 6 months, with no deposit and 100% interest-free.

Weekly repayments from

$19.21/week

PAYMENTS

From $55 /week

DISCOUNTED

Pay upfront

Pay for your course upfront to receive a discount on the full amount, and be eligible for any additional special offers.

Total cost of course

$899

TOTAL COST OF COURSE

$TBC $TBC

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Student success stories

Our students come from different walks of life and have supercharged their careers, landing coveted jobs in the Design, Tech, and Marketing fields.

4.6 star rating on Google

From Media Buyer to Experience Designer

Berlin Liew

Being introduced to UX design was a defining moment for Berlin; one that changed her career path and set her on a journey of self discovery. Berlin spoke with us about her experience studying UX Design and her ongoing passion for mentoring.

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From HR to Entrepreneur

Julie Dal Santo

After working for years in Human Resources, Julie was looking for something new to study to reclaim her ‘professional mojo’. Little did Julie know at the time, but training in User Experience Design was going to lead to her leaving her profession and starting up her own successful enterprise.

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From Cook to UX/UI Designer

Sanjay Jaya

Ten minutes after his interview, Jay got an offer: a dream job that’s a product of his learning experience, hard work, self-belief, and a little help from our career support team. Read about Jay’s professional journey and how he navigated his career path in a new industry and a new country.

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Some frequently asked questions

What is Product Management?

Product Management is the process to effectively take a new product or service from idea to market. Driving every moment of a product’s lifecycle, Product Managers are ‘jacks of all trades’ who sit at the centre of all activities and have skills across management, analytics, and creative fields.

Why study Product Management online?

Product Management is a booming field that shaped the careers of Apple, Google, eBay, FedEx and Amazon founders. Bridging the worlds of technology, business and design, Product Managers are critical to business success and highly valued in the workplace.

If you want to upskill or land a job right away, studying UX UI online can quickly get you to where you want to be. At Academy Xi, we offer intensive online programs that equip you with the full spectrum of theoretical and practical skills required in a well-rounded Product Manager. Our Career Support Program has an excellent track record, with 97% of our graduates landing jobs in related fields.

How do I start a career as a Product Manager?

Our Product Management Transform course is designed to take you from beginner to job-ready. You’ll receive comprehensive guidance and support from our Career Support Program and undertake activities including:

Finesse: Add shine to your Product Management portfolio, CV and LinkedIn profile, creating a compelling career narrative
Practice: Hone your soft skills, such as interview and presentation techniques
Search: Expand your industry network, then find and apply for your dream roles

How will I learn at Academy Xi?

In this course you’ll experience our ‘flipped classroom’ style of learning, where students cover course content independently before coming together to discuss concepts, ask questions and collaborate with mentor support. You’ll learn through a combination of:

Readings
Pre-recorded videos
Regular live sessions with your mentor and peers
1:1 sessions with your mentor
Hands-on activities and practical project work
Q&A via chat and discussion boards

What is the difference between Transform, Elevate & Foundations courses?

We offer three online course formats across design, tech and business that deliver a range of practical outcomes:

Transform courses teach job-ready skills and help you launch a new career
Elevate courses expand your existing skill set and progress your career
Foundations courses teach introductory skills and build a knowledge base

Have questions? We’re here to listen.

…and any other concerns!