Course Description
An efficient and effective product management roadmap will be core to your success as a product manager. KnowledgeCity’s Designing a Product Roadmap course lays out the key aspects of identifying stakeholders and research needs, and how to create your initial product roadmap.
You will learn about the types of research that will help prepare you for the creation of a product roadmap. You will also be given the tools to identify key stakeholders who will impact your success or failure. Further, you will learn how to recognize important milestones related to your industry, company, and product type. Once those milestones are recognized, you’ll be able to create an initial roadmap that’ll benefit all parties involved in the development of a product and the company’s purpose and vision. You’ll be shown how to re-approach your roadmap so that you can evaluate and modify it without foregoing your company’s ultimate focus and vision.
Learning Objectives
- Define the Stakeholders for Your Product Roadmap
- Learn Research Requirements and Methods
- Understand How to Identify Milestones for Your Product Roadmap, Product and Company
- Learn How to Research and Create Your First Product Roadmap
Skills You Will Learn
- Product Management
- Product Planning
- Product Roadmap Development
- Product Roadmaps
- Product Roadmap Management
- Strategic Roadmaps
What You'll Learn
- Define the stakeholders for your product roadmap and identify those who impact your success or failure
- Apply research requirements and methods to prepare for creating a product roadmap
- Identify important milestones related to your industry, company, and product type
- Develop and articulate a product strategy aligned with your company's purpose and vision
- Research and write your first initial product roadmap
- Re-approach, evaluate, and modify your roadmap without foregoing your company's ultimate focus and vision
Key Takeaways
- An efficient and effective product management roadmap is core to success as a product manager.
- Identifying key stakeholders helps recognize who will impact a product's success or failure.
- Different types of research help prepare a product manager for creating a roadmap.
- Recognizing milestones related to the industry, company, and product type enables the creation of an initial roadmap.
- A roadmap can be re-approached, evaluated, and modified while staying aligned with the company's focus and vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for product managers, as an effective product management roadmap is described as core to success in the role.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers identifying and involving stakeholders, conducting research, developing and articulating strategy, identifying milestones, and writing the initial roadmap.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in product management, product planning, product roadmap development, product roadmap management, and strategic roadmaps.
What will I be able to create by the end of the course?
You will be able to research and create your first initial product roadmap that benefits all parties involved and aligns with the company's purpose and vision.
Does the course include a way to check my understanding?
Yes, the course includes a Test Your Knowledge lesson.
