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Dive into product management fundamentals; emerge with industry-leading expertise
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February 20, 2025
6 weeks, online
4–6 hours per week
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The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistRising consumer expectations and a competitive business environment make an effective product management strategy imperative. Recent research indicates that a well-defined product process is the top driver of success for product teams.Even so, fewer than 1 in 3 product teams have a process that is efficient.
Led by Paul Canetti, one of Inc.'s “30 Under 30 World's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs” and Adjunct Associate Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, the Product Management Methodologies (Online) program offers new and aspiring product managers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of product management. By participating in the program, you will gain innovative frameworks and cross-functional collaboration techniques which can be leveraged to develop a product strategy that will take your vision from opportunity to reality.
Potential increase in profits tied to an optimized product organization with clearly defined processes, roles, and strategies.
Percentage of companies hiring more product managers to keep up with changing customer demands.
The national average salary for a product manager in the United States.
The Product Management Methodologies (Online) program will enable you to:
This program covers all facets of product management, including the application of strategy throughout the product life cycle and how to build a successful product roadmap that drives business growth.
World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from accomplished faculty, and industry experts whose diverse backgrounds encompass a broad range of disciplines
Guest Speakers
Accomplished academics and experts offer unique perspectives and the opportunity to put learning into practice
Peer Interaction
Stimulating discussions with like-minded global peers expand your professional network and build a supportive community
Case Studies
Through exploratory sessions, examine practical examples and find innovative solutions to strategic challenges
Engaging Assignments and Activities
Hone business acumen and executive skills with try-it activities that help you redefine your potential
The program incorporates cohort-based learning with examples from leading multinational technology companies to help you broaden your understanding of the product management landscape and learn best practices to boost your product management skills. Companies include:
Past participants of the Product Management Methodologies (Online) program come from diverse backgrounds, industries, and experiences.
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Paul Canetti
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business, Columbia Business School
Paul Canetti is an entrepreneur, educator, and futurist who was named one of Inc.'s "30 Under 30 World's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs." He is an adjunct assistant professor of business at Columbia Business School, where he lectures on product strategy, customer experience, and emerging technologies.
Canetti has founded multiple software businesses as well as ClickEasy (formerly named Bounce House), an e-commerce platform for local service businesses, which was acquired in 2021. He is currently on ClickEasy's Advisory Board.
Canetti's work focuses at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, user experience, and business. He previously worked as a Lead Creative at Apple and is the author of the upcoming book about the implications of augmented reality on various industries called Augment Nation: Moving Humanity to the Software Layer. Canetti is also an angel investor and startup advisor.
Senior Product Manager, Uber
Singh is a senior product manager at Uber, where he leads a team that built product features such as "pick up food on the way" and "deals tab" on the Uber Rides and Uber Eats apps.
President, Digital, AccuWeather
Fulepp is president of Digital at AccuWeather, where he is charged with every element of the AccuWeather product roadmap, from conceptualization to launch and post-launch performance.
Upon completion of the Product Management Methodologies (Online) program, you will receive a certificate of participation from Columbia Business School Executive Education. This certificate also awards two credits towards the Certificate in Business Excellence, which grants select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn More
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Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
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