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Anurakta Mohanty and Sreenivas Vinnakota’s Successful Transition to Product Management with IPL Product Management Certificate Program

July 22, 2023
Alumni Stories
5 min read

By Anurakta Mohanty: Senior Product Manager, Atlassian

Sreenivas Vinnakota: Product Manager, Kore.ai

Discover how the IPL’s Product Management Certificate Program can pave the way for a seamless career transition into a Product Management role. This blog will explore the challenges faced by Anurakta Mohanty and Sreenivas Vinnakota while they were trying to navigate the vast sea of product management information available online. It also explores the complexities related to their transition into the two main options for career transition: pursuing formal training like MBA in product management or leveraging internal opportunities within your organization. Furthermore, we also delve into why the IPL program stands out, offering a breadth of learning that goes beyond the basics and further discovering the value of real-life use cases, problem-solving skills, and the empowering community that comes with structured training.

Key Takeaways:

The IPL Product Management Certificate Program offers a seamless career transition into a PM role with its comprehensive content and supportive community.
Navigating the overwhelming landscape of product management resources requires identifying the right path for career transition.
Options for career transition include pursuing an MBA in product management or leveraging internal projects within an organization.
Structured training provides distinct advantages over a do-it-yourself approach, offering valuable insights and identifying blind spots.
Coaching plays a crucial role in unlocking excellence by providing external perspective and guidance in refining product management skills.
The IPL program effectively addresses the challenges of career transition through its comprehensive content, real-life use cases, and supportive community.
By embracing IPL’s program, aspiring PMs gain the necessary skills, confidence, and network for success in the dynamic field of product management.

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"The supportive community of aspiring and experienced PMs in the IPL program instills belief and confidence in your journey."

The Overwhelming Landscape of Product Management Resources

Sreenivas Vinnakota stated that while we live in an era where product management knowledge is abundant and easily accessible. From YouTube videos to online platforms like Coursera and Udemy, the options seem endless. However, this abundance can be overwhelming, it is very essential to learn how to navigate this landscape and identify the right path for your career transition.

The Two Options for Career Transition

When contemplating a career shift into product management, two main options emerge, which are whether to dive into the pros and cons of embarking on formal training like an MBA in product management or leveraging internal projects within your organization. MBA in product management offers formal learning that dives deep into various aspects of business, including product strategy, marketing, and operations. Furthermore, Internal projects allow you to collaborate with product managers, and gain hands-on experience.

The Value of Structured Training

While a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach may work for some, structured training offers distinct advantages. One must explore the analogy of a young football enthusiast who believes they can compete without coaching. As stated by Anurakta Mohanty stated IPL’s product management courses helped her understand how structured programs provide valuable insights, help identify blind spots, and propel individuals from good to great in their product management journey.

The Value of Structured Training

Coaching: The Key to Unlocking Excellence

Uncover the fundamental aspect of coaching and its role in driving career success. Learn how a coach can provide an external perspective, offering valuable guidance to enhance your product management skills. Discover the transformative power of having someone point out your blind spots and help you refine your approach, taking your abilities to new heights.

How IPL Effectively Addressed the Above-stated Challenges?

The IPL Product Management Certification Program stands as a game-changer for those seeking a smooth career transition into a Product Management role as mentioned by Anurakta Mohanty and Sreenivas Vinnakota, for whom the transition was made easier with IPL’s product management program. With its comprehensive content, real-life use cases, and supportive community, this program goes beyond the surface-level knowledge found in free resources. While a DIY approach has its merits, structured training and coaching offer invaluable guidance, helping individuals identify blind spots and unlock their true potential. By embracing IPL’s program, aspiring PMs can confidently navigate the vast landscape of product lifecycle management, equipped with the skills, confidence, and network necessary for success.

Ready to embark on an exciting and transformative path toward a successful product management career? Explore the IPL’s Product Management Certificate Program

About the Author

By Anurakta Mohanty: Senior Product Manager, Atlassian

Sreenivas Vinnakota: Product Manager, Kore.ai

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