POST GRADUATE PROGRAM IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
12 months | Industry Practitioner Led Weekly Live Session
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12-months of live online learning by doing program tailored for professionals who want to build global perspectives and end-to-end leadership skills with specializations in Product Management, Product Design, Product & Digital Strategy, Product & Growth Marketing, Data-Driven Products, Leadership, New Venture Creation and Generative AI Prompt Crafting.
12 Months | 12 Courses
Weekly Faculty Sessions
Lifetime Alumni Status with Continuous Learning
Career Assistance
Career Workshops
Interview Preparation
Campus Placement
July 20, 2024
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Unlimited 1:1 Coaching
with Skill & Career Coaches
What's The Big Deal?
Access to theory is easy (and often free) but skill building requires learning by doing.
Not a Cohort of 100
with 1:1 personalized executive coaching
Practitioners as Coaches
bringing real-world board room context to the classroom
New Age Curriculum
Now with Generative AI in practical product management scenarios
Exams replaced by Skillathons
real-time feedback from hiring leaders
How does it work?
12 months, 12 courses, 12 capstone projects,
every weekend faculty led live sessions
with unlimited 1:1 personalised coaching.
One month, One skill
Real-time skill building with best practices frameworks, problem solving assignments & 1:1 mentoring sessions.
Specializations Tracks & Skillathons
User Experience Design, Applied Data Science driven decission making, Product Management, Growth Marketing along with Industry Sponsored Challenges.
Be Your Own Boss
Entrepreneurial Venture creation from ideation to prototyping, to building an MVP for real customers.
Learning by "Doing"
Practice & implement new-age skills through comprehensive frameworks and skill-hackathons by working on real-time industry problems and simulations.
Career Impact
Build a Portfolio of Demonstrable Assets
Getting Promoted Faster
Career Path Transitions & Accelerations are predictable through showcasing the skill assets built throughout the program with “Learning by Doing” pedagogy.
New Venture Creation
Building & managing new initiatives inside or outside on your own equipped with end decision making tools to do it with confidence.
Increased Influence
From being seen as a functional resource to a strategic decision maker, your influence & confidence goes multifold.
Compensation Premium
Leaders who demonstrate customer context, business context, innovation context together with data skills consistently make more than their counterparts.
Become the CEO of the Product
Master all aspects of the product’s strategy and execution – the end-to-end process of discovering, designing, developing, delivering and managing products.
"Stuck" to Awesome
From leveraging new age skills to connecting with alumni as well as industry network globally, you go from mundane roles to exciting oppurtunites.
1 Program 12 Outcomes
Curriculum
Everything you ever wanted with
nothing that you will never use!
Core Courses
- Product Manager Roles and Responsibility
- Product Market Research
- Value Proposition Design
- Business Model Design
- Customer Insighting
- Minimum Viable Product
- Design thinking for Product innovation
- Working with the Design Team
- Storytelling to present prototypes
- Wireframe and Prototyping
- Digital Product Design
- Product Thinking
- Agile Product Development
- Story Mapping and Product Roadmaps
- Product Prioritisation
- Managing Product Development Process
- GTM Strategy
- Route to Market
- Customer Acquisition
- Product Positioning and Messaging
- Product Marketing
- Hypothesis & experiments
- Product Analytics
- Product Led Growth
- Data Driven Product Roadmaps
- Key Metrics and Goals
- Strategic Frameworks & Digital Transformation Models
- Product Strategy and Portfolio Management
- Vision Roadmapping, KPIs & Metrics
- Competitive Advantage & Opportunity Analysis
- Developing a Digital Business Strategy
- Art of Storytelling
- Executive Presence
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Business Finance
- Product Finance
- Financial Planning and Control
- Business Analytics for decision makers
- Data Visualization
- Leading Self
- Leading Change
- Leading Teams
- Corporate Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation
- Lean Methodology
- Customer Development Model
- Generative AI Landscape
- Generative AI for Product Managers
- Generative AI Product Management Lifecycle
- Building Generative AI Application
Preparing you for Global Certifications
Learning by Doing
Our Sandbox Environment for Applied Learning
Learn on Saturday, Apply on Monday!
Lean Entrepreneurship
Bring Your Own Idea (BYOI) – Build and execute your business & product prototype end to end in the experiential platform of “Learning by Doing”. Validate – MVP, business plan, growth hacking strategies, product & finance planning, product marketing and more.
Skill Labs
Practice & implement new-age skills augmented through comprehensive frameworks and skill-hackathons by working on real-time industry problems and simulations.
Career Labs
Unlimited sessions on career path planning, one on one career coaching & mock session by industry leaders + Unlimited Career Opportunities via Talent Hackathons from DAY 1, networking event/industry meet-ups and more
Unlock your Generative AI Co-Strategist
Use Generative AI as a creator, assistant, a co-strategist and a thought partner to do research, gut-check big decisions and play devil's advocate on your strategy.
Tools Covered
Instructors & Mentors
Learn from India’s leading Product Practitioners.
Qualys
Agile Excellence LLC
GDD - a product design studio
Schneider Electric
Wipro
Oracle
Ten Slash One
Intuit
Pivot Pipers Coaching & Consulting
Caplow Associates
Negotiation Partners
Fidelity
Oracle
PM Studio
Genesys
+ 50
other Skill Mentors
The Product Management Certification Advantage
Globally Recognized Certification Program
Assurance of Skills v/s Knowledge
Rigorous syllabus focused on skill building & implementation through projects & presentations because MCQs are not the best way to judge skillsets.
Focussed on Career Transition
Learning by Doing
Our Alumni Speak
Video Testimonials
Because learning has to be ROI driven especially for professionals for whom time is more important than money!
Career Impact
At the Institute of Product Leadership, the focus is on empowering individuals and fostering career development. The Career Assistance Platform (CAP) serves as a comprehensive resource, offering support to professionals in shaping and building successful careers.
CAP helps our students identify their skill strengths and weaknesses based on their career goals and assists them in addressing blind spots to achieve them through personalised 1:1 career coaching, resume and personal brand building activities, mock interviews with hiring managers, and placement drives.
Every month, an average of 8 companies visit the campus to hire IPL students.
- Exclusive Job Opportunities
- 1:1 career coaching
- Network with Industry leader
- Career & Mock Interview Workshop
To view more details, download the career transition report
What learners say about PGPM Program
Dharmendra Shetty
The Post Graduate Program Management Program offers a comprehensive curriculum, interactive sessions with experienced professionals, and practical assignments that enhance understanding. It’s a self-feedback-oriented course that provides valuable insights into product management.
Mohit Kapadia
As an alumnus of the Post Graduate Program in Product Management, I can confidently say that my zest for product management has only increased. The professors share a genuine enthusiasm and are keen to impart their knowledge, assisting us every step of the way to resolve any course-related queries we might encounter.
Aakash Pardeshi
I recently completed IPL’s Post Graduate Program Management, which fully delivered on its promises. The practical assignments, expert-led modules, supportive community, and responsive coordinators provided immense value. Highly recommended for anyone aiming to advance in Product Management.
Shazia Anjum Shaikh
I am happy to share that I have successfully completed the Post Graduate Program in Product Management at the Institute of Product Leadership! This program has significantly enhanced my understanding of product development, strategy, and leadership. Being part of such a remarkable cohort has been a profoundly enriching experience.
Ramaswamy NJ
The IPL PGPM program features top-tier faculty and its Capstone Projects and Assignments push you to conduct extensive research, tackle real-time business cases, and develop MVPs for your own product or business ideas. This program truly prepares and refines you for roles in Product Leadership
Geetha DC
I’m thrilled to share that I have successfully completed the Post Graduate Program in Product Management from the Institute of Product Leadership! This program has been instrumental in honing my product management skills and preparing me for advanced challenges in the field.
Chethana S. Rao
The overview of the Post Graduate in Product Management course was very comprehensive and an excellent starting point for the program.
Pravin Reddy Yalawar
I am delighted to announce that I have successfully completed the Post Graduate Program in Product Management at the Institute of Product Leadership. Thank you for your constant direction and support throughout the program.
Mridusmita Das
After a rigorous and enriching year of learning through implementation, numerous assignments, capstones, and a skillathon, I have proudly earned my PGPM certificate from the Institute of Product Leadership.
Aakanksha Vats
The Institute of Product Leadership’s curriculum is directly applicable to my work, and the GTM module led by Sathyanarayana G was a standout, especially due to the insightful case studies. IPL’s modules, led by experts with deep domain knowledge, are precisely what I was looking for in a post-graduate program to enhance my professional skills.
Sourav Choudhury
The program provides a stimulating academic environment with insightful discussions and practical applications, supported by inspiring professors, a dedicated course coordinator, and fellow cohort members. Despite the challenges of balancing work, travel, and family, the assignments I worked on reminded me how valuable this learning experience is.
Imran Khan
From on boarding to learning and passing was smooth, because of the highly qualified team of IPL. Many new things to learn, the last class on lean entrepreneurship gave me the opportunity to work on my idea.
Kinshuk Tripathi
I highly recommend the Product Management program at the Institute of Product Leadership. The curriculum is well-structured, informative, and challenging, focusing on real-world case studies and taught by experienced industry professionals, some of whom have founded their own startups. The frequent product hackathons provide invaluable opportunities to pitch ideas and enhance the learning experience. This rigorous program effectively prepares you for the complexities of product management, and I’m grateful for the exceptional support provided by the Program Coordinator.
Anurag S
I had a great experience with the Product Management course at the Institute of Leadership. The onboarding process was smooth, and the course itself was thoughtfully designed to cater to learners of all levels, starting from the basics and building up to more advanced concepts. The curriculum is regularly updated, ensuring relevance to current industry trends. The individual exercises, group activities, and capstone projects were invaluable in helping me apply what I learned and collaborate with peers. This interactive approach truly brought out the best in everyone. Highly recommended for anyone looking to dive into product management!
Rohan Chandrakant Botre
The Post Graduate Program in Product Management has significantly sharpened my expertise in customer insights, data-driven prioritization, go-to-market strategy, product analytics, and more. This program, filled with deep learning, hands-on projects, and thought-provoking discussions, has been a truly transformative experience, and I’m grateful to all the mentors, peers, and industry experts who made it possible.
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Features / Benefits
- Live Sessions with Faculty
- Monthly Skill Hackathons & Live Presentations
- All learning resources including case studies, simulations, faculty presentations, assignments & 1:1 feedback videos
- Placement assistance
- Career Management Resources
- Lifetime Alumni Status with Continuous Learning
- Preparing you for Global Certifications like CPM, CPO
- Stay ahead of the curve with Generative AI. Future-Proof Your Career
- Guide Books - Comprehensive study guides for future reference
- AIPMM Certified Product Manager (TM) OR AIPMM Certified Product Marketing Manager(TM) (Optional) *
- AIPMM Certification Exam Materials *
- 1 retake exam included *
- *Note: Applicable only with the AIPMM Certification
PGPM
(Includes US $450 admissions fees)
- Milestone-based learning
PGPM + AIPMM Certification
(Includes US $450 admissions fees)
- Milestone-based learning and AIPMM certification
Frequently Asked Questions
- About the Course
- Industry Focus
- Career Development
- Learner
- General Inquiries
About the Course
The Post Graduate in Product Management (PGPM) program is a 12-month practitioner-led program to take your Product and business leadership career to a new level. Unlike traditional academic courses, it focuses on learning by doing, through live projects, skillathons, and personalized coaching, so you graduate with demonstrable skills, not just theory.
The Post Graduate program in product management curriculum includes 12 courses in Product Management, design, growth marketing, data-driven decision-making, leadership, and Generative AI. Each course includes hands-on projects, industry challenges, and capstone assignments to ensure you can apply concepts immediately.
The Post Graduate program in Product Management is delivered by experienced Product practitioners and leaders who bring real-world boardroom experience into the classroom. You learn directly from professionals who are actively shaping Products and businesses across industries.
The Post Graduate in Product Management (PGPM) program is a 12-month, weekend-based online program featuring 12 courses, 12 capstone projects, unlimited one-on-one coaching, and monthly skillathons. The “One Month, One Skill” structure ensures steady, practical progression.
You get access to the Career Assistance Platform (CAP): 1:1 coaching, Resume building, Personal Brand Workshops, mock interviews with hiring managers, and exclusive placement drives. Every month, top companies participate in talent hackathons to hire from the program.
In the Post Graduate program in Product Management, you’ll work with a wide range of industry-relevant tools and frameworks, including Product Analytics platforms, SaaS modelling techniques, pricing and revenue models, lean development methods, and data-informed decision-making frameworks.
Yes, in the Post Graduate in Product Management program, every learner applies concepts to real-world business problems through capstone projects, industry-sponsored challenges, monthly skillathons, and hackathons.
The PGPM program equips you with job-ready Product skills, personalized coaching, and direct exposure to industry practitioners. Beyond the curriculum, you gain global exposure, access to the Institute of Product Leadership’s alumni network, and career opportunities through hiring partners, helping you accelerate promotions, make successful transitions, or even launch your own venture.
Yes. The Post Graduate in Product Management program has been designed to help you land a high-impact Product job in any industry through its learning-by-doing and practitioner-led pedagogy, and inclusion of Generative AI. Alumni consistently report faster career transitions, promotions, and compensation premiums after completing the program.
The PGPM program fee is $3,799 (inclusive of a $450 admission fee). For those opting for the AIPMM certification track, the fee is $4,299 (an additional $500).
Industry Focus
Yes, the PGPM course includes a dedicated generative AI course that covers prompt crafting, AI product lifecycles, and using AI as a co-strategist, helping you apply AI across the entire product management process to drive smarter decisions and faster innovation.
Yes, the Post Graduate Program in Product Management offers specialization tracks that cover SaaS modelling, B2B Product management, growth marketing, and data-driven decision-making, allowing you to tailor your learning to specific industry needs and career goals.
The Post Graduate in Product Management program is benchmarked against global Product Management frameworks like AIPMM, includes optional international certifications, and uses industry case studies, tools, and best practices that are recognized worldwide, ensuring your skills stay relevant across global markets.
Yes, PGPM program graduates get lifetime alumni access to advanced modules, exclusive masterclasses, and GenAI workshops, ensuring continuous learning and skill upgrades even after completing the program.
Yes, the Post Graduate Program in Product Management offers multiple networking opportunities through peer projects, live presentations, industry meet-ups, talent hackathons, and alumni interactions, helping you build strong professional connections during and after the program.
Career Development
Yes, the PG in Product Management program includes dedicated placement support through talent hackathons, career workshops, mock interviews, 1:1 coaching, and placement drives, connecting you directly with top hiring companies and the Institute of Product Leadership’s alumni network.
Yes, you will receive comprehensive interview preparation support, including resume reviews, mock interviews with hiring managers, personalized feedback, and career workshops, all designed to help you present your skills confidently and secure product roles.
Yes, the PGPM program is designed to help professionals from fields like engineering, consulting, marketing, or sales transition into product roles. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and career coaching, you’ll build the skills and portfolio needed to successfully make the switch.
Yes, since this program is globally recognized and aligned with International PM frameworks like AIPMM, it equips you with transferable skills, global exposure, and an alumni network that can open opportunities in international markets.
Graduates from the Post Graduate Program in Product Management are recruited by leading global and tech-first organizations, including Google, Amazon, SAP, Standard Chartered, BCG, Microsoft, BOSCH, Cisco, VMware, IBM, Adobe, Citrix, and Intuit
Yes, you can. The Institute of Product Leadership regularly hosts discovery sessions and career workshops where prospective learners can interact with faculty, mentors, and alumni. You can join these by reaching out to the admissions team before enrolling.
The Post Graduate Program in product management provides unlimited coaching & mentoring with industry practitioners who offer guidance on projects and career advice. Mentors are experienced professionals who will help you apply learning in real-world scenarios and navigate their career paths effectively.
Learner FAQs
Yes, the Post Graduate in Product Management program is designed for professionals from all backgrounds, not just technology. It focuses on building Product thinking, business acumen, and leadership skills without requiring coding or prior technical expertise.
There are no strict prerequisites. Professionals with 3 to 10 years of experience across domains like Tech, Consulting, Marketing, or Operations typically enroll, but the program is open to anyone looking to transition into or grow within Product leadership roles.
Yes, the Post Graduate in Product Management program is built for working professionals with weekend live sessions, recorded backups, and self-paced resources, making it easy to balance learning alongside a full-time job.
No, coding is not required. The PGPM program focuses on Product strategy, business acumen, analytics, and leadership skills, while giving you exposure to tools and frameworks that don’t demand prior programming knowledge.
In the Post Graduate in Product Management program, you will learn to use Product analytics tools, SaaS and pricing models, lean experimentation methods, prioritization frameworks, and Generative AI co-strategy tools, all applied to real Product scenarios.
Most learners have between 3 to 10 years of professional experience, though the program also attracts early-career professionals and senior leaders aiming to transition into Product roles.
If you miss a live session, you’ll have access to full session recordings and learning resources, so you can catch up at your own pace without missing key content.
Yes, you can. The Post Graduate in Product Management program is designed to build Product Management skills from the ground up, so even without prior experience, you’ll graduate with a globally recognized certification and a portfolio of real projects.
General Inquiries
The top three skills taught in the postgraduate programme in Product Management are strategic product thinking to define vision and strategy, data-informed decision-making to drive product growth, and business and market leadership skills to influence stakeholders and lead teams effectively.
You should look for a program that emphasizes real-world application over theory, is taught by experienced Product practitioners, integrates new-age skills like Generative AI, and provides strong career support through coaching, projects, and industry networks, all of which the PG in Product Management program is designed to deliver.
You should plan to dedicate approximately 8–10 hours per week to live weekend sessions, projects, and self-paced learning to maximise the value of the program.
After completing the PGPM, you’ll receive a globally recognized Post Graduate Certificate in Product Management from the Institute of Product Leadership. You can also opt for the AIPMM Certified Product Manager™ or Product Marketing Manager™ certification, with exam prep and one retake included.
Unlike theory-heavy online courses, the Post Graduate program in Product Management is practitioner-led and built on a learning-by-doing approach with live projects, capstone assignments, and industry skillathons. It also integrates generative AI applications, unlimited 1:1 career coaching, and direct hiring opportunities, making it far more career-focused and industry-relevant than most programs.
This program is industry-relevant because it is designed by senior product practitioners, includes live industry challenges and capstone projects, integrates new-age skills like generative AI, and prepares you with tools and frameworks directly aligned to the demands of real Product management roles.
Yes, Product management is an excellent career path after a postgraduate program. It offers high-impact responsibilities, cross-functional leadership opportunities, lucrative salaries, and clear pathways to senior roles like Head of Product, VP, or CPO.
After completing the Post Graduate program in product management, you can move into roles such as product manager, growth/product owner, product analyst, or associate PM, and with experience, progress to senior leadership positions like head of product, VP of product, or even CPO/founder.