Develop Your Product Management Foundations in Five Lessons
Understand the core discipline of product management and its role within technology-driven organizations through five short, practical lessons delivered to your inbox.
- 5–10 minute daily lessons, developed by IPL faculty and practitioners
- Frameworks you can apply the same day
- No cost, no obligation, unsubscribe anytime
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What You'll Learn, Day by Day
Each lesson builds on the last, taking you from core concepts to practical application.
day 1
What Is Product Management?
The discipline's core responsibilities and where it sits within a technology-driven organization.
day 2
The Product Manager's Role
How the role creates business impact, and how it differs across company stages.
day 3
Core Frameworks
A practical model for separating customer problems from solutions.
day 4
Applying the Concepts
Strategies for putting the frameworks to work in real, day-to-day product scenarios.
day 5
Next Steps
Common mistakes to avoid, best practices, and resources to continue building the capability.
A Preview of Day 1
Here’s an excerpt of exactly what lands in your inbox on day one.
Institute of Product Leadership
Day 1 of 5: What Is Product Management?
Today's lesson
Product management sits at the intersection of customer needs, technology, and business strategy. Today, you’ll learn the three questions every product manager asks before writing a single requirement.
- The core responsibilities of a PM role, and how they differ by company stage
- A simple framework for separating "customer problem" from "solution"
- One question to ask before your next feature discussion
Tomorrow: The Product Manager’s Role.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course really free?
Yes. There is no cost, and no obligation to enroll in any IPL program, to receive the lessons.
How much time does each lesson take?
Each email is designed to be read in 5–10 minutes, with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
Will I be contacted by an admissions advisor?
You may receive occasional relevant updates from IPL. You can unsubscribe at any time, and the course itself involves no sales calls.
Will I be contacted by an admissions advisor?
You may receive occasional relevant updates from IPL. You can unsubscribe at any time, and the course itself involves no sales calls.
Who is this course for?
Anyone exploring product management: those transitioning from another role, early in their PM career, or evaluating whether product leadership is the right path for them.
What happens after the five days?
You will have a working understanding of core product management concepts, and we will point you toward deeper resources, including IPL’s full programs, if you would like to continue.
Your First Lesson Is One Step Away
Five days. Five focused lessons. No cost, no obligation.