Get into Top APM Programs | Associate Product Manager Guide

Trying to get an associate product manager position? Product management can be a tough role to break into. That's especially true for recent graduates with little exposure to the product role.

To help find the best and brightest product managers, many companies have developed entry-level APM roles. Associate product managers learn the ropes and ease into product roles.

Chapters -
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - What are APM programs?
02:18 - Which ones should you apply to?
02:39 - List of 15 APM programs you should apply to

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[BlossomBerry]

I’m starting the position for APM in summer and so excited. I already have degree in business admin and graduating with software engineering degree in few months.

[COLLECTIVE]

I applied to an RPM program for a company I’m currently working for (as a non product manager)! I’ll give an update once I get in! Super excited and hoping I pass the assessment and get the final interview!

[purplemonkeys]

Question: I'm expected to graduate college end of next year and will have 3 product management internships completed. While I have received return offers from 2 of them, I want to apply to FAANG PM positions (all my experience is in mid-tier and just wanted to try something new). Should I be applying to the APM programs or regular PM positions? I will eventually apply to both but would like to know which one to focus on. I know most of the regular PM positions require at least 3 years of industry experience and I didn't know if I could classify my 3 PM internships as equivalent to 1-2 years of industry experience.

[santoshnalamothu]

Currently, i act as a liaison between business and product teams. More like a program management.
What are the chances that I get into product management ?

[og_LionKingGaming]

Hi @tryexponent, I completed my MBA in 2021 and currently work as a Business Analyst. However, most companies listed here are looking for undergraduates or recent graduates. Can I still apply?

[remyasrinivasan]

Are the APM programs only for college grads? Can experienced software engineers apply who have no prior experience in Product?

[sebl.]

beyond sad that Meta will be on hiring freeze for the rest of this year and as a result there will be no RPM hiring this year.

[dikshamohnani]

I'm currently in India.Can I apply to meta RPM program since the openings are for US and London ?Does meta offers work permits?

[tejalranjan]

Hi, I have around 1.5 years of experience as an APM with my current employer. Will I be eligible to apply for such programs?

[hemalivishwakarma]

Do we get paid if we are accepted to the program?