How to Become a Product Manager in 2024

📋 Curious about a career in Product Management? What skills should you develop and what steps should you take?

Discover exactly how to get started in product management even with no prior experience from a senior product owner, Zoë Canaras. Stick around to learn the skills you need and the actionable steps you need to take even with no prior experience. By the end you’ll have a clear step-by-step roadmap and will be well on your way to becoming a product manager!

Still can’t get enough? Explore the product management program where you’ll learn everything you need to land that first work experience in the field.

Video chapters

00:00 - Product management career path
00:47 - What is product management?
01:47 - What are the main skills of a product manager?
03:01 - Roadmap to becoming a product manager
06:08 - How to apply to product management roles?
08:20 - How to get started in product management, and your next steps

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[careerfoundry]

Are there any stages of the roadmap that you would like more detail on? Leave a comment and let us know! ⌨

[Brownaldo]

Definitely the best video I've seen about getting into this field. I'm a business teacher looking to career change.

[HarunaAbdullahi-pbbf]

I'm a business man trying to build more knowledge as product manager

[K.Khalil]

Honestly, this was a fantastic video. Took detailed notes and will follow all the steps (except getting the certifications).

[MaltoonYezi]

How willing would companies be to hire for an internship a physics student?
It teaches how to solve differential equations and write C++ code, but no so much about business cycles and core principles
Would the ability to learn anything, fast and deep be sufficient to them?

[udohudoh]

Such an insightful video. Thanks for sharing

[emekaumenwa]

Hi, i just started with a course on DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT. I want o know every detail to get into it fully, this helped a lot

[adinnacynthia]

I am still very indecisive on the direction to take on my skill acquisition journey.

I really really need help on what to do.😢

[ghbloom]

Hi! I was wondering, is it possible to switch from product design to produce management?

[TungPham-yebj]

00:01 Product management is a fast-paced, rewarding career path.
01:03 Product management offers transferable skills and less rigid requirements to get into Tech.
02:14 Advocating for product/team/idea & analytical skills are key as a product manager
03:32 Consider formal certifications and hands-on project-based learning.
04:34 Take courses offering portfolio building opportunities
05:44 Explore online and in-person events for networking and learning in product management.
06:56 Understanding industry and interpersonal skills are key for product manager roles
08:05 Start your journey to become a successful product manager now

[abhijitsalvi]

Thanks for this vlog, I am bit late watching in Dec 2023

[fsydkyt]

Any course recommendations ? I work as a project manager and would like to transition

[allihawawu]

Hi
I'm a beginner please any advice and recommendations

[nguyenlevietanh]

Thank you so much for the information. However in the video, only coures and certifications are mentioned. I want to know what university degree should i get to become a PM (Business Administration/Industrial Engineering/Sales Engineering and Product Management/ Logistics)?

[LibertyEater]

For a experience project manager, how could I pivot my career to product management? I am having a master program now for product design and development, but I found myself have very few things to put onto my resume about product managerment. What can I do to convience campany I will be a good fit for product management base on what I studied in my program?

[anonym]

Whats the best way to resch out to you for professional advices please? Thanks

[ejimgabrielabang]

Well am already in product life cycle stage and how to get research

[julietonyinyechi-fcig]

Am a student trying to build a career on products managing role, (a beginner)

[temitayofraser]

I cannot afford the program who is willing to help by paying for my course with careerfoundry please 🥺🥺!

[jainutkarsh]

SW industry is so bloated, it keeps inventing BS roles like this one