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This was one of the questions I had when transitioning into Product Management.
Here are 5 popular misconceptions of Product management.
1. PMs need coding skills to excel
2. PMs need an MBA
3. Get PM certifications
4.PMs need to learn SQL
5. PMs are the Product CEO
1. Do I need to code to become a PM?
You don't need to know how to code to become a PM. However, knowing how to code is a plus Instead, You need to understand how software is built.
Free courses
๐กThe Basics of Computer Science by Harvard Course: https://lnkd.in/gUQ-NYew
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2. You need an MBA to become a PM.
You don't need an MBA to become a Product manager.An MBA will stand you out when applying
3. You need to have PM certifications.
You don't need to have several PM certifications to land a PM role.PM certifications are great and would help you stand you out.
4. You need to Learn SQL:
SQL is a great skill to have as a PM. However, you don't to learn SQL to land your first PM role.
Most startups use analytic tools like Google Analytics, amplitude, mix panel,etc so you need to understand. SQL is especially useful in organizations with a large user base.
Free courses
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๐ก Product-led Certification Course: It costs $149, but with the discount code "learnwithpawel" you can get certified for free
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๐กTelling Stories with data by Google: https://lnkd.in/gCf4-Etf
๐กA/B Testing by Google : This teaches the basics of A/B testing, https://lnkd.in/g8bPQHZq
5. PMs are the CEO of the Product.
PMs work closely with Designers and Engineers report but they report directly to the Design lead and tech lead.
PMs need to learn how to influence other team members using data and storytelling.
When you are ready, I can help you in four ways:
Give you 4 case studies I submitted to hiring managers that got me offers from different companies. (20+ people have gotten )
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Bonus resources
Build your PM toolbox by ex-Microsoft PM
How to become a successful PM by Google PM
Break into product management by Uber PM
What I learned in 10 years in product management by Amazon head of Product at product school https://www.youtube.com/live/4BPUMsDdR0c
How to become a great PM by @Product school CEO Carlos https://www.youtube.com/live/0_2zUhy2bus