Initiating Product Management™
Product Management Course Features
SUBJECT
Product Management
DURATION
1 Day
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Product Management Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Product Management Course Summary
Module 1
Product Management Fundamentals
Module 2
Cross-Functional Roles
Module 3
Creating Product Teams
Module 4
Product Life Cycle
Participant Challenges
You face constant pressure to manage and evolve products while juggling priorities, unclear processes, and misaligned teams. Teams work in silos leading to poor collaboration, slow development, delays and wasted resources. A lack of passion and innovative ideas gives your competition the upper hand. Unresolved issues weaken team performance, damage credibility, and slow innovation.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course equips you to take control of your product management responsibilities and leads your product evolution. You align team thinking, streamline collaboration, and drive innovation. Your product team gains focus, efficiency, and accountability while your organisation strengthens its market positioning.
One Day
Initiating Product Management™
Module 1: Product Management Fundamentals
Outcomes
• Gain an overview of product management to understand its foundational elements • Understand product manager responsibilities to align your role with best practices • Identify the skills required as a product manager to begin traversing on a new journey
Syllabus
Product Management Fundamentals, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Analysis, Business Model Integration, Product Vision, Product Roadmaps, Market Positioning, Competitor Analysis, Agile Fundamentals, Innovation Frameworks, Risk Assessment
Module 2: Cross-Functional Roles
Outcomes
• Define your product manager role and plan to create a roadmap for success • Manage your ideation processes to bring innovative products swiftly to market • Collaborate and prioritise features to lead your cohesive and productive team
Syllabus
Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organisational Structures, Engineering Role, Marketing Role, Sales Role, Finance Role, Operations Role, Customer Support Role, Ideation Techniques, Product Concept Validation, User-Centric Development, Feature Planning
Module 3: Creating Product Teams
Outcomes
• Identify effective product leader traits to cultivate your influential leadership skills • Leverage squads and unified roadmaps to drive alignment and focus within your team • Recruit and nurture the right people to maintain a robust and collaborative product team
Syllabus
Product Leadership Styles, Product Recruitment, Onboarding Frameworks, Talent Retention, Team Motivation, Performance Management, Skills Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Communication, Product Team Structures
Module 4: Product Life Cycle
Outcomes
• Understand the product life cycle stages to lead and manage your product evolution • Identify key elements and strategies to enhance your speed and time-to-market • Manage each life cycle stage effectively to optimise your product performance
Syllabus
Product Life Cycle Stages, Product Evolution, Go-to-Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Market Expansion, Maturity Phase Management, Product Decline Strategies, Customer Retention, Lifecycle Metrics, Customer Journey Mapping, Competitive Positioning
Product Management Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 1 Day
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Product Management Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 1 Day Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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On
15 May, 2025
- Initiating Product Management
- 04 Places Remaining
£495
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Training Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd