Career Management for Product Managers™
Gabriel Steinhardt
PMTK® Author & Product Management Expert
From Entry To Leadership - Take Charge Of Your Product Management Journey
The Blackblot Career Management for Product Managers™ (CMPM) course is a comprehensive program designed to equip product managers with the knowledge and tools to strategically plan and manage their careers using a structured framework.
Delivered in an interactive, results-oriented format, the course leverages the globally adopted Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) methodology to assess professional skills, define career objectives, and navigate the evolving skills-based hiring landscape.
Participants will explore the foundations of career planning in product management, covering the product manager's professional domain, titles and skill progression, and pathways for internal and external advancement.
The course progresses through key topics such as skills-based CV creation, interview and offer evaluation, promotion strategies, and maintaining professional credibility during career transitions.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to follow a personalized career plan to strengthen employability and long-term career growth.
This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance employability, navigate job transitions, or advance their careers.
What you’ll learn
Build the clarity, skills, and confidence to navigate, advance, and succeed in your product management career.
Create a professional resume and portfolio that highlight demonstrable product management skills and achievements.
Construct a structured, goal-driven roadmap for advancing within the product management profession.
Define advancement paths, leadership aspirations, and professional positioning within the broader product management landscape.
Identify existing strengths and skill gaps to focus personal development on high-value professional areas.
Use practical frameworks for managing job applications, interviews, and career shifts in a skills-based hiring environment.
Learn directly from Gabriel
Gabriel Steinhardt
Taught 1K+ firms, 6K+ PMTK users, 4K+ trained, 3x author, global PM expert, MBA
Who this course is for
Aspiring Product Managers
Professionals planning a transition into product management and aiming to strengthen employability and readiness.
Early-Career Product Managers
Individuals seeking to manage and advance their careers through structured planning and skill development.
Senior and Experienced Product Managers
Professionals pursuing career progression, leadership roles, or long-term career direction.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Gabriel Steinhardt in a real-time, interactive format.
Free Blackblot PMTK Book: Second Edition
Free digital copy of the Blackblot PMTK Book: Second Edition.
Free Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) Templates
Free license and login credentials to the Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) professional template collection.
Free Mentoring Sessions
Three free half-hour online mentoring sessions with the instructor.
Free Course Slides
Course slides are provided to students as a downloadable PDF file at no charge.
Blackblot Official Certificate of completion
A digital Blackblot Official Course Certificate of Completion will be emailed after the last session.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
4 live sessions • 47 lessons
Week 1
Nov
17
Session 1
Nov
18
Session 2
Nov
19
Session 3
Nov
20
Session 4
Introduction
Why Product Management
Product Management Domain
Entering Product Management
Remaining In Product Management
Advancing a Product Management Career
Summary
Schedule
Live sessions
8 hrs
The sessions are highly interactive, and students will get the most benefit by attending and participating. The sessions are not video recorded.
Mon, Nov 17
2:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Tue, Nov 18
2:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Wed, Nov 19
2:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Nov 20
2:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Blackblot PMTK Book: Second Edition
The authoritative guide to market-driven product management and the Blackblot PMTK® methodology.
Frequently asked questions
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PMTK is the trusted standard used by over 6,000 product management and marketing professionals worldwide.