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Skills-based Product Management
4 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Master the seven essential skills that define successful product managers in modern software companies.
Class is in session
Skills-based Product Management
4 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Master the seven essential skills that define successful product managers in modern software companies.
PMTK is used worldwide, including:
Course overview
Develop a Solid Understanding of Core Product Management Skills For Software
The Blackblot Skills-Based Product Management™ (SBPM) course is a foundational training program designed to equip product managers with a structured, skills-focused foundation in product management for software development companies.
Delivered in a practical and engaging format, the course applies the globally adopted Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) methodology to teach the core competencies that drive effective product management in modern software organizations.
The course introduces seven essential product management skills: market knowledge, strategic thinking, product definition, data literacy, UX insight, technical knowledge, and communication, supporting participants in developing job readiness through actionable knowledge and structured practice.
In 2025, skills-based hiring became the norm for 87% of U.S. companies, reflecting a significant shift in the job market. The SBPM course aligns with this trend by focusing on the practical capabilities employers seek today.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply foundational product management skills, understand the role of the product manager in software firms, and improve job performance in product-focused roles.
This course is ideal for professionals seeking to build or strengthen their product management capabilities in a skills-based hiring environment.
The Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) is a comprehensive set of product management principles, models, and templates for planning and marketing market-driven products.
PMTK is the trusted standard used by over 6,000 product management and marketing professionals worldwide.
Blackblot Training Package (Free with Enrollment):
✅ The Product Manager's Toolkit® (2nd Edition) book (hardcover and digital)
✅ Blackblot PMTK® templates account, lifetime access, and updates
✅ Digital course slides and action plan
✅ Three mentoring sessions
✅ Official digital certificate
PMTK® is a registered trademark of Blackblot – Product Management Expertise™.
Who should attend
01
Aspiring Product Managers
Individuals preparing to enter the profession and seeking to build foundational product management skills.
02
Early-Career Product Managers
Professionals developing confidence and capability in performing essential product management activities.
03
Experienced Product Managers
Practitioners refining their core competencies to remain effective and relevant in evolving software markets.
Key outcomes for participants
Utilize PMTK® Professional Tools
Apply the Product Manager's Toolkit® templates to plan, manage, and document product activities with professional rigor.
Think and Act Strategically
Use structured frameworks to define product vision, market fit, and strategic direction aligned with business goals.
Develop Market Expertise
Identify market trends, understand customer segments, and anticipate dynamics to inform product decisions.
Define Products with Confidence
Prioritize features, create actionable roadmaps, and validate MVPs to reduce uncertainty.
Leverage Data for Decision-Making
Formulate questions, analyze data, and draw insights that guide prioritization and resource allocation.
Collaborate Across Disciplines
Expand technical literacy and communication skills to work effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
Advocate for User Experience
Apply UX principles to ensure intuitive, user-centric products developed in partnership with design and engineering teams.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Gabriel Steinhardt in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
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 • 30 lessons
Week 1
Nov
10
Session 1
Nov
11
Session 2
Nov
12
Session 3
Nov
13
Session 4
Introduction
#1 Market Analysis
#2 Strategic Thinking
#3 Product Definition
#4 Data Literacy
User Experience (UX) Design Insight
#6 Technical Knowledge
#7 Effective Communication
Career and Job Readiness
Summary
Meet your instructor
Gabriel Steinhardt
PMTK® Creator, 3x Author, Trained 4K+, 1K+ Firms Worldwide, Tech PM Expert, MBA
- Internationally recognized technology product management expert and public speaker.
- Developer of the Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) product management methodology, a globally adopted best practice with over 6,000 registered users worldwide.
- Personally trained over 4,000 professionals worldwide in PMTK®.
- Author of The Product Manager's Toolkit book, published by Springer Verlag.
- Author of the Market-Value Pricing book, published by Springer Verlag.
- Author of the Data-driven Decision-making for Product Managers book, published by Springer Verlag.
- Marketing and information systems MBA.
- Blackblot education is delivered worldwide (Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the USA).
PMTK is used worldwide, including:
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Course schedule
Total 8 hours - One week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
9:00am-11:00am EST (US)
- Delivered live and online via Google Meet.
- Attendance is required.
Included in the course (free of charge!)
Free Blackblot PMTK Book: Second Edition
Free printed hardcover and a 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.
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