Skills-based Product Management™
Gabriel Steinhardt
PMTK® Author & Product Management Expert
Develop a Solid Understanding of Core Product Management Skills
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.
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.
What you’ll learn
Master the seven essential skills that define successful product managers in modern software companies.
Apply the Product Manager's Toolkit® templates to plan, manage, and document product activities with professional rigor.
Use structured frameworks to define product vision, market fit, and strategic direction aligned with business goals.
Identify market trends, understand customer segments, and anticipate dynamics to inform product decisions.
Prioritize features, create actionable roadmaps, and validate MVPs to reduce uncertainty.
Formulate questions, analyze data, and draw insights that guide prioritization and resource allocation.
Expand technical literacy and communication skills to work effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
Apply UX principles to ensure intuitive, user-centric products developed in partnership with design and engineering teams.
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
Individuals preparing to enter the profession and seeking to build foundational product management skills.
Early-Career Product Managers
Professionals developing confidence and capability in performing essential product management activities.
Experienced Product Managers
Practitioners refining their core competencies to remain effective and relevant in evolving software markets.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Gabriel Steinhardt in a real-time, interactive format.
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.
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 • 31 lessons
Week 1
Jan
12
Session 1
Jan
13
Session 2
Jan
14
Session 3
Jan
15
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
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, Jan 12
2:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Tue, Jan 13
2:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Wed, Jan 14
2:00 PM—4:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Jan 15
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
Trilogy of Professional Guides, Published Globally By Springer-Verlag
Blackblot's authoritative books on product management, pricing, and data-driven insight.
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PMTK® is a registered trademark of Blackblot – Product Management Expertise™
The Blackblot Product Manager’s Toolkit® (PMTK) is a comprehensive set of 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.
$455
USD