Skills-based Product Management
4 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Learn the seven foundational product management skills required of product managers at software companies.
Skills-based Product Management
4 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Learn the seven foundational product management skills required of product managers at 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 an introductory training program that provides 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 designed for professionals seeking to build or strengthen their product management capabilities in a skills-based hiring environment.
Included Free with Enrollment:
✅ Blackblot PMTK Book – Printed hardcover copy of the Blackblot PMTK Book: Second Edition (Value: $60).
✅ Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) – Professional template collection (Value: $89)
✅ Mentoring Sessions – Three half-hour online mentoring sessions with the instructor.
Who is this course for
01
Aspiring Product Managers
Gain a solid foundation of the required core skills to confidently transition into software product management.
02
New Product Managers
Boost your confidence with practical insights and tools for early career success in software product management.
03
Experienced Product Managers
Enhance your product management expertise to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving software industry.
Key outcomes
Develop Market Expertise
Gain the ability to identify market trends, understand customer segments, and anticipate market dynamics to inform product decisions.
Learn Strategic Thinking
Explore frameworks to define product strategy, vision, and market fit, aligning them with broader business objectives.
Understand Product Definition
Acquire the tools to prioritize features, create actionable roadmaps, and validate Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to minimize risks.
Enhance Data Literacy
Learn to formulate queries, analyze data, and draw insights to guide product feature selection, prioritization, and resource allocation.
Build User Experience Insight
Understand UX principles to advocate for users, ensuring the development of intuitive and user-centric products.
Expand Technical Knowledge
Gain the learning path to foundational knowledge of technical concepts and tools to improve collaboration with engineering teams and stakeholders.
Improve Communication Skills
Discover techniques to clearly convey ideas, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and build credibility through effective communication.
Leverage Proven Product Management Templates
Utilize the the Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) for structured methodologies and templates to guide product planning and delivery.
Enhance Job Market Readiness
Understand how to align your resume and professional identity with the growing demand for skills-based hiring practices in the modern job market.
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 • 32 lessons
Week 1
Nov
10
Session 1
Nov
11
Session 2
Nov
12
Session 3
Nov
13
Session 4
Introduction
#1 Market Knowledge
#2 Strategic Thinking
#3 Product Definition
#4 Data Literacy
#5 User Experience (UX) 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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Skills-based Product Management
SBPM1125
$395
Dates
Application Deadline
Course schedule
Total 8 hours - One week
Monday - Thursday (US and EU Time Friendly)
08:00–10:00 GMT (EU/Asia Time Friendly)
- 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 (Value: $60).
Free Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) Templates
Free license and login credentials to the Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) professional template collection (Value: $89).
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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Join an upcoming cohort
Skills-based Product Management
SBPM1125
$395
Dates
Application Deadline