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Subscriptions Growth

This course will take participants through the actionable steps needed to build, scale, and optimize a subscription-based business.

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Previously at Product Growth at:

Canva
Coursera
Shopify.com

Course overview

Learn to Build, Launch and Scale a Subscription Business

This course will take participants through the actionable steps needed to build, scale, and optimize a subscription-based business. Drawing directly from the "Subscriptions Growth Playbook," each module dives deep into strategies for acquisition, retention, monetization, and scaling. The course includes case studies, live Q&A, and collaborative projects to reinforce the learning experience.

Who is this course for

01

Aspiring Entrepreneurs. Anyone interested in building and scaling a subscription business (online or offline)

02

Entrepreneurs. Looking to switch your business to a subscription-based business.

03

Product & Growth Managers. Launching a subscription business within your company.

What you’ll get out of this course

Understanding Subscription Metrics (The Foundation of Growth)

  • Grasp the critical metrics that drive subscription business success (MRR, ARR, CAC, LTV, and churn).


  • Learn how to interpret and act on these metrics.

Subscription Acquisition Strategies (Winning New Customers)

  • Define your target audience and craft irresistible value propositions.


  • Master content marketing, SEO, and paid acquisition strategies.

Retention & Customer Success (Keeping Customers Happy and Loyal)

  • Build a strong customer success framework.


  • Develop effective onboarding and engagement strategies to reduce churn

Scaling Globally & Localising (Growing Beyond Borders)

  • Learn how to adapt your product and marketing for global markets.


  • Explore localization strategies for payments, content, and customer support.

Transforming into a Subscription Business (Building Long-Term Growth)

  • Understand how to transition to a subscription model and the internal changes required.


  • Build a subscription-first culture within your team.

What’s included

Zain Abiddin

Live sessions

Learn directly from Zain Abiddin 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

Week 1

Nov 5—Nov 10

    Introduction to Subscriptions

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    Nov

    7

    Introductions to Subscriptions Growth

    Thu 11/712:00 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)

Week 2

Nov 11—Nov 17

    Subscriptions Growth Metrics

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      14

      Subscriptions Growth Metrics

      Thu 11/1412:00 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)

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Week 3

Nov 18—Nov 24

    Engagment & Retention

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      Untitled lesson

    • Nov

      21

      Engagement & Retention

      Thu 11/2112:00 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)

Week 4

Nov 25—Dec 1

    Payments

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    Nov

    27

    Payments

    Wed 11/2712:00 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)

Week 5

Dec 2—Dec 8

    Monetisation & Going Global

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    Dec

    5

    Monetisation & Going Global

    Thu 12/512:00 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)

Week 6

Dec 9—Dec 11

    Transforming into a Subscription Business

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    Dec

    12

    Transforming into a Subscriptions Business

    Thu 12/1212:00 AM—2:00 AM (UTC)

Meet your instructor

Zain Abiddin

Zain Abiddin

Venture Scout @Headline VC, ex-Canva, Coursera, Shopify


Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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