Are you a Senior, Lead, or Staff Product Designer, or a Product Design Manager, grappling with career uncertainty or promotion barriers?

Through a series of toolkits and individual and group reflective exercises, you'll develop a clear agenda for your career, going beyond traditional promotion and job search preparation. You will define your strengths, identify areas for growth, and set actionable goals. The course will guide you in crafting compelling case studies that showcase your contributions and strategic impact, making you a standout candidate during promotion cycles and interviews.

/ Addressing Common Challenge /

- Career Path Uncertainty: Decide between pursuing an Individual Contributor (IC) role or a Leadership position with confidence.

- Lack of Clarity: Define your purpose, vision, and the ideal work environment for your career growth.

- Promotion Barriers: Overcome hurdles in getting promoted or hired for senior roles by effectively articulating your experience and impact.

/ Course Content /

- Personal Career Canvas: Define your current status and future aspirations.

- Self-Reflection Diary: Document achievements to inform your CV, portfolio, and promotion materials.

- Career Goals: Establish clear, actionable objectives.

- Creating Impactful Case Studies: Structure narratives that highlight key competencies and achievements.

- Final Case Study Presentation: Refine your storytelling through feedback from instructors and peers after you present your newly developed case study.

/ Who Will Benefit /

This course is ideal for Senior, Lead, Staff Product Designers, and Product Design Managers who:

- Are uncertain about choosing between an IC or managerial path.

- Struggle to articulate their strategic and leadership impact.

- Face challenges in achieving promotions or securing senior positions.

/ Time Commitment /

Invest ±10 to rapidly accelerate your career progression. By the end, you'll have a clear career strategy, a compelling case study, and the confidence to excel in promotion evaluations and job interviews.

/ Course Outcomes /

- Clarifying Your Career Path: Reflect on essential questions to determine your ideal role.

- Setting Real Goals: Articulate and plan your career objectives with structured guidance.

- Building Credibility: Create a compelling CV and portfolio that effectively communicates your skills.

- Articulating Your Impact: Develop case studies that illustrate your strategic contributions.

- Gaining Feedback and Insights: Benefit from constructive instructor and peer feedback. during your case study presentation.

Both instructors have successfully launched and led other courses on Maven in multiple cohorts.