Rachel K. from Maven

AMA with Ben Erez: Building an Async Course

Ben Erez

Former Product Manager at Meta

Rachel Kennedy

Head of Instructor Success @ Maven

Learn how to turn an existing course into a successful async product

Expand to async course offerings

Ensure your course experience works well for students without live sessions

Design your course for a self-paced audience

Build the skills to apply AI to your real projects starting this week.

Cohort 8

CEO @ Projects Right

Microsoft

Amazon

Chevron

McKesson

Medtronic

Justin Bateh, PhD

Top Recognized Maven Instructor |  200+ alumni | 8x Teaching Awards 

Cohort 7

Cohort 9

Half your week disappears into updates, status reports, follow-ups, and coordination that AI should be handling for you.You're not behind. You're just missing the system.🔧 𝗧𝗵𝗲 Framework In 4 weeks, go from AI-curious to using AI on your real projects every day. You'll use the proven User → Builder → Designer → Operator model on your real projects. No coding. No fluff.🤖 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 AI agents that handle your status reports, flag risks, and keep follow-ups moving. Even if you've never built an agent before.💰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 &amp; 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 Same frameworks taught in $7,000+/day corporate engagements. Built from 80+ real projects. Earn 21 PDUs toward PMI renewal ($600+ value).🏢 𝟮𝟬𝟬+ 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 From Microsoft, Amazon, Medtronic, and Chevron. They stopped drowning in admin and started using AI on real projects.The ones who move now will lead what comes next.*This is an applied course that teaches how to use AI as a project manager, not how to build AI systems. The focus is practical application: prompting, agents, workflows, and automation you can deploy on real projects. It is not a technical AI, systems engineering, or machine learning course.

Maven's #1 Applied AI for Project Management Course | 200+ alumni | 4.8 Rating

How to Start Using AI on Real Projects This Week

 How to Get AI Doing Real  Project Management Work

How to Build Project Workflows That Don't Fall Apart

How to Automate the Work That Eats Your Week

How to Turn This Course Into Career Momentum

How to Apply Everything to Real Work, Real Teams, Real Deadlines

This is a practical course. You don't need coding skills or AI experience. Just a laptop and willingness to learn.

No Technical Background Needed

You should be managing or contributing to projects at work. This course builds AI skills on top of PM fundamentals.

Basic Familiarity With Project Management


Every week includes hands-on exercises. You'll get the most out of this course by building, not just watching.

Willingness to Learn by Doing

Project &amp; Program Managers You're drowning in updates and chasing people. This gives you agents that do that work for you every week.

Directors &amp; Operations Leaders You're accountable for delivery across teams. This gives you AI tools that surface what matters fast.

Accidental PMs You don't have the PM title, but you manage projects without formal tools. This gives you the AI skills to lead them.

SPECIAL NOTE: This cohort is being offered in a self-directed replay format—but this is not your typical on-demand experience. You’ll get full access to Cohort #2's video recordings (recorded live on April 30 - May 14, 2025)—which include not only our core presentations but also real-time participant questions, extended Q&amp;A, and in-session insights that made the live experience so valuable. You will also receive:- All course decks and materials presented during the sessions- A flexible, immersive learning journey that fits your schedule but still gives you real-time touchpoints This is an up-to-date, practical version of the course, built for independent learners who still want connection and clarity. The weeks listed below are how we execute the traditional course which allows for practice time but you can complete the course however is best for you. Building on the Success of Our Flagship Course Are you ready to harness the game-changing power of AI Market Research tools to elevate your business and marketing strategies? Over the last 90 days, industry leaders like Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity have launched groundbreaking Market Research advancements, from advanced note-taking and reasoning tools to the emergence of "agentic AI" capable of autonomously executing complex tasks. These innovations represent a seismic shift in market research practices—one that can empower you to identify new opportunities, streamline R&amp;D, and anticipate consumer behavior with unmatched precision. Join our new MASFM Course to unlock the potential of these cutting-edge tools and revolutionize your brand's market research strategy. This course dives deeper into AI-powered research techniques, expanding on the strategies and tools that have empowered our past cohort participants. We’ve tailored this course to help you apply AI-driven innovations specifically to market research, delivering faster, more accurate insights that will set you apart. In a world where marketing is increasingly driven by data, mastering AI-powered tools is no longer optional—it's critical. According to recent studies, marketers and research professionals with AI expertise are poised to earn significantly more and secure top positions in their fields. But with the rapid pace of AI innovation, many also fear being left behind.&nbsp;This course is designed to address both these opportunities and challenges. Through practical, hands-on sessions, you’ll learn how to leverage AI to supercharge your market research capabilities, delivering faster and more accurate insights than ever before. Whether you're looking to elevate your career, boost your earning potential, or simply stay ahead of the curve, this course will give you the AI advantage you need. Uncompromised Quality, Intelligently Priced“Other online platforms’ ‘Mini-MBAs’ or Universities’ ‘Certificate Programs’ cost thousands of dollars. We took a different approach: Develop courses that are equal (we’d argue superior) in quality and strategically priced to deliver maximum ROI for the price.”&nbsp;Our course is a Certificate Program and we've done many 1:1 sessions with participants as added value. 3 Sessions. What You’ll Learn:&nbsp;* AI Tools for Market Research: Get introduced to cutting-edge AI tools that will transform how you conduct research, from sentiment analysis to predictive analytics. * Real-world Use Cases: Explore how leading brands are using AI to drive their marketing strategies. * Interactive Workshops: Gain hands-on experience with step-by-step guidance, tailored exercises, and valuable resources to help you integrate AI into your daily workflow.&nbsp;Why Enroll?&nbsp;* Career Catalyst: Equip yourself with skills that are in high demand and position yourself as a leader in the AI-powered future of marketing. Recent research from Business Insider reported that Marketing Professionals with AI Skills are forecast to earn 38% more than those without AI Skills. Additionally, a CNBC/SurveyMonkey Workforce Survey reported more than half (51%) of all Marketing Professionals are worried AI will soon take their job. * Expert Support: Benefit from live sessions taught by seasoned AI Marketing Experts teaching practical, hands on skills you can use TODAY.&nbsp;* Ongoing Learning: Enjoy lifetime access to future course updates, ensuring you stay at the forefront of AI advancements. * Certification: Our course is a Certificate Program with Live Sessions (also recorded and on-demand if you can't make it Live) and we've done many 1:1 sessions with participants as added value. By the end of this course, you'll not only have mastered essential AI skills for Market Research but also gained the confidence to apply them saving time, cutting costs, and enhancing your strategic insights.&nbsp;BONUS: Get Reimbursed: Leverage your company's L&amp;D budget to cover course costs. Visit https://maven.com/expense for more details. &nbsp;

Elevate Your Skills, Elevate Your Market Research Game, Elevate Your Career


Course syllabus

Three 90-minute sessions packed with tips and tools you can use straight away.

Course schedule

A Forward Thinking Market Researcher﻿You want to discover product/market opportunities faster than ever.

A Founder or Marketing Innovation leader. You want an AI system to improve your clarity of your market and discover opportunities. Fast.

A Product MarketerYou want to uncover market, customer, and competitor intelligence while saving many hours of research preparation time.

This course is for you if you’re:


Key Course Benefits


This course was developed BY Marketers FOR Marketers. Learn directly from seasoned AI Marketing Experts through practical, real-world applications that you can implement today.

👩🏽‍🏫 🧑‍🏫 Hands-On Instruction From AI Marketing Experts


Save up to 30% of research prep time and deliver highly strategic Market Research insights in a fraction of the time with AI Powered Tools &amp; Techniques.

📈 Dramatically Reduce Research Hours and Improve Strategic Output


How much is your time worth? A lot! Gain valauble hours back to focus on even high level strategic matters.

💰 Immediate ROI!


Learn our interactive technique for writing AI Powered Prompts that deliver superior Market Research results.

🔧 Learn Results-Driven Prompting Techniques


Receive tailored AI Practice Guides and templates designed to teach you how to apply what you learn TODAY and streamline your specific research tasks.

📚 Customized AI Practice Guides & Worksheets


COHORT#3: Propel your Market Research game with AI. Our Practical, Hands-on course shows how AI Market Research can transform your Business.

Cohort 3

Michael DeNunzio

Peter Monk

Mastering AI Skills For Market Research #2

Go beyond theory — Lead a team of developers and designers to build and launch a real life AI product

LinkedIn Top Voice  | Featured in Forbes

Google

Apple

Amazon Web Services

Dr. Nancy Li

Award-winning AI Product Director, Forbes-Featured, MIT, 100k+ followers

Cohort 4

This Isn’t Just Another AI PM Course. It’s a Proven Launchpad — where you’ll build and launch a real AI product in just 4-11 weeks. You’ll join a team of AI engineers, data scientists, and designers to:· Lead product development from idea to launch· Validate user needs, data readiness, and model feasibility· Design, prototype, and iterate with technical experts· Build and ship a real MVP with actual users· Launch publicly across our 100,000+ tech community And beyond launch:· Build a portfolio proving hands-on AI product skills· Strengthen leadership and cross-functional collaboration· Gain confidence in AI strategy and execution· Join a network of 1,500+ PMs building together· Position yourself as an AI-ready product leader We’ve been running this bootcamp long before we joined Maven. In fact, Product Manager Accelerator (our parent company) has already graduated 6 successful cohorts, launching 50+ real-world AI products last year. Two Phases. One Real AI Product.Phase 1: Design Your AI MVP (Weeks 1–4)Phase 2: Launch Production Ready AI Product (Weeks 5–11)Learn the full details of Phase 2, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://maven.com/product-manager-accelerator/applied-ai-product-management-development-with-real-teams-end-to-end">visit here</a> 🧐Have additional questions: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pmaccelerator.io/AI_PM_Course_Application">book a call and get your questions addressed live.</a>

Don't Just Learn AI, Launch it!

Launch Real AI Products

Validate AI Ideas and Feasibility

Build Hands-On AI Product Skills

Leadership and Collaboration

AI Strategy and Execution

Join a Network of AI-Savvy PMs

Product managers and Sr. PM ready to upskill in AI and lead with confidence.

Engineers, Consultants, marketers, analysts, designers, and data scientists seeking hands-on experience building &amp; launching real AI product

Startup founders and CEOs who want to launch a real AI product, grow users, and explore seed funding

Learn how to build, launch, and sell real products so you can move from designer to confident product builder.

Cohort 1

Build products you're proud to launch

LinkedIn

GitHub

Nima Tahami

Product Designer (15 years), Instructor (18K+ students), Solo-building @Mokline

Cohort 2

Most designers can create polished screens. Few know how to turn them into real products people actually use and pay for.If your ideas are stuck in Figma, the problem isn’t talent; it’s knowing what to build, how much to build, and how to launch.In this 3-week sprint, you will:• Build a working MVP• Launch a conversion-focused landing page• Put your product in front of real users at a real price• Use modern tools, including AI, to move fast and stay focusedThis is not a coding bootcamp. It’s a hands-on launch experience where you practice real product decisions, ship imperfect work, and learn from real-world feedback.The bar for designers has changed. Designers who can ship, launch, and sell have the advantage. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start shipping, this course is for you.

Build, ship, and launch your own product during this 3-week cohort

Build and launch a real MVP with a clear path to your first sale

Choose the right product idea with confidence

Think and act like a product builder, not just a designer

Create a landing page that clearly sells your product

Put your product in front of real users and ask for money

Experienced designers who want to turn product ideas into a real MVP and prove they can ship and sell beyond client or team work.

Designers curious about entrepreneurship who want a low-risk, practical way to launch a first product without quitting their job.

Product-minded creatives who work close to products but want end-to-end ownership and leverage beyond hourly or salaried work.