From the course: Technical Product Management

Technical product management

- Are you passionate about technology? Are you always thinking of new digital products or ways to improve existing ones? Do you enjoy problem solving? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the role of a technical product manager might be perfect for you. There is no straightforward path that can lead to a career in technical product management. Rather, there are skills, abilities, mindsets, and experiences that demonstrate you have the potential to be a great fit for this role, with or without a technical background. We'll talk about how to leverage technology and work with engineers in order to bring great user experiences to life. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding on what the role of a technical product manager entails. You will learn frameworks you will need in order to create strategic roadmaps. And you will understand how success is measured for these products. The technical product manager needs to wear different hats every day, and their role can vary significantly throughout the product development life cycle. This course will set you apart because you will understand the different stages of technical product development and what skill set you will need to thrive in this field, regardless of whether you are technical or not. Establishing technical influence with engineers is critical to creating products that users will love. Hi, I'm Marily Nika, an AI product leader at Google and executive fellow at Harvard Business School. And I'm here to share with you key insights and knowledge I've gained about working as a product manager in tech companies. If you're excited about technology and envision a future career in product management, please join me in my course on technical product management.

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