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Product Management
For Beginners...
Starts 13th January 2026 - Weekdays only
Fully remote, 5-week introductory program designed for fresh graduates and entry-level professionals looking to break into Product Management without financial barriers. Through live evening classes, weekly assignments, and project-based learning, participants gain practical foundational skills and the confidence to begin their product career journey.
What is Included
• All live classes
• Access to class recordings
• Weekly assignments
• Project based learning
• Community support group
Curriculum Outline:
• Product mindset foundation
• Discovery, research and user insight methods
• Product strategy, goal setting and metrics
• Wireframing, prototyping and design basics for PMs
• Agile frameworks and sprint execution
• Roadmapping and prioritisation
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Analytics, experiments and growth
• Capstone project with practical execution.
Class Days
Tuesdays 6:30pm to 8:30pm BST
Fridays 6:30pm to 8pm BST
About your Instructor:
Joshua is a results-driven Product Manager with 6+ years of experience turning bold ideas into market-ready products with measurable impact. He has led initiatives that delivered 4× higher onboarding conversions than industry benchmarks, reduced churn by 20%, and launched AI-powered solutions like GenadePro across three major UK cities, onboarding 100+ verified providers within months. He also holds multiple professional certifications, including Google UX Design, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, and specialized Product Management training.
£150
Starts 17th January 2026 - Weekends only
This 6-week beginner-focused programme introduces early-career professionals and complete newcomers to the essential skills and frameworks of Product Management. Learners explore foundations such as user and market research, product strategy, roadmapping, agile methods, stakeholder communication, MVP development, and go-to-market basics — all through practical, guided exercises.
With a hands-on capstone project and clear, structured lessons each week, this course provides a solid starting point for anyone looking to understand how products are researched, built, launched, and managed in real-world environments.
Curriculum Outline:
. Product management foundations
• User and market research
• Product strategy and roadmapping
• Agile frameworks and prioritisation
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Execution, MVP development and delivery
• Metrics, analytics and go-to-market
• Capstone project.
About your Instructor
Oluwafunmilola (Lola) Joseph is a seasoned Product Manager and Scrum Master with 5+ years of experience driving digital product strategy and Agile delivery across fintech, edtech, and retail. A UK-based Global Talent Visa recipient, she has led cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital solutions while mentoring aspiring product professionals through platforms like ProductDive. She is passionate about simplifying product management concepts, supporting professionals transitioning into tech, and fostering inclusive growth within the product community.
£250
Advanced Product Management
For Professionals
Starts 17th January 2026 - Weekends only
This fully remote 12-week programme combines eight weeks of core product training with four weeks of structured post-programme support. Participants learn essential PM skills — from discovery and strategy to design basics, agile execution, analytics, and stakeholder communication — while working on a practical capstone project. With personalised feedback, portfolio guidance, and priority assignment reviews, this course provides a clear, supported pathway into Product Management.
What is Included?
• All live classes
• Access to class recordings
• Weekly assignments
• Project based learning
• Community support group
• One personalised feedback session on capstone project
• Review of PM CV and LinkedIn profile
• Priority feedback on weekly assignments
• Four extra weeks of structured support after the programme to guide implementation and portfolio building
• Access to additional templates and resources.
Curriculum Outline:
• Product mindset foundation
• Discovery, research and user insight methods
• Product strategy, goal setting and metrics
• Wireframing, prototyping and design basics for PMs
• Agile frameworks and sprint execution
• Roadmapping and prioritisation
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Analytics, experiments and growth
• Capstone project with practical execution.
Class Days
Saturdays 6:30pm to 8:30pm BST
Sundays 6:30pm to 8pm BST
About your Instructor
Joshua is a results-driven Product Manager with 6+ years of experience turning bold ideas into market-ready products with measurable impact. He has led initiatives that delivered 4× higher onboarding conversions than industry benchmarks, reduced churn by 20%, and launched AI-powered solutions like GenadePro across three major UK cities, onboarding 100+ verified providers within months. He also holds multiple professional certifications, including Google UX Design, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, and specialized Product Management training.
£500
Tech Sales
Starts 17th January 2026 - Weekends only
A practical 6-week program designed to help newcomers and transitioning professionals build the core skills needed for modern SaaS and B2B sales roles. Participants learn proven sales frameworks, pitching techniques, CRM tools, and digital prospecting strategies used by today’s top tech companies. Through real-world case studies, role-plays, and a final capstone project, learners gain the confidence and hands-on experience required to launch a successful tech sales career.
What You’ll Learn
The fundamentals of B2B, SaaS, and technology sales
How to run effective discovery, qualification, and closing calls
The MEDDPICC and Challenger frameworks used by leading tech companies
How to structure pitches, handle objections, and build rapport
CRM operations, digital prospecting, and LinkedIn-driven outreach
Real-world sales analysis through fintech case studies
How to build a sales strategy and deliver convincing mock demos
Personal branding and job-readiness skills for entering the tech sales workforce
What is Included?
• All live weekend classes
• Access to class recordings
• Weekly practical assignments
• Case-study–based learning
• Community support group
• One personalised feedback session on your sales capstone project
• Review of Tech Sales CV and LinkedIn profile
• Priority feedback on weekly tasks and sales role-plays
• Four additional weeks of structured support after the programme for implementation, prospecting, and portfolio building
• Access to premium templates, sales scripts, and resources
Curriculum Outline:
• Introduction to tech sales and the modern sales process
• Understanding SaaS, B2B sales, buyer personas and customer journeys
• Sales methodologies including MEDDPICC, Challenger Model and qualification techniques
• Communication skills, rapport building, value-based pitching and objection handling
• CRM tools, digital prospecting, LinkedIn/email outreach and demo presentation skills
• Case studies, fintech sales scenarios, product life cycles and sales role-plays
• Capstone project with mock presentations and career readiness execution
About your Instructor
Adegoke Kester is a Business Development and Partnerships Leader at Interswitch, with extensive experience driving fintech growth across Africa. He has led strategic collaborations in digital payments, SaaS, and embedded finance, and is passionate about developing the next generation of tech sales professionals.
£120
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