Maximize Value Delivered to Business and Customers
Product management is one of the fastest growing professions, with a focus on both building the right product and building the product right. Building the right product requires a keen eye and expertise in product discovery and strategy, whereas building the product right relies on management excellence in product development and product launch. From thereon, a product manager continues to improve the value the product provides, by iterating and growing the product. Taking a product management approach enables organizations to unearth new market opportunities, set strategic goals and deliver product capabilities that customers need and want, before their competitors and their customers even know they need them.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for early- to mid-career professionals currently working in business analysis, software engineering or designer UX roles or those that are working in associate/assistant product management/project management roles looking for a career advancement into product management.
❝As someone with a background in business analysis and software development, I found the content was great at connecting to what you already know so you can start developing a product perspective in your work.
Curriculum
This 2 month program will take a deep dive into the product manager’s role in the entire product lifecycle, through interactive live sessions, an end-to-end complex case study based on real life product scenarios and top notch career support. Taught by leading product management professionals, this course will also provide a comprehensive overview of product management techniques such as prototyping, roadmapping, prioritization, experimentation, usability testing and more.
Product Management Bootcamp
Blended
A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
A blend of in-person instructor-led sessions and live online class activities, combined with self-paced learning.
Live Online
Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
Real-time instructor-led interactions through scheduled live online sessions, combined with self-paced learning.
Online
Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.
Self-paced learning following a pre-scheduled assessment timeline including opportunities to collaborate with instructors and classmates in real-time.
Alumni
Prateek Nanda
If you are looking to upskill yourself with the most relevant education in today’s world then I would definitely recommend the UBC Product Management Bootcamp. The course instructors, Gary and Timothy truly enabled us to deep-dive into the intricacies around Product Management right from Ideation/Discovery to the how-to of Launches, Strategy, Market Fit amongst others. By leveraging the StrongerBC Future Skills grant, I have been able to enhance my knowledge and experience, providing me with the additional capability to contribute significantly to the development of a "Stronger BC."
Rob Adams
The UBC’s Product Management Certificate Program was an intense and enlightening experience. It covers every angle of what is needed to be a successful Product Manager.
Instructors Tim and Gary have extensive industry experiences and a dynamic and engaging teaching style, making the 9-week journey enjoyable.
I recommend the program for its comprehensive material, relevant case studies, and hands-on assignments.
Yasir Tanweer
Taking the Product Management Bootcamp was a pivotal step in shaping my professional journey. The program provided a strong foundation of agile methodologies, data-informed decision-making, and user-centric approach. It helped me land a role at FortisBC, where I lead the development of data-driven models to support projects and present insights to guide strategic decisions. The course’s emphasis on turning customer feedback into actionable insights enabled me to bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution—ensuring each initiative I support delivers measurable operational impact.