PHASE ZERO
Product Foundations
Master the fundamentals of product management and build the mindset that separates great PMs from the rest.
Launch Your Product Journey
Before diving into frameworks and tactics, you need to understand what product management actually is. This phase builds your foundational understanding of the PM role, how product teams work, and the mindset that separates great PMs from the rest. Think of this as your mission briefing before entering the product universe.
Mission Modules
Six essential topics to master your product foundations
Intro to PM and Product-Led Thinking
Understanding the PM role, mindset, and how product thinking differs from other disciplines
Product Lifecycle and Development Stages
Discovery → Delivery → Growth → Retirement cycle and stage-specific considerations
Roles (PM, TPM, PMM, UX, Engineering)
Understanding cross-functional teams and how different roles collaborate
Key PM Skills and Competencies
Core skills every PM needs: communication, prioritization, analytical thinking
Overview of Product Engineering, Marketing, and Design
Introduction to measuring product success and key performance indicators
How Product Fits in Different Company Types (Startup vs Enterprise)
Identifying, communicating with, and aligning various stakeholders
Phase Checklist
Skills and knowledge you'll unlock in this phase
Product Mindset
Think like a product manager
Team Dynamics
Understand cross-functional collaboration
Role Clarity
Know what PMs actually do
Success Metrics
Measure what matters