PHASE FOUR
Engineering Collaboration & Technical Fluency
Communicate effectively with dev teams and understand technical constraints to ship faster and better.
Bridge Product and Engineering
PMs who “speak engineer” ship faster and better. This phase teaches you to collaborate effectively with development teams, understand technical constraints, and navigate the complexities of software development. You'll master agile methodologies, write clear requirements, and understand system architecture from a PM perspective.
Engineering Modules
Seven essential topics to master engineering collaboration and technical fluency
Agile vs Waterfall vs Shape Up
Compare development methodologies and choose the right approach for your team
Scrum & Kanban Basics
Master the fundamentals of popular agile frameworks and workflow management
Writing Great PRDs (Product Requirement Documents)
Create clear, actionable requirements that engineers can implement effectively
Understanding APIs, Databases, and System Architecture
Non-coding PM view of technical systems and architectural decisions
Technical Debt & Refactoring
Balance feature development with maintaining healthy codebases
Working with QA & Test Plans
Collaborate effectively with quality assurance teams and testing processes
Release Management & Deployment Cycles
Plan and execute product releases with engineering teams
Phase Checklist
Technical collaboration skills you'll master in this phase
Technical Fluency
Speak the language of engineering teams
Agile Mastery
Navigate development methodologies effectively
System Thinking
Understand technical architecture and constraints
Process Optimization
Streamline development workflows