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Duration 5 Months
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Programme Fee INR 1,40,000/- + GST
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Eligibility Any Graduate

Duration

5 Months

Mode

Live Online + 3-Day Campus Immersion

Ranked 6th

by NIRF 2024 in the Engineering Category

Batch

04

Programme Overview

The Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Strategic Product Management at IIT Roorkee is a 5-month immersive programme designed to equip professionals with end-to-end product management expertise. Covering product strategy, user research, analytics, AI integration, business models, and GTM strategies, it blends theory with hands-on learning. A key highlight is the Build Your Own Product (BYOP) initiative, where participants develop real-world solutions under expert mentorship. The curriculum includes industry tools like JIRA, Figma, and Google Analytics, alongside case studies and sessions with industry leaders. With a mandatory campus immersion, this programme prepares learners to drive product innovation and business growth effectively.


Program Highlights
You Will Learn
Industry-Led Pedagogy
Certificate

New-age Product Management Programme

School

3-4 Days Campus Immersion (Mandatory)

University

Certification from CEC, IIT Roorkee

Peer Networking

Build Your Own Product

Case Based Learning

Case-Study Driven Learning

icon-1 Gain expertise in product lifecycle management from ideation to execution.
Developing Thinking Develop data-driven decision-making skills with analytics.
Contemporary Topics Understand how to build and launch successful products.
Creativity and Innovative Skills Learn to implement AI-driven solutions in product management.
Bussiness Situtaions Master industry tools and frameworks for roadmaps and GTM strategies.
Bussiness Situtaions Get hands-on experience with a Build Your Own Product (BYOP) project.
Bussiness Situtaions Prepare for product management job interviews.
Leadrning Zone BYOP Assignment
Case Based Case-Based Learning
Simulation Games Hands-on Sessions
Group Projects Sessions by Industry Experts
Group Projects Live Interactive Sessions

Programme Curriculum


Module 1: Welcoming You to the World of Product Marketing and Strategy


Debunking Myths About Marketing and Product Marketing
Core Concepts in Marketing and Product Marketing
Understanding Customer Value
How Do Consumers Make Choices?
Essentials of STP: Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning
4Ps of Marketing
Marketing Strategy: From Aspirations to Action

Module 2: Introduction to Product Management


The Mystique of Product Management: Who Are Product Managers and What Do They Do?
Do We Really Need Product Managers?
Meaning of Product Management
Roles and Responsibilities of a Product Manager
What Does It Take to Become a Star Product Manager?
The Product Management Process
6D Framework
Problem Space vs. Solution Space

Module 3: Mechanics of User Research


Mechanics of User Research
DVA Framework for User Problems
Answering the 5 Whys in the Context of Product Discovery
Decoding the Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) Framework
Creating User Personas
Fundamentals of Minimum Viable Products

Module 4: Essentials of Product Analytics


Introduction to Product Analytics
Product Analytics vs. Business Analytics
Types of Data a Company Can Capture
Different Types of Product Metrics
How to Choose the Right Metrics

Module 5: Execution of Build Your Own Product with Mentors (BYOP)


Guided Sessions with Mentors (Group-Wise)

Module 6: Crafting Effective Product Roadmaps and Executing Product Deliveries


Building Product Roadmaps
Specifying Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
Prioritization Essentials: RICE and KANO
Product Delivery Modalities

Module 7: Tech Essentials for Product Managers


Understanding Product Architecture
Basics of Tech Stacks
Understanding APIs
SQL Basics

Module 8: Basics of Business Models and the Business Model Canvas


Meaning of a Business Model
Key Elements of a Business Model
Types of Business Models
The Business Model Canvas

Module 9: Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategies


What Is a GTM Strategy?
3C/4P Framework for Creating GTM Strategies
Getting to the First 1,000 Users
Managing Product Launches
Keys to a Successful Product Launch

Module 10: Branding Lessons for Product Managers and Creating Story Brands


Meaning of Branding
Branding Frameworks for Product Managers
Creating Story Brands

Module 11: Interview Preparation


Cracking PM Interviews: Handling Basic, Behavioral, Analytical, and Technical Questions in Product Management Interviews


Note: This is an indicative list of courses and is subject to change at IIT Roorkee’s discretion.


Admission Fee and Financing

Easy EMI Options Available

Pay in easy monthly instalments with our EMI options. No more worrying about finances; start your learning journey today!

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Full Payment

Participants can make one-time payment easily using options such as:

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Eligibility

Academic Criteria
  • A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification (10+2+3) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

Know The Facilitators

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Prof. Sourabh Arora

Assistant Professor – Marketing,
DoMS, IIT Roorkee

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Prof. Kalpak Kulkarni

Assistant Professor – Marketing,
DoMS, IIT Roorkee

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Ms. Aditi

BTech – Computer Science
NIT Bhopal

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Certification

To certify this programme, candidates must satisfy the evaluation criteria (60% in overall assessment) and the attendance criteria (75% of all sessions).

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Note: Sample certificate is indicative. The Institute reserves the right to revise it.

Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Strategic Product Management – CEC, IIT Roorkee

Master the art of strategic product management with CEC, IIT Roorkee’s prestigious certification, equipping you with cutting-edge skills to drive innovation, market leadership, and business success.

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