Golad Academy
March 2027 cohort
- Starts Mon, 1 March 2027 · 12 weeks
- Live online
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Applications close 26 February 2027.
Golad Academy · Training Services
Product & Project Management
The Product & Project Management course equips learners with essential skills to plan, execute, and deliver successful initiatives. Covering product lifecycle, agile methodologies, and project leadership, the course blends strategy with practical tools. Designed for aspiring managers, it builds expertise to drive innovation, manage resources, and achieve impactful business outcomes.
- Duration:12 weeks
- Skill level:Beginner to Intermediate
- Next cohort:1 March 2027
- Course price:£99
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
- Initiate, plan and control projects using PMBOK®, PRINCE2® and Agile approaches
- Run Scrum events and manage a product backlog
- Build roadmaps, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets and risk registers
- Apply design thinking and user research to product decisions
- Report progress with KPIs and dashboards
- Manage scope, change and stakeholders with confidence
12 core modules
Curriculum
01Module 1Introduction to Product & Project Management
- Overview of Project Management and Product Management Roles
- Difference Between Project and Product Lifecycles
- Key Competencies: Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving
- Introduction to PM Frameworks: PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile
02Module 2Project Lifecycle & Methodologies
- Traditional vs Agile Project Management
- Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Methodologies
- Project Initiation and Business Case Development
- Project Charter Creation
03Module 3Product Lifecycle Management
- Stages: Ideation, Design, Development, Launch, Maintenance
- Product Roadmap Creation and Prioritization
- MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Strategy
- Metrics to Track Product Success
04Module 4Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Management
- Identifying and Engaging Stakeholders
- Techniques: Interviews, Surveys, Workshops
- Documenting Requirements Clearly and Concisely
- Prioritization and Conflict Resolution
05Module 5Planning & Scheduling
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Creation
- Gantt Charts and Critical Path Analysis
- Resource Allocation and Management
- Risk Management and Contingency Planning
06Module 6Budgeting & Financial Management
- Estimating Project Costs and Budgeting
- Cost Control and Tracking
- ROI and Financial Feasibility Analysis
- Financial Reporting for Stakeholders
07Module 7Agile & Scrum Practices
- Scrum Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
- Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Retrospectives
- Backlog Grooming and Prioritization
- Agile Metrics: Velocity, Burndown Charts, Cycle Time
08Module 8Risk & Quality Management
- Identifying, Analyzing, and Prioritizing Risks
- Mitigation and Contingency Planning
- Quality Assurance and Control Processes
- Monitoring and Reporting Risk and Quality Metrics
09Module 9Product Design & User-Centric Thinking
- Design Thinking Principles for Product Development
- Prototyping and Wireframing
- User Research, Personas, and Journey Mapping
- Gathering Feedback and Iterating Product Design
10Module 10Monitoring, Reporting & Communication
- Project KPIs and Performance Metrics
- Status Reporting and Stakeholder Communication
- Visual Dashboards and Executive Summaries
- Tools for Tracking Project Progress and Product Performance
11Module 11Change & Scope Management
- Managing Scope Creep and Change Requests
- Change Control Processes and Approvals
- Versioning and Documentation Updates
- Communicating Changes to Stakeholders
12Module 12Capstone Project & Career Workshop
- Capstone: Plan and Execute a Project from Initiation to Delivery
- Create Product Roadmap, WBS, Budget, and Risk Plan
- Present Project Status, KPI Dashboards, and Lessons Learned
- Career Preparation: Resume, LinkedIn, Interview Strategies for PM Roles
Industry extension
Optional advanced modules
Self-paced on GADLE alongside the core programme, so your skills keep pace with where the field is heading — including AI.
Product Analytics & Growth
- • North Star metrics and OKRs
- • Product analytics, funnels and retention
- • A/B testing and experimentation
- • Pricing and go-to-market basics
AI for Product & Project Leaders
- • AI use cases for planning, reporting and risk
- • Managing AI and data projects
- • Responsible AI and governance in delivery
- • Leading teams through change
Benefits of Product & Project Management
What you’ll gain from this course
- Efficient Resource Utilization
- Clear Strategic Direction
- Improved Collaboration
- Risk Management
Tools you’ll use
- Jira
- Confluence
- Trello
- Microsoft Project
- Asana
- Smartsheet
- Miro
- Figma
- Excel
- Power BI
Prepares you for
- PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® — and the PMP® pathway
- PRINCE2® 7 Foundation
- Scrum.org PSM I / PSPO I
- AgilePM® Foundation
Career paths
- Project Coordinator
- Junior Project Manager
- Scrum Master
- Product Owner
- Associate Product Manager
- PMO Analyst
Certification exams are set and awarded by their own bodies; our curriculum covers their knowledge areas. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Open for applications
Choose your start date
Apply online in about five minutes. An advisor will review your application and contact you.
Questions
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When does the next cohort start?
The next cohort for every Golad Academy programme starts on 1 March 2027. Apply online and an advisor will confirm your place.
How much does the course cost?
The course price is £99. Employers can sponsor a place and ask us for an invoice.
Do I need experience?
No. Programmes are designed for beginners to intermediate learners. An advisor reviews every application and will recommend the right starting point.
How is the course delivered?
Through live, instructor-led online classes with real-world projects. Between classes you learn on GADLE, our learning platform, where you will find recordings, lessons and assignments.
What are the industry-extension modules?
Two optional advanced modules, completed on GADLE alongside the twelve core modules, that keep the programme aligned with how the field is changing — including AI.
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