Golad Academy · Course syllabus
Product & Project Management
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Skill level
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Next cohort
- 1 March 2027
- Course price
- £99
Overview
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.
Format: Live online classes + GADLE
Learning outcomes
- 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
Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction 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
Module 2: Project Lifecycle & Methodologies
- Traditional vs Agile Project Management
- Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Methodologies
- Project Initiation and Business Case Development
- Project Charter Creation
Module 3: Product Lifecycle Management
- Stages: Ideation, Design, Development, Launch, Maintenance
- Product Roadmap Creation and Prioritization
- MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Strategy
- Metrics to Track Product Success
Module 4: Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Management
- Identifying and Engaging Stakeholders
- Techniques: Interviews, Surveys, Workshops
- Documenting Requirements Clearly and Concisely
- Prioritization and Conflict Resolution
Module 5: Planning & Scheduling
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Creation
- Gantt Charts and Critical Path Analysis
- Resource Allocation and Management
- Risk Management and Contingency Planning
Module 6: Budgeting & Financial Management
- Estimating Project Costs and Budgeting
- Cost Control and Tracking
- ROI and Financial Feasibility Analysis
- Financial Reporting for Stakeholders
Module 7: Agile & 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
Module 8: Risk & Quality Management
- Identifying, Analyzing, and Prioritizing Risks
- Mitigation and Contingency Planning
- Quality Assurance and Control Processes
- Monitoring and Reporting Risk and Quality Metrics
Module 9: Product 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
Module 10: Monitoring, 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
Module 11: Change & Scope Management
- Managing Scope Creep and Change Requests
- Change Control Processes and Approvals
- Versioning and Documentation Updates
- Communicating Changes to Stakeholders
Module 12: Capstone 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 modules (optional, on GADLE)
- 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
Tools
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
What you’ll gain
Efficient Resource Utilization · Clear Strategic Direction · Improved Collaboration · Risk Management