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Product Management

Strategy, roadmaps, leadership.

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About this course

Translate business goals into product bets, write specs people actually read, and lead without authority.

Many people hear "Product Manager" and imagine someone just telling engineers what to build, or maybe just making pretty slides. The truth is, a PM's day is often a mix of many things, sometimes messy, but always focused on making sure the product solves a real problem for customers and helps the business make money.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 5 lessons

  1. What a PM actually does all day11 min
  2. From problem to bet18 min
  3. Writing a one-page spec16 min
  4. Prioritization without politics14 min
  5. Project: spec a real feature60 min

Your project

Fintech Feature Spec for Skillnaija Wallet

A written Product Specification (PRD) document for your chosen fintech feature. This can be a link to a Google Doc, a PDF, or clear photos of handwritten notes.

Certificates on Skillnaija are earned, not issued for attendance: you submit this project, it is graded against a rubric, and passing issues a certificate anyone can verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is Product Management free?

Yes. Product Management is completely free on Skillnaija. You need a free account to open the lessons, and there is no charge for the course, the project, or the certificate.

How long does Product Management take to complete?

6 weeks · ~6 hrs/week. There are 5 lessons, about 2 hours of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start Product Management?

Intermediate. Some prior grounding in the subject will help you move faster.

What will I learn in Product Management?

You will build practical skills in Prioritization, Specs, Roadmaps, Working with engineers. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for Product Management?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project — Fintech Feature Spec for Skillnaija Wallet and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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