Modern Product Leadership

Perfect for: Product managers looking to develop strong leadership skills and scale their impact

Key outcome: Master the core competencies of modern product leadership based on proven research and frameworks

Prerequisites: No prior experience required, though helpful to have basic product management knowledge

What Sets This Course Apart

Unlike theoretical leadership courses, this program is grounded in empirical research and meta-studies from thought leaders like Jim Collins, John Maxwell, Peter Northouse, and Melissa Perri. The curriculum focuses specifically on product leadership challenges, from vision setting to scaling teams effectively.

Course Journey

Research-Based Leadership Foundations

Evidence-based leadership principles
Team alignment and mission impact
Performance drivers based on meta-studies

Building High-Performance Teams

Culture development techniques
Ownership encouragement strategies
Leadership pipeline development

Product Evangelism & Influence

Vision setting and roadmapping
Cross-departmental negotiation
Conflict resolution frameworks
Effective demo techniques

Scaling Product Organizations

Multi-team coordination frameworks
Hardware/software team integration
Discovery frameworks at scale
Agile process adaptation

Applied Leadership Practice

Real-world scenarios
Leadership competency development
Practical implementation strategies

Learning Experience

Format: Interactive modules with 26 practical assignments
Approach: Balance of theory and practical application
Focus Areas:
Strategic leadership development
Product team alignment
Scaling frameworks
Influence techniques
Support: Peer learning and assignment feedback

Is This Course Right For You?

✅ Consider this course if:

You want to move beyond tactical PM skills to strategic leadership
You need frameworks for scaling product organizations
You're looking for evidence-based leadership approaches
You want to improve team building and delegation skills

⚠️ This might not be for you if:

You're seeking basic product management fundamentals
You need technical skill development
You want extensive 1:1 mentoring
You're looking for project management certification

Time & Commitment

Weekly pace: 3 hours/week recommended
Flexibility: Self-paced learning structure
Duration: Completable in 3 weeks
Engagement: Regular assignments for practical application

Investment & Returns

Included with:
Coursera Plus subscription
Financial aid available
Career impact:
Leadership skill development
Strategic thinking enhancement
Team management capabilities
Cross-functional influence skills

Key Learning Outcomes

You'll develop abilities to:

Lead product teams using evidence-based approaches
Scale product organizations effectively
Navigate cross-departmental dynamics
Build and maintain leadership pipelines
Drive team ownership and empowerment
Implement discovery frameworks at scale