Product Management Career & Skills Guide - What It Takes to Become a Product Manager

Product managers shape ideas into products people use every day. In this video, learn what product managers do and explore five practical steps to start a career in product management—from building skills to gaining hands-on experience. Whether transitioning careers or exploring a new path, this guide breaks down how education, real-world practice, and networking can help move closer to a product management role. 0:00 Introduction 0:39 What it Takes to Succeed 1:30 Education and learning 2:01 Build your expertise 2:22 Focus on skills development 2:52 Network and learn from others 3:23 Build your own projects 3:42 Conclusion Build job-ready product management skills with expert-led courses and hands-on projects. Explore learning opportunities on Coursera: * *Google Project Management: Professional Certificate:* https://bit.ly/4lJXRW2 * *IBM AI Product Manager Professional Certificate:* https://bit.ly/4oPORl4 * *Coursera Plus:* https://bit.ly/4msh8we