Product
Manager
Fellowship
Syllabus
Fellowship Overview
The goal of NextLeap’s Product Manager Fellowship is to help you master the
fundamentals of product management and break into a career at top tech companies.
After graduating from this program you will be:
Proficient in product management fundamentals - from user research and problem
framing to metrics deep dive and system design.
Ready to crack product interviews - from problem solving to product design and
strategy
Live learning with Mentorship & career
industry experts
guidance
Learn product management Get mentored by industry
fundamentals from industry professionals on how to go
experts working at Microsoft, about building your dream
Zalando and more.
career at a top tech company.
Project based learning Placement support
Get hands-on experience by Top fellows get access to 1:1
solving real world problems mock interviews with mentors
faced at tech companies. and interviews with tech
companies at the end of the
fellowship.
Enrol Now
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Curriculum
Week 1
Mapping Business Understand business model
Outcomes to Product Difference between business and product
outcomes and how to map them to each othe
Outcomes
What are leading and lagging indicator
Build a KPI Tree for a given product or a strategic
goa
Understand Product Development Life-Cycle
stages
Interview Preparation
Clarifying the Question
Learn how to ask questions that ensure you understand interviewer expectations, avoid
misunderstandings, and demonstrate strong communication skills.
Arindam Mukherjee
Your
Instructor
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Curriculum
Week 2
Product Discovery & User Articulate the what, why, and how of product
discover
Research
Dive deeper into the 5 stages of the design
thinking proces
Problem identification using the jobs to be done
framewor
When to use different user research method
How to conduct user research via surveys and
interview
Building a user person
Learn customer journey mapping
Interview Preparation
Guesstimates
Master frameworks and strategies to tackle estimation questions with confidence,
showcasing your analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
Case Study
Working Backwards Framework
Dive into the "Working Backwards" framework, used to approach product
strategy. Learn to set ambitious goals, define success metrics, and work
backward to identify key initiatives and features for achieving your product
vision.
Examples and cases from top tech companies like
Arindam Mukherjee
Your
Instructor
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Curriculum
Week 3
Problem Framing, How to draft a well crafted problem statement
Ideation & Validation
Use Hypothesis-led approach to define a problem
statement
Learn to generate multiple ideas to solve a
problem statement
Use mindmaps in product developments
Validate the idea with users.
Interview Preparation
Root Cause Analysis
Develop skills to identify the root cause of product issues, user complaints, or business
challenges, showcasing your critical thinking and investigative capabilities.
Case Study
Second-Order Thinking
Develop your ability to think beyond the immediate consequences and
anticipate the ripple effects of your decisions. Through case studies, explore
scenarios requiring second-order thinking and practice making strategic
product choices with long-term impact.
Examples and cases from top tech companies like
Arindam Mukherjee
Your
Instructor
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Curriculum
Week 4
Driving Product led Loops and funne
Growth Distribution strateg
Retention and Engagement
Interview Preparation
Product Improvement
Learn methods to analyze user data and identify areas for product improvement,
demonstrating your ability to translate insights into actionable solutions.
Case Study
Decision Making for Product Managers
Master effective decision-making frameworks specifically tailored for product
managers. Analyze real-world product cases and practice applying
frameworks Look Forward, Reason Backward, Decision Framing and Minto
Pyramid principle.
Examples and cases from top tech companies like
Arindam Mukherjee
Your
Instructor
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Curriculum
Week 5
Designing and Building a Learn about the core principles of UX Design
Prototype
Create wireframes for your idea
Learn to create a prototype using no-code tools
Interview Preparation
Product Design
Prepare to analyze and tackle product design case studies, showcasing your ability to
evaluate user needs, apply design principles, and propose solutions under pressure.
Case Study
Prioritization Strategies
Learn impactful product prioritization frameworks and techniques. Through
case studies, hone your skills in identifying and prioritizing product features
based on user needs, business goals, and available resources, ensuring
product development focuses on delivering the most value.
Examples and cases from top tech companies like
Madhuri
Your
Instructor
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Curriculum
Week 6
Metrics, Analysis & Learn the different types of metrics and key
categories
Experimentation
Understand what is A/B testing and why it is
useful
Use A/B tests for building your digital product
Get to know the different factors to consider while
deconstructing a product.
Interview Preparation
Product Strategy Frameworks
Learn key frameworks and methodologies used to craft compelling product strategies
during interview scenarios. Practice applying these frameworks to real-world examples,
demonstrating your strategic thinking and product roadmap development skills.
Case Study - Week 6
Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Gain practical skills in building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) for your
product idea. Analyze cases and practice defining core functionalities,
identifying user needs, and developing a plan to launch your MVP efficiently
and gather valuable user feedback.
Examples and cases from top tech companies like
Your Shrenik Surana
Instructor
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Curriculum
Week 7
Tech 101 & System Design Get to know how the internet works
Understand the importance of system design in
software development
Differentiate between functional and non-
functional requirements
Learn the architectural components of the system
and patterns
Build understanding on how APIs work.
Interview Preparation
Metrics for Interview Success
Understand how to select and explain relevant metrics to interviewers when discussing
product performance and impact. Learn how to interpret and communicate data
effectively, highlighting your data analysis and communication skills.
Case Study
Launching a new product
This case takes you from product idea to market debut. Analyze target
markets, craft engaging marketing campaigns, and build a launch timeline.
You'll learn to manage dependencies, define launch metrics, and analyze data
to measure success.
Examples and cases from top tech companies like
Your Shrenik Surana
Instructor
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Curriculum
Week 8
Machine Learning How machine learning works and types of
machine learnin
Foundations & Generative
Primary ML models and use cases in which they
AI
are applie
Deep Learning and Neural Network
Introduction to Generative A
Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs)
Interview Preparation
Go-to-Market Strategy
Participate in simulated Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy discussions, practicing how to
analyze target markets, develop marketing plans, and communicate your GTM
approach effectively to interviewers, showcasing your understanding of launch
strategies and market positioning.
Case Study
Building AI Models in Product Management
Gain foundational knowledge of how AI models are utilized in product
development. Understand how to refine an AI model.
Examples and cases from top tech companies like
Eshan Tiwari
Your
Instructor
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Curriculum
Week 9
Data Deep Dive SQ
Cohort Analysi
Funnel Analysis
Eshan Tiwari
Your
Instructor
Week 10 - 12
Resume Buildin
Interview Prep &
Portfolio Buildin
Graduation Project
Graduation Project submission
Bonus Content
What are PRD
Effective Communication
Learn to write effective PRD
Learn to structure your PRDs: Context, Objective,
Success Metrics, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria,
Edge Case Coverage, JTBD, Assumption
How to create a product roadma
How to prioritise between different elements in a
roadmap
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Learn The Skills
Get Hired
Submit your graduation project
Apply learnings from the project
Score 70% or more in your Graduation project
You get 3 attempts to submit the graduation project
Get access to our career services
Get a chance to interview with our growing list of hiring partners
Placement support for your dream job
1:1 mock interviews with mentors
Crack interviews at top tech companies by practising your interviewing skills with
industry professionals.
Practice real world interview questions
Practise from our database of real world interview questions and get ready to
tackle any challenge that comes your way.
Interviews with hiring partners
Get access to interviews with top technology companies.
Enrol Now
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Learn from Industry Experts
Arindam Mukherjee Abhishek Jain
Madhuri
Shrenik Surana
Eshan Tiwari Himanshu Agarwal
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NextLeap Product Manager Fellowship?
Our Product Manager Fellowship is a 12 week online course that helps learners
transition into a career in product management. The entire fellowship is taught
online via live sessions on Zoom. Our instructors and mentors are product
management executives at top technology companies and they will not only
teach you the fundamentals of product management, but also help you with
case studies, doubt resolution and feedback.
Who is eligible to apply for the NextLeap Product Manager Fellowship?
This fellowship is open to anyone trying to break into a new role and there is no
requirement for minimum experience, CGPA or degree / specialization.
Are there any costs associated with the NextLeap Product Manager
Fellowship?
Apart from the enrolment fees there are no other hidden costs associated with
the fellowship.
What if I miss a live session?
Recordings will be made available for all of the live sessions with instructors.
Further, please note that we've designed our sessions to be participatory and
interactive, and recommend that you attend all to make the most of them.
What are the benefits of being a Fellow in the NextLeap Product Manager
Fellowship program?
As part of this fellowship you'll ge
the opportunity to learn from instructors and mentors who are industry
experts,
to work on real world problem statements,
comprehensive interview preparation with peers, alumni and hiring
managers, and
1 year placement support.
I'm a pre-final year student. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes, you can apply for the program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation project?
At the end of the fellowship we will release a problem statement for you to
work. Your submission to this problem statement is called the graduation
project.
Can I re-submit my graduation project?
We will release a new problem statement at the start of every month. Once you
have completed the fellowship, you will get 3 attempts in the next 3 consecutive
months (after the fellowship) to submit your graduation project.
Are there any costs associated with the NextLeap Product Manager
Fellowship?
Apart from the enrolment fees there are no other hidden costs associated with
the fellowship.
What's the problem statement that I'll be required to work on for the
graduation project?
A problem statement will be released at the start of the first month after you
have completed the fellowship. Thereafter, you'll have a time period of ~1
month to submit your graduation project.
What are the key responsibilities of a Fellow during the program?
Product Manager Fellowship requires a time commitment of 12-14 hours per
week. As a fellow enrolled in this program, we will expect you to attend weekly
live sessions with instructors and mentors, which are held on Saturdays. Aside
from the same, you will be required to go through weekly learning material on
the NextLeap website and make your submission for the weekly milestone,
which is a real world problem statement on the topic being taught during the
week. Upon completion of 8 weeks of the fellowship, you will get 3 monthly
attempts at submitting the graduation project. All fellows who score more than
70% in the graduation project submission will be declared top fellows and will
get the access to placement support for 1 year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the selection criteria for the NextLeap Product Fellowship?
There's no selection criteria to enroll for our Product Manager Fellowship.
However as part of this fellowship you will get 3 attempts to submit the
graduation project and all fellows who score more than 70% in at least one of
their attempts will be declared a top fellow. Thereafter, all top fellows will get 1
year placement support from NextLeap.
Who all will be eligible to get access to career services?
You need to submit your graduation project and score more than 70% in your
project to get access to our career services.
What’s included in the career services?
As part of our career services, we’ll make your profile available to our partner
hiring companies. Depending on their requirement and selection criteria they
will reach out to you for interviews. Learners from our previous cohorts have
gotten hired at companies such as OLA, PhonePe, Slice, Cars24, Media.net,
Swiggy and many more.
If I don’t score more than 70%, will I still get a completion certificate?
Completion certificate will be given to every learner who completes all the
weekly milestones and submits the graduation project.
What kind of support and resources will Fellows have access to during the
program?
As part of your weekly live sessions with instructors you'll get to learn from
industry experts. We also map each learner to a mentor who will help you every
week with case study breakdowns and doubt resolution. Further, every week
you'll gain access to learning material on the topic of the week and access to a
real world problem statement as part of your weekly milestone.
How many Fellowships are offered each year?
A new cohort of the Product Manager Fellowship starts every month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the interviews be for internships or full time roles?
Our hiring partners hire for both full time roles and internships (3-6 months).
Typically, 70% of the hiring is for full time roles and 30% for internships.
Is work experience also a criterion to get selected for interviews?
No, not all! No prior experience is required. You need to complete your weekly
milestones and score 70% on your graduation project to be eligible to appear
for interviews.
Which companies are hiring?
There have been 100+ hiring partners so far. A lot of companies have already
signed up for the new cohorts in each domain and the final list of the hiring
partners will be shared upon commencement of the respective Fellowships.
If I am unable to attend the program or need to pull out at the last
minute, will I get a refund?
Refund requests can be raised only before the 28th of the month preceding the
Fellowship start date. If the reason is found genuine, we'll refund 100% of the
paid amount. Any requests raised after the aforementioned timeline will not be
processed. The decision on refund requests will be at the discretion of the
NextLeap team.
Can I get this reimbursed from my company?
We provide a certificate of completion and an invoice as proof of your
participation in this course. Our learners have found these documents to be
sufficient to claim a reimbursement from their employers.
How long is the NextLeap Product Manager Fellowship program?
Our Product Manager Fellowship is an 8 week online course. After the
completion of 8 weeks, you will get 3 attempts (1 per month) to submit the
graduation project.
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