Get hired as a Product Manager - FAST!

Hello, friend,

I’m Vasil a Staff Product Manager in Grafana Labs.

With over 15 years experience in product, project, people and services management I’m here to tell you something most product courses never will.

This course isn’t about just giving you knowledge.

? It’s about helping you get hired.

? It’s about helping you switch into product management, even if you’re starting from IT, R&D, project management, or something different.

? It’s about getting you promoted, getting you noticed, and getting you the seat you deserve.

? It’s about helping you lift yourself into a career most people only dream about.

In this video, I introduce the T.A.R. methodology — the core framework of this course.

Once you’ve completed it, you’ll be able to download the T.A.R. Handbook, which summarizes the key takeaways and includes optional book and article recommendations to help you grow as a Product Manager. You can explore these resources during or after the course at your own pace.

In this lecture, we’ll break down the differences between Product Management and Project Management—two roles often confused but fundamentally distinct.

The key learning goal is to clearly understand what makes a Product Manager unique and why that matters for your career path.

In this lecture, we’ll dive into the core traits shared by successful Product Managers—regardless of company size or setting.

The key learning goal is to start developing your product mindset.

In this section, we’ll explore how the Product Manager role differs between startups and enterprise environments.

The key learning goal is to help you understand these differences and evaluate which setting is the best fit for you.

In this lecture, we’ll take a closer look at what it means to be a Product Manager in an enterprise environment.

The key learning goal is to understand the structure, challenges, and expectations typical of large organizations—and how they shape the PM role.

In this lecture, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Product Manager in a startup environment.

The key learning goal is to understand the fast-paced, flexible nature of startups—and what skills and mindset help PMs thrive in that setting.

In this lecture, we’ll dive into the day-to-day practices of Product Managers—what they actually do and how they work.

The key learning goal is to give you a clear, practical understanding of the core responsibilities and workflows that define the PM role.

In this lecture, we’ll cover the essential techniques and frameworks that Product Managers rely on to make decisions and drive progress.

The key learning goal is to familiarize you with the practical tools that support effective product thinking and execution.

In this lecture, we’ll walk through a simple 2x2 prioritization method used by Product Managers to make quick, clear decisions.

The key learning goal is to show you how easy and effective it can be to prioritize tasks visually—so you can start using it right away.

In this lecture, we’ll cover the basics of backlog management using a Trello board to show how Product Managers organize and track work.

The key learning goal is to help you understand how to manage a product backlog effectively—whether you use Trello, another free tool, or even just a sheet of paper.

In this lecture, we’ll walk through how to run a simple retrospective—a key practice for improving team performance and product outcomes.

We’ll use Miro as an example of a free visual collaboration tool, but the same approach works with any other free tool or even on paper.

The key learning goal is to understand how to reflect on progress, gather feedback, and turn insights into action.

Tooling and processes are the way to build trust and operational excellence. Get a cheat sheet on the path with lowest resistance on how to make this happen.

Build your single pane of glass backlog in GIthub boards to avoid tool sprawl and additional work for your development team. Split your big chunks of work into smaller more manageable tasks. Have a definition of done and explain the bigger picture to your squad.

How monthly planning can hep you move the needle, focus, decrease burn out, build velocity, accountability, trust and how to collaborate in equality. 

In this lecture, we’ll explore the fundamentals of product discovery—how Product Managers identify real user needs and shape valuable solutions.

The key learning goal is to help you understand how to approach discovery with curiosity and structure, using methods that work whether you're at a startup or enterprise.

In this lecture, we’ll focus on product delivery—how Product Managers bring ideas to life and ensure they reach users successfully.

The key learning goal is to understand the PM’s role in guiding a product from concept to launch, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams along the way.

In this final lecture, we’ll wrap up with a mindset shift—from just delivering work to making your impact visible.

The key learning goal is to help you see yourself not just as a builder, but as a storyteller and connector who drives real outcomes.

In this lecture, we’ll focus on how to translate your experience into a Product Manager–ready CV that gets noticed.

The key learning goal is to help you position your skills with clarity and confidence—even if you’ve never held a PM title before.