SaaS Product Management: Become a SaaS PM (2025)
What you'll learn
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a Product Manager in a SaaS environment.
- Gain insight into the daily activities of a Product Manager and the dynamics of a product team.
- Learn the product development process from ideation to launch.
- Introduction to product strategy and how to develop a compelling product strategy for SaaS applications.
- Learn to outline problems, identify user personas, and understand customer needs through user interviews.
- Create product vision statements and vision boards specific to SaaS apps.
- Apply frameworks like the Product Strategy Stack with a case study on HubSpot.
- Understand and map out customer empathy maps and user journey maps for better product design.
- Grasp the concept of Jobs-to-be-Done to focus on customer needs.
- Estimate market size and define product goals using the OKR framework.
- Learn to distinguish your product with unique differentiators and success metrics.
- Apply the AARRR Pirate Metric Framework and identify North Star Metrics for a SaaS app.
- Breakdown features and create a feature list for SaaS applications.
- Get hands-on with the Scrum methodology through practical exercises on product roadmap planning and sprint retrospectives.
- Understand Agile software development principles, Scrum workflows, and how to manage product backlogs in JIRA.
- Learn product planning, release management, and how to craft effective user stories and tasks.
- Dive into product analytics for decision-making, including user behavior tracking and product metrics.
- Master the use of Mixpanel for in-depth product analytics and user cohort analysis.
- Gain practical skills in Microsoft Excel specific to product management needs, like pivot tables and chart creation.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with basic business and marketing concepts.
- Interest in product management and SaaS products.
- Access to a computer with internet connection to use software tools like JIRA, Mixpanel, and Microsoft Excel.
- No prior programming knowledge required, but a willingness to learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is beneficial.
Description
Whether you're on the path to becoming a product manager, already navigating the bustling world of SaaS, or simply intrigued by the nuances of managing cloud-based software products, this course is tailored just for you. It's brimming with all the critical insights, strategies, and hands-on knowledge you need to excel in the SaaS domain. From understanding the basics of product management to mastering the art of SaaS product strategy, development, and analytics, we've got you covered. Prepare to dive deep into the intricacies of SaaS, learning from industry giants like HubSpot, and emerge ready to conquer the SaaS universe with confidence!
What You'll Learn:
Introduction to Product Management: Kickstart your journey with the fundamentals of product management. Understand what a product is, the role of a product manager, the intricacies of product teams, and get a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a product manager.
Product Strategy Development: Forge a robust product strategy, exploring topics like product strategy stack, crafting a product vision, creating a product vision board, and understanding market size. Leverage exercises to apply concepts such as user persona development, empathy mapping, and jobs-to-be-done framework with a focus on SaaS applications like HubSpot.
Scrum and Agile Methodologies: Gain proficiency in Scrum and Agile methodologies through practical exercises. Learn to create product roadmaps, manage sprints, and conduct retrospective meetings, preparing you to implement agile planning and execution in your projects.
Product Planning and Release Management: Delve into the essentials of product planning and release management. Get acquainted with Scrum methodology, Agile software development, and tools like JIRA for managing product backlogs, crafting user stories, and developing roadmaps.
Product Analytics for Decision Making: Elevate your decision-making skills with product analytics. Learn the distinctions between marketing and product analytics, understand user behavior tracking, and get hands-on with tools like Mixpanel and Google Analytics to measure product value and define success metrics.
Microsoft Excel for Product Managers: Sharpen your analytical skills with Microsoft Excel, mastering pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and chart creation to effectively analyze and present product data.
Technology for Product Managers: Demystify the technological aspects crucial for SaaS product managers. From understanding how the internet works to integrating APIs into your SaaS applications, this module empowers you with the technical know-how essential for the SaaS environment.
Course Structure:
Section 1: Foundations of SaaS Product Management
Explore the essence of product management, the role and responsibilities of a product manager, and the dynamics of product teams in the SaaS context.
Section 2: Crafting Your SaaS Product Strategy
Dive into building a comprehensive product strategy with exercises centered around real-world SaaS examples like HubSpot, focusing on user personas, empathy maps, and product vision statements.
Section 3: Agile and Scrum in SaaS
Practical exercises guide you through the application of Scrum and Agile methodologies to SaaS product management, enhancing your planning and execution skills.
Section 4: Mastering Product Planning and Release Management
Get to grips with Scrum, Agile development, and using JIRA for effective product planning, backlog management, and release scheduling.
Section 5: Leveraging Analytics in Product Management
Understand how to apply product analytics for insightful decision-making, using tools and techniques to analyze user behavior and product performance.
Section 6: Excel Proficiency for Product Managers
Enhance your data analysis and presentation skills with Excel, learning to utilize pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and charts for product data analysis.
Section 7: Technology Essentials for Product Managers
Equip yourself with the necessary technical knowledge, from the basics of internet operations to developing web apps, crucial for managing SaaS products effectively.
Who This Course Is For:
Aspiring product managers seeking to carve a niche in the SaaS industry.
Experienced product managers aiming to deepen their expertise in SaaS product management.
Professionals transitioning to product management roles from software development, business analysis, UX/UI design, and other tech-related fields.
SaaS entrepreneurs and startup founders looking to develop competitive and innovative SaaS products.
Anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of SaaS product management, product strategy, and agile methodologies.
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By the end of this course, you will possess a deep understanding of SaaS product management, from conceptualizing and strategizing to executing and analyzing SaaS products. Whether you aspire to advance in your product management career or embark on creating your SaaS startup, this course equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to succeed. Enroll now and step into the world of SaaS product management with clarity and competence.
Who this course is for:
- Aspiring Product Managers wanting to break into the SaaS industry.
- Current Product Managers looking to deepen their knowledge in SaaS product strategies and analytics.
- Software Developers and Designers interested in transitioning to product management roles.
- Business Analysts and Marketers seeking to understand product management in a tech environment.
- Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders aiming to build successful SaaS products.
- Project Managers wanting to adopt Agile and Scrum methodologies in their projects.
- Data Analysts and Business Intelligence professionals interested in product analytics.
- UX/UI Designers looking to align design practices with product strategy and user needs.
- Anyone with a keen interest in learning how digital products are managed from conception through to market success.
Instructor
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- 315,837 Students
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Navdeep Yadav is an accomplished Udemy instructor specializing in business and product management. With extensive experience in diverse industries, from healthcare to SaaS (software as a service), and holding an MBA degree, Navdeep offers a unique perspective to his students. As a seasoned Product Manager, he brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights from his tenure in various companies.