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Take our 8-question technical mini-quiz to preview what you’ll learn in the course 👉 bit.ly/skiplevel-tech-quiz WHO YOU'LL BE LEARNING FROM: Irene is an industry leader in technical training for product managers and high-performance product teams. With over 10 years of experience as a full-stack software engineer, she’s developed highly scalable software at Amazon, Northwestern Mutual, and various startups. Irene has mentored product managers, directors, and startup founders at top companies, helping them improve their communication with engineering teams. Since 2020, through her work at Skiplevel, she has trained over 500 product managers at more than 350 companies, including IBM, Amazon, and BP. Do you struggle with any of the following? ❓ Asking the right questions during technical discussions.❓ Find it hard to prioritize features due to technical complexities.❓ Experience miscommunication with engineers.❓ Gaining the trust and influence of engineers. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone! As a product manager, guiding a product from concept to launch is your responsibility. But when technical conversations leave you feeling stuck or unsure, it can chip away at your confidence. Many PMs struggle with imposter syndrome due to a lack of confidence in their technical acumen. Coding is the Least Effective Way to Become More Technical You might think learning to code is the key to becoming more technical, but that’s not the most effective path. Being technical as a product manager means: 💡 Knowledge of available technologies and their applications.💡 Knowing how product decisions impact implementation.💡 Communicating with engineers.💡 Comprehending technical materials.💡 Grasping the SDLC and your role in it. Coding won’t teach you these essential skills. Sure, learning how to write "for-loops" and assign variables is&nbsp;critical for a&nbsp;developer, but it's&nbsp;meaningless for anyone else. Instead, this course focuses on what you really need to succeed as a non-technical product manager. Learn from Software Engineers with 10+ Years of Experience Mentoring PMs Skiplevel is offering a 4-week intensive course offering a dynamic blend of self-paced learning and live workshops. It’s designed to help non-technical product managers understand and apply technical concepts, enhancing your leadership and collaboration abilities. To succeed, you’ll need: ✅ Time Commitment: Carve out 2 hours Thursday nights for live intensive sessions, plus 2-4 hours between live sessions for self-paced study.✅ Expected Effort: Actively participate in live sessions, complete projects, and engage in discussions while getting to know your peers.✅ Engage: Participate fully in group discussions. Not sure if this course is the right fit?Take our 8-question technical mini-quiz to preview what you’ll learn in the course 👉 bit.ly/skiplevel-tech-quiz Cohort live dates don't work for you?We offer an async version of our live course so you can learn at your own pace and set your own schedule 👉 bit.ly/skiplevel-maven COURSE STRUCTUREThis 4-week intensive course combines self-study with live workshops. 1️⃣ Cohort Kickoff: We'll kick the cohort with a live session for you to get to know your peers and instructors, align expectations, go over the course structure, and work on pre-requisite materials. 2️⃣ Friday–Wednesday Self-Study:↳ Assess: Begin each week with a pre-assessment to gauge your knowledge.↳ Learn: Watch video lessons to learn about key technical topics.↳ Practice: Work on hands-on projects to practice what you’ve learned.↳ Community Support:&nbsp;Join a cohort of top PMs on the same journey, ready to exchange ideas, offer support, and collaborate.↳ Feedback &amp; Coaching:&nbsp;Receive targeted feedback on your project and answers from instructors. 3️⃣ Group Discussions (4 Thursdays):↳ Q&amp;A: Deepen your understanding of the week’s course content and project.↳ Discuss: Bring your real life questions and participate in interactive discussions. Still Not Sure?Take our 8-question technical mini-quiz to preview what you’ll learn in the course 👉 bit.ly/skiplevel-tech-quiz Cohort dates don't fit your schedule?We offer an async version of our live course so you can learn at your own pace and set your own schedule 👉 bit.ly/skiplevel-maven Interested in corporate training and team discounts? Reach out to us at hello@skiplevel.co or check us out at skiplevel.co/teams.

Become more technical without learning how to code.

Course syllabus

Live Kickoff Session (Sunday)

Watch course videos and work on projects.

Self-study (Fri-Wed)

Attend our live workshop session for Infrastructure &amp; Applications, and Data module.

Live Workshop Session (Sunday)

Watch course videos and work on projects

Self-study (Mon-Sat)

Attend our live workshop session for Architecture and SDLC module.

Course schedule

For Product Managers with 2+ years working with developers, looking to enhance technical expertise and communicate effective with devs.

For current and future Product Leaders aiming to master technical knowledge to make strategic decisions and drive product success.

For Startup Founders seeking to hire and communicate with technical team members and engage in critical product and tech decision-making.

Who this course for

What you'll get out of this course

Tackle imposter syndrome by strengthening your technical knowledge.

Build Technical Confidence

Enhance your ability to participate in product and technical discussions.

Communicate Effectively with Engineers

Develop the ability to align product vision with technical execution by understanding its implications.

Bridge Product and Tech

Leverage a solid grasp of technical constraints to make informed, strategic decisions.

Understand Technical Trade-offs

Gain the skills and knowledge to confidently navigate technical portions of product management interviews.

Prepare for Interviews with Confidence

#1 leading technical training for Product Managers. Join top PMs in leveling up your technical skills and ability to communicate with devs.

Irene Yu

Founder at Skiplevel, Software Engineer @ ex-Amazon

How to Master Technical Literacy: Evolving your Approach

CEO & Founder, Skiplevel and Software Engineer @ ex-Amazon

Discover common misconceptions and the key skills needed to build confidence in your technical abilities.

What skills are essential for technical literacy as a PM?

You'll learn why taking a coding class is the least effective and efficient way to become more technical.

Learning to code isn't the best path to becoming technical.

Master the proven method to build your technical acumen and ability to communicate with engineers.

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