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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery	Frequency Of Classes
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based	Weekdays, Weekends

Course Overview

The “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” is a joint 6-months long learning initiative of the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and Jigsaw Academy. The training is created to impart the skills required to understand the life cycle of a product including specifications of a product, its realisation, marketing, and even manufacturing.

The “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” Syllabus is a once in a lifetime opportunity for aspiring Product Managers to transform through the 5i Framework-based curriculum. It is also a mix of Interactive Case Studies sessions, projects, Development of concepts, and PPTs. And the faculty is a judicious blend of both industry-relevant experts, and prestigious teachers of IIM Indore, and Jigsaw Academy.

The “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” Training encourages candidates to practice independent learning techniques, and BYOP: BRING YOUR OWN PRODUCT. Doing so not only helps better knowledge acquisition but also increases employment opportunities. Besides, adding this certificate to resumes or CVs leaves a good impression on employers.

The Highlights

An online short-term course
6 months to complete the course
Joint Certificate by IIM, Indore and Jigsaw Academy
The only program that conforms to 5i Framework
Certificate upon completion
Live Online Instructor-led classes
1 Capstone Project
Acceptance of corporate sponsorships
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1-year free access to course materials

Programme Offerings

6 months of an online course
Course developed by industry experts & IIM Indore faculty
Learn From Experts
Product Management Skill Set
Hands-on Experience
1 capstone project
Interactive Case Studies sessions
Concept Development PPTs
Self-study

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIM IndoreJigsaw Academy

The “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” certification fees have to be paid with additional GST charges. Candidates will have to pay Rs.3,00,173 with taxes to enroll. And, the payment can be made through a Cheque, Demand Draft, Net Banking, Credit or Debit Cards.

Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management Fee structure

Course Title	Total Fee
Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management	Rs. 3,00,173 + Taxes

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

Any candidate wishing to apply for the “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” Certification must possess a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks.

Work Experience

The candidates should have working experience in any domain for at least 2 years to be able to apply for this course.

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates must attend all the online classes to receive the completion certificate from IIM Indore and Jigsaw Academy.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Product Management

Candidates after pursuing the “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” Training will be able to:

Learn, and understand from scratch the different phases of Product Development like ideation, Validation, Design, Marketing Strategy, and Distribution.
Build, and apply the critical Product Management skillset.
Learn from industry experts on how to place a new product positioning.
Understand the journey of a Product Manager and his/her role in the development of a product.

Who it is for

Product Development ManagerProduct Manager

Postgraduate or graduate computer science or IT working professionals, or entrepreneurs are suggested to join the “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” course. The course will also teach other professionals in varied fields by offering a valued skill.

Admission Details

Step 1: Visit the official website of the course: https://www.jigsawacademy.com/program/pgcp-product-management.

Step 2: Candidates must check the Eligibility Criteria to start filling in the application

Step 3: A talk with the Admission Counsellor is a must to resolve any query

Step 4: Candidates must test and understand the key requirements to make a great Product Manager

Step 5: Students must attend a counselling session with Academic Experts

Step 6: Then candidates must get the Admission Letter after interview clearance with the Experts

Application Details

Filling of Application forms is not required for the “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management”. Create an account by using any of the options from Gmail, Facebook or Linkedin.

The Syllabus

Introduction to the 5i Framework
Exemplar Products
Concept of a product
Product Roles
Success Drivers
Product Life Cycle
Basics of Consumer Research

Segmentation
Target Market Selection
Buy Build Partner
Business Model Canvas

Concepts of Innovation
Innovation Capabilities and Strategies
Creativity and Innovation
Idea Generation and Validation
Concept Generation and Testing
Internal and External Analysis
(4Ps, 7S, PESTEL, 5 Forces)
Intellectual Property
Win/Loss Analysis
Performance Analysis
Business Model/Plan Analysis

Buyer Personas
User Personas
Design Thinking
Low Fidelity Prototyping
UX – Design and Interaction
Industrial Design

GTM 101 Principles
Product Positioning
Product Market Strategy
Brand Strategy
Product Sales Strategy
Product Service Strategy
Digital Product Strategy

Product Engineering
Strategy
Prototype Development
Testing and Validation
Documentation
Agile Product Development
Production Strategy

An introduction to Pricing
Consumer View – Concepts of
Reference price
Role of Costs in Pricing
Role of Value in Pricing

Lead Generation
Consultative Selling
Collateral and Pre-sales
Presentation and Demos
Beta Programs
Technology in Sales
Customer Acquisition
Customer Retention

Product Packaging
Product Launch
Product Distribution
Product Certification
Product Servicing Strategies
Obsolescence Management
Discontinuation Strategy

Evaluation process

Candidates must compulsorily complete all the lectures, the in-course assessments, and a capstone project for the Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management certificate, to earn the verified certificate. But as such no examinations are required for the certification.

Instructors

IIM Indore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” by IIM Indore & Jigsaw Academy?

The sessions are conducted online for 6 to 9 hours on weekends, and if required the students can also do self-study and complete project work on weekdays.

2: Will a candidate be eligible for a fee refund if he/she chooses to withdraw the application for admission?

Any fee paid for admission to the “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” is non-refundable, but in case of any unavoidable circumstances, students can request their transfer to the next batch.

3: Will candidates need their own laptop for the Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management Training?

Yes, either a student gets his or her own laptop with proper Mic, and Speaker, or makes an arrangement for it while pursuing the “Postgraduate Certificate Program In Product Management” Training.

4: Can a company sponsor a candidate for the “Postgraduate Product Management Certification” Program?

Jigsaw Academy accepts corporate sponsorship for their programs, so if a company wants to sponsor any candidate then contacting the academy is a must.

5: Will a candidate have to spend extra on the learning materials?

No extra charges are needed since all the learning materials will be provided with the help of a Learning Management System.