OpenClassrooms becomes an accredited US university.
Discover what this means for youProduct Manager
Lead the development of a digital product by coordinating design, tech, and business teams.
Training period
12 months full time
Training duration
804 hours supervised
A flexible online program
Imagine starting a brand-new career at any time! Can’t commit to full-time? No problem, study at your own pace.Real-world projects
Acquire the most relevant skills by completing 12 projects based on those required in your future career.Individual learning support
Benefit from mentoring sessions with an expert in the field.OpenClassrooms Certification
Leave with a “Product manager” professional qualification.
Project ManagementProduct Manager
Certification
OpenClassrooms Certification
Training period
12 months full time
Training duration
804 hours supervised
Become a Product Manager: Drive the Success of High-Impact Digital Products
The Product Manager plays a key role in the development of digital products that are useful, desirable, and profitable. Like a conductor, they coordinate design, technical, and business teams to build solutions that meet real user needs, while aligning with the company’s strategic goals. They rely on a deep understanding of market expectations, user data, and technical constraints to prioritize which features to develop.
As a Product Manager, you’ll be responsible for key tasks that ensure your organization runs smoothly.
Here are some examples of what you’ll learn to do:
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Analyze user needs through interviews and data
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Define a product strategy aligned with business goals
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Build a prioritized roadmap using user feedback and technical constraints
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Write clear and actionable functional specifications
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Lead product development with a cross-functional team
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Measure product performance using KPIs
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Conduct user testing to validate hypotheses
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Work with agile methodology and team rituals tailored to your context
Our Learning Approach
Our programs are designed to help you learn through hands-on practice.
Your Support
You’ll be guided by a mentor — a seasoned industry professional — throughout your training.
You’ll be able to schedule one-on-one mentoring sessions online, based on your availability and that of your mentor.
"I really enjoy sharing my knowledge while leaving a lot of autonomy to the learners so that they develop this 'Test & Learn' mindset, an essential skill of the professions they wish to enter. I also like to provide them with the global view of the steps they will go through, in order to make the intellectual path necessary to complete a project more fluidly."
Your Career and Employment Opportunities Following This Program
By completing our online training program, you will be qualified for a variety of roles, including Product Manager, Product Owner, and Product Marketing Manager.
Career progression opportunities for a Product Manager include positions such as Lead Product Manager, Head of Product, and even Chief Product Officer.
Market salaries for the Product Manager role
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Between $81,000 and $132,000 gross annual salary for a junior to mid-level profile
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Up to $241,600 gross annual for top-tier senior profiles (90ᵗʰ percentile)
Salaries can vary depending on experience, company size, industry, responsibilities, and work location*.
Our Alumni Tell Us
“In the training program, the projects are very concrete. This ‘real life’ aspect is reinforced by the apprenticeship. What I learn with my mentor, I can directly apply at work.”
Prerequisites to Enroll
To enroll in the Product Manager training program, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
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Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the following fields: Project Management, Computer Science, Web Design, or Digital Marketing;
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A year of equivalent experience as a Product Manager or Software Engineer;
AND, Have at least a B2 level in English.
Information About Degrees
OpenClassrooms is a higher education institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC).
Upon completion of this program, eligible students will be awarded a Master's level degree in the Product Management area of study. OpenClassrooms is eligible to issue degrees in the following states.
Your diploma
- OpenClassrooms is an online training educational establishment, declared as such by the French authority ‘le rectorat de l'Académie de Paris’.
- Once you’ve completed your training program, and subject to validating your skills, you will receive the OpenClassrooms standard diploma "Product manager".
Project ManagementProduct Manager
Certification
OpenClassrooms Certification
Training period
12 months full time
Training duration
804 hours supervised
A teaching method based on practical experience.
- Acquire key skills for your future career with real-world projects.
- Make progress with the support of an experienced professional.
- Acquire concrete know-how and demonstrate it with a portfolio.
Detailed projects and skills
project 1
Get Started with Your Product Manager Training
Set yourself up for success in your path. Find out what you are going to learn and get to know your mentor. You will also define your learning goals in this first project!
15 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Prepare for your training
project 2
Apply Effective Monitoring in Your Everyday Product Manager Responsibilities
Stay informed about changes in your field and enhance your professional practices through continuous monitoring.
34 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Analyze data collected through a monitoring system
- Structure and implement a monitoring system
project 3
Lead a Sprint from Start to Finish
Identify the features of a corporate social network and monitor your team’s progress using an agile approach.
100 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Design and use tools suited to an Agile framework
- Organize discussions around product development
- Define and formalize detailed requirements for a digital product (product backlog)
project 4
Guide Your Team Through a Sprint
Apply your managerial skills to handle unforeseen events and resolve issues your team faces during a sprint.
70 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Align your management style to your team’s different profiles
- Select appropriate external contractors for a project
- Keep the product backlog up to date
project 5
Manage and Update Your Product Backlog
Leverage your managerial skills to effectively address unexpected issues during a sprint and provide stronger support to your team.
40 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Maintain the sprint board
- Organize the release plan for future sprints
- Share a product increment with stakeholders
project 6
Generate Leads from Your Website Visitors
Enhance a travel agency’s home page by leveraging a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative data.
70 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Develop wireframes to structure an interface
- Evaluate the performance of a digital product
- Evaluate the UX quality of an interface
project 7
Create a Communication Strategy for a New Feature Release
Define and implement a clear communication strategy to support the successful release of a new feature, targeting key stakeholders and ensuring message consistency across all channels.
70 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Plan the launch of a digital product
project 8
Develop a Prototype Based on User Needs
Increase your product's appeal by testing concepts and ideas directly with users, gathering insights to refine your value proposition and align with user expectations.
130 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Orchestrate or carry out the collection of market, user, and product data
- Assess opportunities and issues, estimate their impact and value, and make recommendations
- Consolidate and analyze discovery data
- Design, coordinate, and conduct experiments
- Identify and evaluate innovative solutions aligned with business objectives
project 9
Pitch a Project to Investors
Evaluate your product’s technical feasibility and market potential to ensure it is sustainable, profitable, and appealing to investors.
105 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Communicate insights and solutions resulting from the discovery phase
- Evaluate technical feasibility and the business model
project 10
Coordinate the Website Design of a Nonprofit Organization
Manage a website creation project from start to finish by applying the waterfall methodology, coordinating your team through each structured phase to deliver a successful final product.
40 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Establish key performance indicators
- Identify resources required for a waterfall project
project 11
Facilitate Your Team’s Sprints for Building an E-Commerce Website
Support your team in delivering tasks on time and within budget. Coordinate effectively and prepare a clear, impactful presentation of your project for key stakeholders.
40 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Align stakeholders around a product vision
- Establish SMART objectives for team and individuals
- Run a project within time and budget limits
project 12
Define a Company’s Product Strategy
Redefine the value proposition and market positioning of a media company to better meet audience needs, stand out from competitors, and boost business performance.
90 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
- Communicate the product strategy
- Define, build, and formalize a product strategy
- Establish, formalize, and maintain a product roadmap
One-to-one learning support
- Benefit from individual mentoring sessions with a professional expert in the field.
- Progress rapidly through projects thanks to their expertise in sharing know-how.
The OpenClassrooms community
- Count on our solid student community to give you support 24-7.
- Share your doubts or queries with a comprehensive network of students, mentors, and graduates.
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Benefits
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The faster you finish, the less it costs
This training program requires an estimated time commitment of 1608 hours, including 804 hours supervised.
Training duration details
The total training duration consists of:
- 804 hours supervised with projects, coached by mentors
- 804 hours guided with courses and educational resources
The training period can be extended in the case of part time training.
The average duration is estimated and depends on your entry level into training, the time allocated per week, your availability, your capacity, and learning pace.
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