Technology and Technical Literacy
Description
Essential technical knowledge for product managers including understanding software development processes, technical architecture, and emerging technologies.
Learning Objectives
Learners will develop technical literacy necessary for effective product management including understanding software development lifecycle, technical architecture concepts, API fundamentals, database basics, and emerging technology trends.
Topics (8)
Overview of software development processes including waterfall, agile, and DevOps approaches, with focus on product manager's role in the development lifecycle.
Basic concepts of software architecture including client-server models, microservices, APIs, databases, and scalability considerations for product managers.
Fundamental concepts of data storage, retrieval, and management including relational databases, NoSQL databases, and data privacy considerations.
Basic concepts of cloud computing including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS models, major cloud platforms, and implications for product development and deployment.
Key considerations for mobile product development including platform differences, performance constraints, user experience considerations, and mobile-first design principles.
Essential security and privacy concepts for product managers including data protection, authentication, encryption, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Overview of emerging technologies and their implications for product management including artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, and other emerging trends.
Basic understanding of APIs, web services, integration patterns, and their role in product functionality and third-party connections.