Product

Manager
Fellowship
Syllabus
Fellowship Overview
The goal of NextLeap’s Product Manager Fellowship is to help you master the
fundamentals of product management and break into a career at top tech companies.

After graduating from this program you will be:

Proficient in product management fundamentals - from user research and problem

framing to metrics deep dive and system design.

Ready to crack product interviews - from problem solving to product design and
strategy

Live learning with Mentorship & career

industry experts
guidance

Learn product management Get mentored by industry

fundamentals from industry professionals on how to go
experts working at Microsoft, about building your dream
Zalando and more.
career at a top tech company.

Project based learning Placement support

Get hands-on experience by Top fellows get access to 1:1
solving real world problems mock interviews with mentors
faced at tech companies. and interviews with tech
companies at the end of the
fellowship.

Enrol Now

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Curriculum

Week 1

Mapping Business Understand business model

Outcomes to Product Difference between business and product

outcomes and how to map them to each othe

Outcomes
What are leading and lagging indicator

Build a KPI Tree for a given product or a strategic

goa

Understand Product Development Life-Cycle

stages

Interview Preparation

Clarifying the Question

Learn how to ask questions that ensure you understand interviewer expectations, avoid

misunderstandings, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Arindam Mukherjee
Your

Instructor

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Curriculum

Week 2

Product Discovery & User Articulate the what, why, and how of product

discover
Research
Dive deeper into the 5 stages of the design

thinking proces

Problem identification using the jobs to be done

framewor

When to use different user research method

How to conduct user research via surveys and

interview

Building a user person

Learn customer journey mapping

Interview Preparation

Guesstimates

Master frameworks and strategies to tackle estimation questions with confidence,

showcasing your analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities under pressure.

Case Study

Working Backwards Framework

Dive into the "Working Backwards" framework, used to approach product

strategy. Learn to set ambitious goals, define success metrics, and work

backward to identify key initiatives and features for achieving your product

vision.

Examples and cases from top tech companies like

Arindam Mukherjee
Your

Instructor

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Curriculum

Week 3

Problem Framing, How to draft a well crafted problem statement

Ideation & Validation

Use Hypothesis-led approach to define a problem

statement

Learn to generate multiple ideas to solve a

problem statement

Use mindmaps in product developments

Validate the idea with users.

Interview Preparation

Root Cause Analysis

Develop skills to identify the root cause of product issues, user complaints, or business

challenges, showcasing your critical thinking and investigative capabilities.

Case Study

Second-Order Thinking

Develop your ability to think beyond the immediate consequences and

anticipate the ripple effects of your decisions. Through case studies, explore

scenarios requiring second-order thinking and practice making strategic

product choices with long-term impact.

Examples and cases from top tech companies like

Arindam Mukherjee
Your

Instructor

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Curriculum

Week 4

Driving Product led Loops and funne

Growth Distribution strateg

Retention and Engagement

Interview Preparation

Product Improvement

Learn methods to analyze user data and identify areas for product improvement,

demonstrating your ability to translate insights into actionable solutions.

Case Study

Decision Making for Product Managers

Master effective decision-making frameworks specifically tailored for product

managers. Analyze real-world product cases and practice applying

frameworks Look Forward, Reason Backward, Decision Framing and Minto

Pyramid principle.

Examples and cases from top tech companies like

Arindam Mukherjee
Your

Instructor

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Curriculum

Week 5

Designing and Building a Learn about the core principles of UX Design

Prototype
Create wireframes for your idea

Learn to create a prototype using no-code tools

Interview Preparation

Product Design

Prepare to analyze and tackle product design case studies, showcasing your ability to

evaluate user needs, apply design principles, and propose solutions under pressure.

Case Study

Prioritization Strategies

Learn impactful product prioritization frameworks and techniques. Through

case studies, hone your skills in identifying and prioritizing product features

based on user needs, business goals, and available resources, ensuring

product development focuses on delivering the most value.

Examples and cases from top tech companies like

Madhuri
Your

Instructor

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Curriculum

Week 6

Metrics, Analysis & Learn the different types of metrics and key

categories
Experimentation
Understand what is A/B testing and why it is

useful

Use A/B tests for building your digital product

Get to know the different factors to consider while

deconstructing a product.

Interview Preparation

Product Strategy Frameworks

Learn key frameworks and methodologies used to craft compelling product strategies

during interview scenarios. Practice applying these frameworks to real-world examples,

demonstrating your strategic thinking and product roadmap development skills.

Case Study - Week 6

Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Gain practical skills in building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) for your

product idea. Analyze cases and practice defining core functionalities,

identifying user needs, and developing a plan to launch your MVP efficiently

and gather valuable user feedback.

Examples and cases from top tech companies like

Your Shrenik Surana

Instructor

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Curriculum

Week 7

Tech 101 & System Design Get to know how the internet works

Understand the importance of system design in

software development

Differentiate between functional and non-

functional requirements

Learn the architectural components of the system

and patterns

Build understanding on how APIs work.

Interview Preparation

Metrics for Interview Success

Understand how to select and explain relevant metrics to interviewers when discussing

product performance and impact. Learn how to interpret and communicate data

effectively, highlighting your data analysis and communication skills.

Case Study

Launching a new product

This case takes you from product idea to market debut. Analyze target

markets, craft engaging marketing campaigns, and build a launch timeline.

You'll learn to manage dependencies, define launch metrics, and analyze data

to measure success.

Examples and cases from top tech companies like

Your Shrenik Surana

Instructor

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Week 8

Machine Learning How machine learning works and types of

machine learnin
Foundations & Generative
Primary ML models and use cases in which they
AI
are applie

Deep Learning and Neural Network

Introduction to Generative A

Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs)

Interview Preparation

Go-to-Market Strategy

Participate in simulated Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy discussions, practicing how to

analyze target markets, develop marketing plans, and communicate your GTM

approach effectively to interviewers, showcasing your understanding of launch

strategies and market positioning.

Case Study

Building AI Models in Product Management

Gain foundational knowledge of how AI models are utilized in product

development. Understand how to refine an AI model.

Examples and cases from top tech companies like

Eshan Tiwari
Your

Instructor

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Curriculum

Week 9

Data Deep Dive SQ

Cohort Analysi

Funnel Analysis

Eshan Tiwari
Your

Instructor

Week 10 - 12

Resume Buildin
Interview Prep &
Portfolio Buildin
Graduation Project
Graduation Project submission

Bonus Content

What are PRD

Effective Communication
Learn to write effective PRD

Learn to structure your PRDs: Context, Objective,

Success Metrics, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria,

Edge Case Coverage, JTBD, Assumption

How to create a product roadma

How to prioritise between different elements in a

roadmap

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Learn The Skills

Get Hired

Submit your graduation project

Apply learnings from the project

Score 70% or more in your Graduation project

You get 3 attempts to submit the graduation project

Get access to our career services

Get a chance to interview with our growing list of hiring partners

Placement support for your dream job

1:1 mock interviews with mentors

Crack interviews at top tech companies by practising your interviewing skills with

industry professionals.

Practice real world interview questions

Practise from our database of real world interview questions and get ready to

tackle any challenge that comes your way.

Interviews with hiring partners

Get access to interviews with top technology companies.

Enrol Now

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Learn from Industry Experts

Arindam Mukherjee Abhishek Jain

Madhuri
Shrenik Surana

Eshan Tiwari Himanshu Agarwal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NextLeap Product Manager Fellowship?


Our Product Manager Fellowship is a 12 week online course that helps learners

transition into a career in product management. The entire fellowship is taught

online via live sessions on Zoom. Our instructors and mentors are product

management executives at top technology companies and they will not only

teach you the fundamentals of product management, but also help you with

case studies, doubt resolution and feedback.

Who is eligible to apply for the NextLeap Product Manager Fellowship?

This fellowship is open to anyone trying to break into a new role and there is no

requirement for minimum experience, CGPA or degree / specialization.

Are there any costs associated with the NextLeap Product Manager

Fellowship?

Apart from the enrolment fees there are no other hidden costs associated with

the fellowship.

What if I miss a live session?

Recordings will be made available for all of the live sessions with instructors.

Further, please note that we've designed our sessions to be participatory and

interactive, and recommend that you attend all to make the most of them.

What are the benefits of being a Fellow in the NextLeap Product Manager

Fellowship program?

As part of this fellowship you'll ge

the opportunity to learn from instructors and mentors who are industry

experts,

to work on real world problem statements,

comprehensive interview preparation with peers, alumni and hiring

managers, and

1 year placement support.

I'm a pre-final year student. Am I eligible to apply?

Yes, you can apply for the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation project?


At the end of the fellowship we will release a problem statement for you to

work. Your submission to this problem statement is called the graduation

project.

Can I re-submit my graduation project?

We will release a new problem statement at the start of every month. Once you

have completed the fellowship, you will get 3 attempts in the next 3 consecutive

months (after the fellowship) to submit your graduation project.

Are there any costs associated with the NextLeap Product Manager

Fellowship?

Apart from the enrolment fees there are no other hidden costs associated with

the fellowship.

What's the problem statement that I'll be required to work on for the

graduation project?

A problem statement will be released at the start of the first month after you

have completed the fellowship. Thereafter, you'll have a time period of ~1

month to submit your graduation project.

What are the key responsibilities of a Fellow during the program?

Product Manager Fellowship requires a time commitment of 12-14 hours per

week. As a fellow enrolled in this program, we will expect you to attend weekly

live sessions with instructors and mentors, which are held on Saturdays. Aside

from the same, you will be required to go through weekly learning material on

the NextLeap website and make your submission for the weekly milestone,

which is a real world problem statement on the topic being taught during the

week. Upon completion of 8 weeks of the fellowship, you will get 3 monthly

attempts at submitting the graduation project. All fellows who score more than

70% in the graduation project submission will be declared top fellows and will

get the access to placement support for 1 year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the selection criteria for the NextLeap Product Fellowship?


There's no selection criteria to enroll for our Product Manager Fellowship.

However as part of this fellowship you will get 3 attempts to submit the

graduation project and all fellows who score more than 70% in at least one of

their attempts will be declared a top fellow. Thereafter, all top fellows will get 1

year placement support from NextLeap.

Who all will be eligible to get access to career services?

You need to submit your graduation project and score more than 70% in your

project to get access to our career services.

What’s included in the career services?

As part of our career services, we’ll make your profile available to our partner

hiring companies. Depending on their requirement and selection criteria they

will reach out to you for interviews. Learners from our previous cohorts have

gotten hired at companies such as OLA, PhonePe, Slice, Cars24, Media.net,

Swiggy and many more.

If I don’t score more than 70%, will I still get a completion certificate?

Completion certificate will be given to every learner who completes all the

weekly milestones and submits the graduation project.

What kind of support and resources will Fellows have access to during the

program?

As part of your weekly live sessions with instructors you'll get to learn from

industry experts. We also map each learner to a mentor who will help you every

week with case study breakdowns and doubt resolution. Further, every week

you'll gain access to learning material on the topic of the week and access to a

real world problem statement as part of your weekly milestone.

How many Fellowships are offered each year?

A new cohort of the Product Manager Fellowship starts every month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the interviews be for internships or full time roles?


Our hiring partners hire for both full time roles and internships (3-6 months).

Typically, 70% of the hiring is for full time roles and 30% for internships.

Is work experience also a criterion to get selected for interviews?

No, not all! No prior experience is required. You need to complete your weekly

milestones and score 70% on your graduation project to be eligible to appear

for interviews.

Which companies are hiring?

There have been 100+ hiring partners so far. A lot of companies have already

signed up for the new cohorts in each domain and the final list of the hiring

partners will be shared upon commencement of the respective Fellowships.

If I am unable to attend the program or need to pull out at the last

minute, will I get a refund?

Refund requests can be raised only before the 28th of the month preceding the

Fellowship start date. If the reason is found genuine, we'll refund 100% of the

paid amount. Any requests raised after the aforementioned timeline will not be

processed. The decision on refund requests will be at the discretion of the

NextLeap team.

Can I get this reimbursed from my company?

We provide a certificate of completion and an invoice as proof of your

participation in this course. Our learners have found these documents to be

sufficient to claim a reimbursement from their employers.

How long is the NextLeap Product Manager Fellowship program?

Our Product Manager Fellowship is an 8 week online course. After the

completion of 8 weeks, you will get 3 attempts (1 per month) to submit the

graduation project.

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