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Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Strategic Product Management

Programme by CEC, IIT Roorkee

NIRF Rank

NIRF Engineering

Ranking 2025

Duration

5 Months

Mode of Delivery

Live Online + 3-4 Days Campus Immersion

Eligibility

Graduate + Min 50% Marks

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Programme Overview

Programme Overview

The Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Strategic Product Management at IIT Roorkee is a 5-month immersive programme designed to equip professionals with end-to-end product management expertise. Covering product strategy, user research, analytics, AI integration, business models, and GTM strategies, it blends theory with hands-on learning. A key highlight is the Build Your Own Product (BYOP) initiative, where participants develop real-world solutions under expert mentorship. The curriculum includes industry tools like JIRA, Figma, and Google Analytics, alongside case studies and sessions with industry leaders. With a mandatory campus immersion, this programme prepares learners to drive product innovation and business growth effectively.

Programme Highlights

New-age Product Management Programme
IIT Roorkee Campus Immersion
Certification from CEC, IIT Roorkee
Build Your Own Product
Case-Study Driven Learning

Key Learning Outcomes

1

Gain expertise in product lifecycle management from ideation to execution.

2

Develop data-driven decision-making skills with analytics.

3

Understand how to build and launch successful products.

4

Learn to implement AI-driven solutions in product management.

5

Master industry tools and frameworks for roadmaps and GTM strategies.

6

Get hands-on experience with a Build Your Own Product (BYOP) project.

7

Prepare for product management job interviews.

Industry-led Pedagogy

BYOP Assignment

BYOP Assignment

Case-Based Learning

Case-Based Learning

Hands-on Sessions

Hands-on Sessions

Sessions by Industry Experts

Sessions by Industry Experts

Live Interactive Sessions

Live Interactive Sessions

Programme Curriculum

1 Welcoming You to the World of Product Marketing and Strategy
  • 1

    Debunking Myths About Marketing and Product Marketing

  • 2

    Core Concepts in Marketing and Product Marketing

  • 3

    Understanding Customer Value

  • 4

    How Consumers Make Choices?

  • 5

    Essentials of STP: Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

  • 6

    4Ps of Marketing

  • 7

    Marketing Strategy: From Aspirations to Action

2 Introduction to Product Management,
  • 1

    Mysticism around Product Management: Who are Product Managers and What do they do?

  • 2

    Do We Really Need Product Managers?

  • 3

    Meaning of Product Management

  • 4

    Roles and Responsibilities of a Product Manager

  • 5

    What Does It Take to Become a Star Product Manager?

  • 6

    Product Management Process

  • 7

    6D Framework

  • 8

    Problem Space vs. Solution Space

3 Mechanics of User Research, Product Thinking and Product Sense
  • 1

    Mechanics of User Research

  • 2

    DVA Framework for User Problems

  • 3

    Answering the 5 Whys in Context of Product Discovery

  • 4

    Decoding the Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) Framework

  • 5

    Creating User Personas

  • 6

    Fundamentals Around Minimum Viable Products

4 Essentials of Product Analytics
  • 1

    Introduction to Product Analytics

  • 2

    Product Analytics vs. Business Analytics

  • 3

    Types of Data a Company Can Capture

  • 4

    Different Types of Product Metrics

  • 5

    How to Choose the Right Metrics

5 Execution of Build Your Own Product with Mentors (BYOP)
  • 1

    Guided Sessions with Mentors (Group-Wise)

6 Crafting Effective Product Roadmaps and Executing Product Deliveries
  • 1

    Building Product Roadmaps

  • 2

    Specifying Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

  • 3

    Prioritization Essentials: RICE and KANO

  • 4

    Product Delivery Modalities

7 Tech Essentials for Product Managers
  • 1

    Grasping Product Architecture

  • 2

    Tech Stacks Basics

  • 3

    Understanding APIs

  • 4

    SQL Basics

8 Basics of Business Models and Business Model Canvas
  • 1

    Meaning of a Business Model

  • 2

    Key Elements of a Business Model

  • 3

    Types of Business Models

  • 4

    Business Model Canvas

9 Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategies
  • 1

    What Is a GTM?

  • 2

    3C/4P Framework for Creating GTM

  • 3

    Getting to First 1,000 Users

  • 4

    Managing Product Launches

  • 5

    Keys to a Successful Product Launch

10 Branding Lessons for Product Managers and Creating Story Brands
  • 1

    Meaning of Branding

  • 2

    Branding Frameworks for Product Managers

  • 3

    Creating Story Brands

11 Implementation of AI in product management
12 Challenges in Implementing AI in Product Management
13 Interview Preparation
  • 1

    Cracking PM Interviews

  • 2

    Handling Basic, Behavioural, Analytics and Tech Questions around Product Management in Interviews

Note:

  • This is an indicative list of courses and is subject to change at IIT Roorkee’s discretion.
  • Some modules will be specifically and only covered in Immersion. Immersion is Mandatory

Programme Insights

Eligibility Criteria

  • A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification (10+2+3) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. A diploma (10+2+3) is accepted.

Fee Structure

Fee Structure

Application Fee: INR 1000/- + GST
Programme Fee: INR 1,55,000/- + GST

The options for educational loan facilities from leading banks are available.

Instalment Pattern

Booking Amount Instalment 1
INR 80,000/- + GST INR 75,000/- + GST
At the time of admission 5th September 2026

The options for educational loan facilities from leading banks are available.

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Know The Facilitators

Prof. Sourabh Arora

Assistant Professor – Marketing,
DoMS, IIT Roorkee


Programme Certification

Certificate

Note: Sample certificate is indicative. The Institute reserves the right to revise it..

To certify this programme, candidates must satisfy the evaluation criteria (60% in overall assessment) and the attendance criteria (75% of all sessions).

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Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Strategic Product Management – CEC, IIT Roorkee

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