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Product x Project Management: The Collaboration Playbook
Offered by PMI
Build stronger collaboration between project and product professionals to enhance delivery effectiveness and alignment.
PDUs3
Course Duration3 hours
Overview
Break down silos and build better outcomes—together. This course empowers project and product managers to collaborate more effectively in modern delivery environments. It features key product management concepts to help project managers more effectively manage product development initiatives. And, it also provides foundational project management frameworks to strengthen the execution of product managers.
What you'll learn
Through practical tools, expert insights, and scenario-based learning grounded in real-world challenges, learn how project and product teams can best leverage a synergistic approach to deliver greater organizational value together.
Introduction
Get oriented with the course structure and meet the fictional team you'll follow throughout the journey as you explore the importance of cross-functional collaboration.
Module 1
Foundations of Collaboration
Discover the core similarities and differences between project and product managers, as well as common misunderstandings between them and the impact of organizational maturity on roles and responsibilities.
Module 2
Collaboration Zones
Learn where project and product management roles intersect and how to navigate ambiguity with shared frameworks, communication practices, and boundary-setting strategies that boost clarity and value creation.
Module 3
Skills Cross-Training for Product Managers
Build fluency in project management fundamentals like scheduling, scoping, and stakeholder communication to collaborate more effectively across teams.
Module 4
Skills Cross-Training for Project Managers
Gain working knowledge of product management tools, processes, and user-centered thinking to better align delivery plans with evolving priorities.
Module 5
Tools of Alignment
Explore the shared platforms and collaboration tools that foster transparency, reduce miscommunication, and support joint planning without micromanagement.
Module 6
Models for Scalable Collaboration
Examine common operating models for Product and Project Management partnerships, from pods to dual leadership, and when to apply each for sustainable alignment.
Module 7
Conclusion
Wrap up with key takeaways, earn your badge, and connect with peers through a PMI discussion board to continue your collaboration journey.
PDU Breakdown
This online course provides an opportunity to earn professional development units (PDUs) while building valuable skills.
Total PDUs
3
Business acumen
0
Ways of working
3
Power skills
0
