Post Graduate Diploma in Product Management

NEW QUALIFICATIONS for PRODUCT Managers from ISA Software Skillnet in association with Dublin Institute of Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Product Management and MSc in Product Management

Who should participate?
Benefits
Programme Outline
Is the programme for me?
Programme Fees
How to apply
Closing Date
Further Information
Companies that have participated in the programme
What past participants say about the programme

Download or view articles on the programme
Download or view the presentations from the launch evening
View the application form

Background to the Qualifications

The Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science Degree in Product Management have been designed specifically to meet the needs of organisations in the digital media sector. The programmes draw on the expertise of leading academics, international experts, recognised industry practitioners and the latest research to deliver a unique learning opportunity for software and digital technology companies.

The advanced level qualifications provide professional certification for product managers while contributing in a very practical way to the development of product management strategy and practice within participating companies.

Who Should Participate

The programmes are aimed at product managers who have a number of years’ experience in the software and digital media sector. Candidates are likely to be in positions of significant responsibility. They will currently be engaged in a product management role and already competent in the technical aspects of software development processes and methods.

To be eligible to enter the postgraduate programme, participants will have an honours degree level qualification or equivalent. Exceptions may be made for applicants whose experiential learning is assessed as equivalent to an honours degree.

What are the Benefits To Companies and Product Management Professionals

providing a comprehensive range of knowledge, best practice tools and frameworks
developing competence and performance through a stimulating practitioner-oriented learning environment
enabling participants to attain a Level 9 accredited Postgraduate/Masters qualification without interrupting their careers
facilitating application of best practice through assignments with direct and immediate impact on the company
developing professional competence in market led product strategy, interpersonal and leadership skills, decision making, business development and innovative approaches to solving product related problems
developing skills for leading and facilitating diverse multifunctional teams in dynamic technology markets
gaining systematic knowledge to optimise dialogue with developers, customers and senior management
enhancing self-management, team and project management techniques
joining a vibrant and growing community of product management practitioners to gain professional support, advice, fresh perspectives and a wealth of industry experience.

Programme Outline

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT MODULES

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN IN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT MODULES

Programme fees and how to access grant support

Enterprises are eligible for grant support through the ISA Software Skillnet.

Higher levels of support are provided to companies employing less than 50 people. Subsidised fees are shown below as a guide.

Participants can confirm eligibility through the ISA Software Skillnet office.

Is the Programme for me?

If you are engaged in some or all of the following in your day-to-day activities, then the programme is likely to be a good fit;

Analysing customer and market needs
Engaging in competitor analysis
Crafting market requirements documents and product requirements documents
Designing technology and product roadmaps
Negotiating product and product team resources
Working with architects and engineering teams
Running pilot and beta programmes
Writing business cases
Carrying out profit and loss analysis
Prioritising and setting feature schedules
Managing products from launch through to end-of-life
Providing domain expertise to and through the sales channel
Optimising the product outcomes throughout each stage of the lifecycle

Closing Date

The first closing date for applications is Thursday 5th July 2012. Initial offers will be made to applicants who submit applications by the first closing date. Applications can be made up to the 1st September however places will be allocated on a first come/first served basis and early applications are encouraged to guarantee places.

Last year the course was significantly over subscribed and not all eligible applicants could be accommodated on the programme. Therefore, we have increased the number of places available to companies on the 2012-2013 programmes.

How Do I Apply

If you would like to apply for the programme please contact Susan Kelly at the Software Skillnet office and Susan will guide you through the application process.

Further Information

Please call Susan Kelly or email your queries to the Software Skillnet office.

A FAQs section will be added as common queries arise.

The most common queries last year concerned the job role and experience of participants who would be most suited to eth programme. This has now been addressed in the section Is the Programme for me? (hyperlink)

Profile of Past Programme Participants

(Susan can you send me the overview of participants from last year)

Companies that have participated in the programme

List company names

What past participants have said