Product Management Specialist Certificate

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Product Management Specialist Certificate is a 96-hour vocational program that equips
learners with the practical skills required to support product teams, Agile environments, and crossfunctional project execution.
This program builds the full foundational skill set needed to:
• Assist Product Managers
• Support Scrum teams
• Conduct requirements gathering
• Coordinate releases
• Develop user stories & acceptance criteria
• Perform backlog management
• Communicate with engineering, design, and business teams
• Use industry-standard tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Trello
This program aligns with U.S. Department of Education CIP 52.0210 (Project Management) and
prepares students for clearly defined, in-demand vocational roles.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Graduates will be prepared for the following roles:
• Product Management Specialist
• Product Coordinator
• Agile Project Assistant
• Scrum Support Analyst
• Product Operations Assistant
• Requirements & Documentation Analyst
• Release Coordinator
(O*NET SOC: 13-1082 – Project Management Specialists)
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Module Course Title Hours
1 Introduction to Product & Project Management 16 hrs
2 Agile & Scrum Frameworks 20 hrs
3 Requirements Analysis & User Story Development 20 hrs
4 Product Lifecycle & Release Management 20 hrs
5 Tools & Team Collaboration (Jira, Confluence, Trello) 20 hrs
Total — 96 Hours
DETAILED MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Module 1 — Introduction to Product & Project Management (16 Hours)
Topics Covered:
• Product vs. Project roles
• How product teams function
• Fundamentals of product discovery
• Market and customer research
• Defining goals, KPIs, OKRs
• Software development overview
• Stakeholder and communication mapping
Outcomes:
• Understand core responsibilities of product roles
• Learn how product teams collaborate with engineering and design
• Build foundational knowledge for the full program
Module 2 — Agile & Scrum Frameworks (20 Hours)
Topics Covered:
• Agile principles and mindset
• Scrum ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retro, review)
• Sprint management and estimation
• Kanban vs Scrum
• Agile workflows across industries
• Team capacity planning
Outcomes:
• Support Agile teams effectively
• Coordinate sprints and ongoing releases
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies
• Build familiarity with real-world Agile practices
Module 3 — Requirements Analysis & User Story Development (20 Hours)
Topics Covered:
• Requirements gathering methods
• User personas and journey mapping
• Writing user stories (INVEST framework)
• Acceptance criteria
• Defining MVP and prioritization (MoSCoW, RICE)
• Identifying functional vs non-functional requirements
Outcomes:
• Write professional user stories and acceptance criteria
• Perform stakeholder interviews
• Translate needs into actionable product requirements
Module 4 — Product Lifecycle & Release Management (20 Hours)
Topics Covered:
• Lifecycle from concept → prototype → launch
• Competitive analysis
• Roadmap planning
• Feature prioritization
• Release planning & versioning
• Cross-functional coordination
• Quality gates and change management
Outcomes:
• Build basic roadmaps
• Coordinate product releases with engineering
• Support continuous improvement processes
Module 5 — Tools & Collaborative Workflows (20 Hours)
Tools Covered:
• Jira: tickets, epics, sprints, dashboards
• Confluence: documentation, product specs
• Trello: workflow tracking, Kanban boards
• Miro: whiteboarding for requirements
• Google Workspace: project communication and tracking
Outcomes:
• Become job-ready with real tools used by product teams
• Create requirement pages and documentation
• Maintain accurate backlogs
PROGRAM LENGTH & SCHEDULE
• Total Hours: 96
• Length: 24 weeks
• Schedule: 2 days/week • 2 hours/day
• Format:
o Live instructor-led classes
o Hands-on Jira/Confluence Labs
o Group activities and mock Agile teams
o Final assessment & case study
TUITION & FEES
Item Cost
Program Tuition $5,000
Registration Deposit $1,000
Payment Methods
Zelle • Venmo • Stripe • PayPal • Square • Credit/Debit
Payment Plan
Customized monthly installment plans available.
REFUND POLICY (LEO-Compliant)
Timing Refund
7+ days before course start 100%
1–2 months into program 50%
3–4 months into program 25%
After 4 months No refund
Refund requests must be emailed to info@tek2kareer.com
Refunds issued within 14 business days.
TOOLS & RESOURCES PROVIDED
Tutor LMS
Zoom
Jira
Confluence
Trello
Google Workspace
LMS-provided materials & templates
Product documentation examples
Student Equipment Requirements
Laptop, webcam, microphone, stable internet.
INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS
Instructors must have:
5+ years in Product Management or Agile roles
Prior experience with Jira, Confluence, Scrum
Industry background in software/engineering
Degree in business, IT, engineering, or equivalent experience
Prior training/teaching experience

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED
English language proficiency
Basic computer skills
Valid ID
Active email address
Stable internet and functioning computer
Recommended (NOT required):
Prior exposure to tech environments
Basic understanding of business concepts
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Minimum 80% attendance required
More than 20% absence may result in course failure
Excused absences require documentation
Students must complete all missed assignments
GRADING POLICY
Component Weight
Assignments 30%
Quizzes 20%
Participation & Activities 20%
Final Case Study 30%
Minimum passing grade: 70%
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
To receive the state-licensed certificate:
✔ Complete all modules
✔ Meet attendance requirements
✔ Achieve ≥70% grade
✔ Complete final case study
✔ Fulfill tuition obligations

DISCLAIMER
This is a state-licensed vocational certificate program approved under – Project
Management.
Completion does not guarantee employment but prepares students for entry-level product and
Agile coordination roles.