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Women in Technology – Careers and Certifications

eG Innovations

The discussion focused on the mechanics of certifications, what to choose, how to get support and mentorship, and how to overcome barriers such as cost, confidence, and access to lab equipment. Danielle Castelli , Director of Exam Development at CompTIA, overseeing the development of CompTIA’s 14 certifications.

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Growth Funding, Certifications, and the Increased Demand for Product Managers

ProductPlan

In late summer of 2021, Product School announced that it had raised $25M in growth equity to scale its product training platform. Some growth PMs have a strong advantage of working with a dedicated cross-functional team of engineers, analysts, and designers. Ramping Up to Meet an Unprecedented Demand. Ready to scale your product team?

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Is Product Management Certification Right For You?

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

There’s no set skillset or formal certification for PMs like there is for Project Management (PMP). Lot’s of programs exist to help you upskill quickly, and with growing competition, certification (coupled with experience!) Still, there’s a place for certification on your resume. might give you the boost you’re looking for.

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How we ensure the highest standards of data privacy and compliance within Intercom

Intercom, Inc.

We protect it throughout its lifecycle with robust security practices, tailored role-specific staff training, and rigorous compliance with regulations. We enable and empower our employees to make secure decisions with our product and customer data every day through a combination of training and compliance-related governance.

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Value Engineering and Build vs. Rent

Mironov Consulting

 And calling out the need for some honest discovery before we embark on major engineering efforts. This would seem obvious, but every week I discover another engineering/product organization building generic software in-house that’s not strategic to their core business.  

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“Software eating the world” creates a growing need to educate product managers.

Product Management Unpacked

Unfortunately, little has changed in the world of product management education, training or preparation to meet today’s high demand. The predominant way product managers are trained today is via on-the-job training. So, what are employers doing to attract and retain product managers?

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A Guide on How to Become a Product Manager

Sequent Learning

Educational Background: While there’s no specific degree for product management, a background in business, engineering, marketing, or a related field is beneficial. Many aspiring product managers pursue additional certifications or courses to enhance their knowledge. Continuous Learning: Product management is an evolving field.