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AI, ML, and Agents - A Foundational Guide
A practical and beginner-friendly guide to understanding how modern AI systems work, from data and models to deployment and safety.
Find Your Superpower: Win in the Fast-Changing PM World
The product management world is evolving faster than ever—and the best PMs know how to adapt, stand out, and lead with their unique strengths. In this workshop, Sunny S.—a Product Manager at Atlassian who has coached 100+ professionals into roles at top tech companies—will share how to identify and leverage your personal “superpower” to thrive in today’s competitive PM landscape. Drawing from years of experience in tech and product hiring, Sunny will walk you through how to position yourself for growth, sharpen your storytelling in interviews, and build a long-term career that plays to your strengths. Whether you’re breaking into product management or aiming to level up in your current role, this session will help you find your edge—and own it.
How to Land Your First Role in Product Management
Breaking into product management can feel intimidating—especially if you don’t have “PM” in your current title. In this session, Britton O. (Product Lead @ Uber), Sameer B. (PM @ Whatnot, Former PM @ Flip & Curated) and Robert E. (Director of PM @ Home Depot) will walk you through what it really takes to land your first role, even without prior product experience. You’ll learn how to position your transferable skills, build a compelling story for recruiters and hiring managers, and navigate different PM entry paths—from APM programs to startup roles. By the end, you’ll have a clear game plan for breaking into product management with confidence and standing out in a competitive hiring process.
What Good Looks Like - Associate Product Managers
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great APMs — straight from a product leader.
What Good Looks Like - Product Leadership
A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great Product Leaders — straight from a product leader.
Refinement: Design Critiques
Covers how product managers and designers review and provide feedback on designs to improve usability and align with product goals.
GraphQL
This resource introduces GraphQL, explaining how it differs from REST APIs and how it enables more efficient, flexible data querying for modern products.
How PMs Influence Without Authority
This resource explains how product managers can influence without authority, using persuasion, relationship-building, and clear communication to align stakeholders and drive product outcomes.
UX Design Internship Interviews
Learn how to prepare for UX design internship interviews. This guide covers common questions, portfolio tips, and how to stand out.
Sample Cover Letter - Product Manager
Cover Letter focused on how mission and the particular role align with previous experience. Pulling in how to add value to the organization.
UX Design Deliverables + Definitions
Learn about the key deliverables in the UX design process—from personas to wireframes—and what they mean for your projects.
Ramp PM Take-Home Practice
Land a job at Ramp! Work through a real Product Manager take-home project using the strategies you need to impress and get the offer.
Product Management Week (July 7-10) Kickoff
Join us for Leland's Product Management Week (July 7-10) Kickoff! Come hear from Top PM Experts Alec S. (Capital One), Nina S. (Mercor, MasterClass, Instagram), Shreya P. (LinkedIn), and Parth S. (HubSpot)! You’re invited to a week of actionable career and application prep designed to help you break into or advance in product management. Throughout the week, we’ll host a series of virtual sessions led by top Leland coaches and experienced PMs. You’ll get tactical guidance on everything from landing your first PM role to acing interviews, refining your resume, and how to effectively network within the field.
Mobile-First Design
Learn why a mobile-first approach is essential for modern design. Master the strategies to build products that deliver exceptional user experiences on any device.
Pivoting to Product Management
Thinking about making the move into product management but not sure where to start? Join Nina S. as she leads this workshop designed for career switchers looking to break into PM roles, whether you’re coming from consulting, engineering, design, operations, or something else entirely. She'll cover topics such as what hiring managers look for, how to translate your past experience into product-ready language, and smart ways to build relevant skills before you apply. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what it takes to pivot—and how to position yourself for success in the PM job market.
Typography
Master the fundamentals of typography to elevate your designs. Learn about font pairing, hierarchy, and creating readable, beautiful text.
Advice for Designers on Craft
A guide for designers on how to hone your craft, build a portfolio that stands out, and land your dream design job.
Being a UX Leader
Learn the strategies and skills needed to transition from UX designer to effective leader and make a lasting impact on your team.
Dark UX Patterns
Learn to identify and avoid deceptive design practices. This guide helps UX designers create ethical user experiences that build trust, not frustration.
Soft Skills as Designers
Master the essential soft skills—from communication to collaboration—that will help you become a more effective designer and a stronger team player.
