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UX Levels
Understand the different levels of a UX design career, from junior to senior. Learn the skills and responsibilities at each stage of your journey.
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.
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.
Nail the Product Interview
Preparation is key for any interview, especially for Product Roles. Listen in on some tips to make sure your examples and experiences shine.
How to Evaluate a PM Offer
Don't get stuck on salary alone. Learn the key factors to consider when evaluating a PM job offer, from leveling to equity to company culture.
Worksheet: Practice with APIs
This worksheet gives you hands-on practice working with APIs, helping you understand how to connect, request, and use data effectively in product management contexts.
Product Management Resume
Wanted to share a resume example of what I put together for a product management candidate that was in a different field before.
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.
Crack the Behavioral Interview: Tell Stories that Win PM Offers
Join expert coach Elana A. to learn how to transform everyday experiences into compelling narratives that captivate your audience and drive results. Whether you're preparing for an interview, pitching a product feature, or leading a cross-functional discussion, this workshop will equip you with the tools to craft stories that spark excitement, influence decisions, and leave a lasting impression. By the end, you'll have a structured approach to telling stories that not only showcase your skills and vision but also inspire action and engagement from stakeholders. The workshop aims to help people breaking into product have the tools to present their most authentic selves to recruiters and highlight the value they drive.
Becoming an AI Product Manager without a technical AI background
Building a career as an AI Product Manager doesn’t require a formal background in AI—you just need the right mindset, strategic tools, and storytelling prowess. In this session, you’ll learn how product leaders transition into AI-focused roles by understanding what separates successful AI PMs from generalists: how to build cross-functional credibility, spot high-impact AI use cases, and weave strategy into technical conversations—even without a machine learning degree. Leading the session is Jiahong X., a Wharton MBA and current Meta product leader steering generative AI in advertising, with prior product roles at Google. Drawing from experience interviewing over 300 candidates and helping 50+ land roles at FAANG and beyond, Jiahong brings real-world frameworks, clarity on how to shift into AI PM roles, and actionable next steps—so you can strategically plan your path and begin making an impact in the AI space.
AMA with Former AI Product at Amazon and RBC
Curious about what it takes to break into AI product management—or how to grow your career in the rapidly evolving world of AI? In this AMA session, you’ll have the chance to hear directly from Avinash M., a Leland coach and former AI Product Lead at the Royal Bank of Canada. Avinash will share his journey leading AI initiatives at scale, what companies are really looking for in AI PMs, and how you can build the skills and experiences that set you apart. He’ll also take your questions on everything from landing interviews to navigating technical conversations as a PM. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to pivot into AI, this is your chance to learn from someone who’s been at the forefront of the field.
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.
How I Broke Into Product Management Without a CS Degree
Think you need a computer science degree to land a PM role? Think again. In this candid session, you’ll hear firsthand from Niina A. about how she broke into the field without a technical background—and what she learned along the way. She'll unpack the strategies that worked, the obstacles faced, and the key moves that helped her stand out. You’ll walk away with actionable tips on how to highlight your strengths, close skill gaps, and make the leap into product—no CS degree required.
UX Design Ideation Techniques
Learn proven ideation techniques like Crazy Eights and mind mapping to generate innovative solutions and create better user experiences.
Agile for UX Designers
Learn how to integrate UX design seamlessly into the Agile development process, from sprint planning to user testing and continuous improvement.
How to Tackle Technical Interview Questions Panel
Technical interviews often feel like the most unpredictable part of the product hiring process, but there are clear ways to prepare and stand out. In this panel, Leland coaches Zen L. (PM at AWS, former SWE at Amazon and Microsoft) and John K. (AI Product Leader at Microsoft, ex-BCG and Bank of America) will break down how to approach technical questions with structure, confidence, and clarity. You’ll hear firsthand how candidates are evaluated, what strong answers actually sound like, and how to stay calm under pressure when faced with unfamiliar problems. If you want to sharpen your thinking and improve your technical communication, this session is a must.
What is Usability?
Learn the core principles of usability and why it's essential for creating user-friendly products. This guide covers the 5 key components of great design.
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.
Whiteboarding Interviews for UX Designer
Master the art of whiteboarding interviews. This guide helps you prepare, structure your approach, and confidently solve design problems on the spot.
