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Product Design Challenges
Use these challenges to sharpen your product execution skills.
Figma Slides
Learn to design stunning presentations and pitch decks using Figma. Ditch the boring templates and stand out with professional, custom slides.
Tech Cover Letter Structure That Actually Converts
Cover letters may seem like a thing of the past, but that's because most of them suck. Stop regurgitating your resume (they already have it!) and instead make abundantly clear how you'll add value to their team.
Product Behavioral Cheatsheet
Cheatsheet to help you ace your Product Manager Behavioral Interview Questions.
Answering Behavioral Questions using Issue Trees
Turn behavioral interviews into crisp, structured stories with issue trees that put your core message first and make your answers impossible to miss
Breaking Into Product Management Panel
Curious about how to land your first role in product management? Join us for the Breaking Into Product Management Panel, where Kevin A. (Ex-LinkedIn), Jess C. (Autodesk), and Christian S. (LinkedIn)—coaches with PM experience will share their unique paths into the field and the lessons they learned along the way. You’ll hear about different entry points, what hiring managers are really looking for, how to build relevant experience, and the skills that matter most. Whether you're a student, career switcher, or just starting out, this panel will give you tactical insights to help you take the next step toward a PM role.
AMA: Life of a Principal PM + AI Tools to Learn
Ever wonder what it's like to be a Principal Product Manager? How about navigating the daily changes with AI and vibe coding tools? Or sitting on leadership teams and influencing senior executives on roadmap changes or shifting user needs? In this 30-minute AMA, I answer as many of your questions as I can about all things being a Principal Product Manager and navigating the daily changes with AI in our jobs, including: - What I’ve learned in 12+ years of product management across 4 large companies - How to grow your career and position yourself for promotions - The AI tools you should be learning to 10X productivity as a PM This session is for you if: - You’re a current PM trying to level up - You’re thinking about moving into product management - Wondering what AI tools PMs should be testing and learning in their jobs
Breaking Into Product Management: Real Stories
Real stories from product managers who transitioned from other fields
How to Navigate the Product Sense/Discovery question
The product sense—or discovery—question is one of the trickiest parts of any product management interview. It tests not only your creativity but also your ability to think strategically, empathize with users, and communicate structured product decisions. In this session, Kate X, a seasoned product leader and Leland coach with experience hiring and mentoring PMs at top tech companies, will break down exactly what interviewers are looking for and how to deliver confident, high-impact answers. In this event you'll: Learn a repeatable framework for tackling product sense questions See real examples of strong responses Leave with clear strategies to stand out in your next PM interview.
APM AMA: Landing an APM Offer as a Non-Technical Student
Breaking into product management without a technical degree is absolutely possible—with the right positioning. Join Elena A., an incoming Associate Product Manager at Salesforce with experience as a Salesforce intern, for a session on landing APM roles as a non-technical candidate. Bring your questions—Elena will share how she told her story, built product credibility from a non-CS background, and navigated the APM recruiting process from first applications to final rounds.
Building AI Prototypes as a Product Manager
Launching AI products requires a different approach than traditional product development. In this session, Principal Product Manager at Nike and AI expert Jon M. will walk you through the process of building AI prototypes that are functional, user-centered, and testable. You’ll learn how to translate ideas into working prototypes, validate assumptions with real users, and iterate effectively to ensure your AI product delivers lasting value. By the end, you’ll have practical strategies to bridge the gap between AI concepts and actionable product outcomes.
The Product Resume: What Actually Works
Crafting a standout resume for product roles isn’t about cramming every metric or buzzword you can think of—it’s about telling a clear story that shows how you think, lead, and build. In this focused session, led by Yoshi K., a former Meta and LinkedIn product leader with extensive interviewing and hiring experience, you’ll learn what actually makes a product resume effective and how to position your experience in a way that resonates with hiring managers. We’ll cover the do’s and don’ts of product resumes, how to tailor yours for different types of roles, and what common mistakes to avoid so you can cut through the noise and land more interviews—whether you're pivoting into product or refining an already-strong resume.
Product Deep Dive
This exercise will help you analyze key aspects of a product, including its target audience, pain points, differentiators, and areas for improvement.
Persona Defintion Drills
To design a great product, you need to know your users intimately. This requires creating specific, vivid personas that truly come to life and guide your design decisions. To practice the skill of constructing these archetypes, this exercise uses your favorite TV show characters as inspiration.
How to Interview a Company Before You Say Yes to a Product Role
This guide gives you 4 practical, proven tips to cut through polished interview answers and uncover how a company really operates.
Slack Take-Home: A PM's Response Deck
See this example of how a PM cracked the Slack take-home case study interview.
Technical Program Manager: The On-site Take-Home
Land a Technical Program Manager job! Practice working through this real take-home assignment, showing you how to demonstrate program management and communication skills.
Setting Up Context in Design Critiques
Learn how to set the stage for effective design critiques. Provide the right context to get actionable, constructive feedback and improve your designs.
Intro to Design Systems
A beginner's guide to building, implementing, and maintaining a design system. Learn how to create consistency and scale your designs.
Digital Accessibility
Learn the principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people, regardless of ability.
