Blackblot^® Product Management Expertise™

Master the seven essential skills that define successful product managers in modern software companies

The Blackblot Skills-Based Product Management™ (SBPM) course is a one-day foundational training program designed to equip product managers with a structured, skills-focused foundation in product management for software development companies.

Delivered in a practical and engaging format, the course applies the globally adopted Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit^® (PMTK) methodology to teach the core competencies that drive effective product management in modern software organizations.

The course introduces seven essential product management skills: market knowledge, strategic thinking, product definition, data literacy, UX insight, technical knowledge, and communication, supporting participants in developing job readiness through actionable knowledge and structured practice.

In 2025, skills-based hiring became the norm for 87% of U.S. companies, reflecting a significant shift in the job market. The SBPM course aligns with this trend by focusing on the practical capabilities employers seek today.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply foundational product management skills, understand the role of the product manager in software firms, and improve job performance in product-focused roles.

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to build or strengthen their product management capabilities in a skills-based hiring environment.

Who Should Attend

• Aspiring Product Managers – Individuals preparing to enter the profession and seeking to build foundational product management skills.
• Early-Career Product Managers – Professionals developing confidence and capability in performing essential product management activities.
• Experienced Product Managers – Practitioners refining their core competencies to remain effective and relevant in evolving software markets.

Key Outcomes for Participants

• Use data insights for prioritization and planning
• Collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders
• Define products with features, roadmaps, and MVPs
• Develop market expertise to guide product decisions
• Apply strategic thinking to define vision and strategy
• Build a user-centric perspective through UX principles
• Communicate clearly to align teams and build credibility

A full curriculum and daily agenda are available in the course syllabus.

Blackblot Training Package (Free with Enrollment):

• The Product Manager's Toolkit^® (2^nd Edition) book (hardcover and digital)
• Blackblot PMTK^® templates account, lifetime access, and updates
• Digital course slides and action plan
• Official digital certificate

PMTK^® is a registered trademark of Blackblot – Product Management Expertise™.

Course Availability

• Private Onsite Courses – For corporate product teams (minimum five participants), offered worldwide.
• Public Online Courses – Offered periodically for individuals and distributed teams.

For pricing, scheduling, or further information, contact the Blackblot team.