Professional Graduate Certificate in Product Design and Management

Ignite Your Product Development Career

Are you looking to break into product development? This comprehensive Professional Graduate Certificate program covers the four key pillars of the industry: product design, product development, project management, and managing client relationships. Build a foundation to succeed in product development and enhance your capabilities to take on new projects and types of work, and solidify your credentials by earning a digital badge from Canada’s #1 business school—online, from anywhere in the world.

 

Both International and Domestic applicants are required to fill out an applicant form after enrolling. Click here for the International Applicant form (International program fee: $19,750). Click here for the Domestic Applicant form (Domestic program fee: $10,750).

 

PLEASE NOTE: The domestic program fee will be applied after an applicant has enrolled and filled out the form. After successful form completion, a member of our Program Coordination team will reach out with further instructions on accessing the domestic program fee.

Professional Graduate Certificate in Product Design and Management

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Fees: $19,750
Length: 38 weeks over 3 terms
Next Session: January 15, 2024 to
December 6, 2024
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Break Into the
Product Design Industry

A well-designed product that is managed efficiently can help a business stand out from its competitors and increase its chances of success in today’s highly competitive marketplace. A career in this field means playing a critical role in the development of products that consumers use every day. 

Learn valuable skills such as market research, design thinking, agile methodologies, and data visualization. Don’t just break into this industry—thrive in it. Complete modules from anywhere in the world; this program is open to participants worldwide, with convenient online classes. 

 Over 38 weeks, this online program will equip participants with the know-how to start and accelerate a product design and management career. Learn to use market research and human-centred principles for designs, collaborate with teams and like-minded peers, test and present a product from scratch, and develop a strategic plan that considers cost optimization.   

With guidance from industry experts, walk through managing a project from beginning to end, and easily manage both the product and client-product relationship. 

 

Enrolment Requirements & Applicant Form

  • A minimum 2 years of work experience or a post-secondary degree is recommended
  • Language proficiency scores of 5.0 or higher (IELTS)
  • Possession of a reliable device to complete tests and assignments is mandatory
  • Both International and Domestic applicants are required to fill out an applicant form after enrolling. Click here for the International Applicant form (International program fee: $19,750). Click here for the Domestic Applicant form (Domestic program fee: $10,750).
  • PLEASE NOTE: The domestic program fee will be applied after an applicant has enrolled and filled out the form. After successful form completion, a member of our Program Coordination team will reach out with further instructions on accessing the domestic program fee.

 

Career Prospects

  • 82% of surveyed Schulich ExecEd students reported improved business results
  • 87% reported improved job performance
  • 95% used knowledge or skills from their programs on the job
  • Possible career paths: Product Manager/Associate Product Manager; Design Strategist; Innovation Consultant; Entrepreneur/Start-up Founder; Product Marketing Manager

Get Training in Marketable Skills

Business Operations
Creativity & Innovation
Emotional & Cultural Intelligence
Project Management
Sales and Marketing

Technology is advancing fast, and winners in this space must take a design-first approach. This program aims to provide the exact skills, knowledge, and experience to help you excel in product design roles or pivot in this emerging field.

Dave Kerry

Program Director

6 Reasons to Enrol

Amazing Education for Busy Professionals

Complete the entire Professional Graduate Certificate program over 38 weeks, divided into 3 short terms, and apply your learnings to the job immediately. With modules completely online, you can complete this program from anywhere in the world.

Stand Out from the Crowd

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge in the foundational pillars of product design and management: product design, product development, project management, and client relationships. Ignite or accelerate your career.

Learn from the Pros

Train with top-rated Schulich ExecEd instructors that are consistently ranked among the world’s best.

Tackle Exciting Challenges

Gain experience in critical product design and management areas and practice your learnings with three real-world capstone projects built into the program.

Build A Meaningful Network

Connect with and learn from peers and fellow leaders across various sectors, industries and professions.

Earn Higher Pay

Schulich ExecEd students gain the confidence, skills and perspective to attain better roles, launch new ventures, and lead their teams to new heights.

Who Will Benefit

New Product Design Professionals

This program is for new professionals interested in breaking into the product design industry. Gain and accelerate your design and management skills from anywhere in the world.

Aspiring Product Design Professionals

Professionals looking to transition into the product design or management indstury can ignite their budding careers and accelerate their existing skills. At the same time, gain the new experiences, knowledge, and know-how necessary for more senior positions.

Program Overview

    •  Intro to Product Design and Management
    •  Design for Humans
    • Sustainable Product Design and Development
    • Strategic Planning
    • Market Research
    • Creative Design Process
    • Design Thinking I
    • Product Design Process I
    • Agile Project Management
    • Design Thinking II
    • Product Design Process II
    • Costing and Optimization
    • Digital Tools – Data Visualization
    • Marketing Strategies
    • Client Relationship Management
    • Finance & Accounting
    • Ethical Aspects of Design
    • Design Entrepreneurship
  • Winter 2024 Dates Time
    Professional Graduate Certificate in Product Design and Mgmt 1/15/2024 - 12/6/2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Faculty

Dave Kerry,

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What You Get

After completing the Professional Graduate Certificate in Product Design and Management program, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the #1 business school in Canada that employers will recognize.

As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.

Professional Graduate Certificate

Awarded when a series of more extensive courses are completed and a greater skill set achieved.

Custom Programs for Organizations

Use this program as we designed it, or alter it to fit your company’s needs. Either way, we can help you improve your organization's talent pipeline. Get in touch with our custom programs team today.

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