Lifecycle of a New Product: From Development to Launch
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Lifecycle of a New Product: From Development to Launch
Learn to allocate resources smartly, manage smooth product launches, and handle end-of-life planning with confidence. Gain practical strategies to guide a product from development to retirement with maximum impact.
Self-Paced
Mentored
Beginner
Duration
2-3 hours/week
The product management lifecycle covers every stagefrom idea generation and development to launch, delivery, and end-of-life. Employers seek professionals who can manage this entire journey with clarity and impact. Building expertise across these phases helps you stand out and lead products that succeed in the market.
In this course, you will explore the key steps required to successfully develop and launch a new productessential phases of the product management lifecycle that typically occupy much of a product managers time. Youll learn how to allocate resources effectively to design, build, and test a product. The course will also guide you through best practices to ensure a smooth transition from product development to product launch and delivery. In addition, youll learn how to manage the end-of-life phase of a product, including overseeing product retirement processes.
Throughout the course, product management experts will share their insights and real-world experiences. Youll apply what you learn through practice quizzes, graded assessments, and hands-on exercises. The course culminates in a final project where youll demonstrate your understanding of essential product management concepts.
Overall, this Lifecycle of a New Product: From Development to Launch course is ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in product management. No prior knowledge or experience in product management is required.
This course comprises six purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning path.
It is a self-paced course, which means it is not run to a fixed schedule with regard to completing modules or submitting assignments. To give you an idea of how long the course takes to complete, it is anticipated that if you work 2-3 hours per week, you will complete the course in 5 weeks. However, as long as the course is completed before the end date, you can work at your own pace.
The materials for each module will become available when you start the particular module. Methods of learning and assessment will include videos, reading material, and online exams questions.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive product development and launch checklist to improve the likelihood of product success.
- Define key pre-launch and post-launch planning activities necessary to ensure market readiness.
- Review and apply a beta testing checklist to effectively gather customer feedback and identify critical issues for resolution.
- Evaluate overall launch readiness and outline the steps required to transition to the deliver phase using a checklist approach.
Professionals in tech or business roles who want to build better understanding of product development and launch processes.
Individuals with 1-3 years of experience in related fields, encompassing roles like development, engineering, manufacturing, project management, and marketing.
Course Outline
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FAQs
This course explores the key phases involved in turning a product idea into a launched solution, covering the full arc of product lifecycle management. From initial development through to launch and eventual retirement, you'll understand how each stage is managed effectively within a product team. It's a valuable addition for those looking at structured product development courses that go beyond theory.
Youll learn how to guide a new product through development, testing, and release while managing resources, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration. The course emphasizes building a well-defined product launch strategy, as well as understanding the responsibilities involved in the final stages of a products lifecycle. You'll also engage in practical exercises and a final project to apply your learning in a hands-on format.
Instead of only focusing on concepts, this course includes scenario-based quizzes, insights from experienced product managers, and real-world exercises. Youll develop a simulated launch planning process and apply best practices to transition a product from development to market.
This course is ideal for those who are new to product management or considering a transition into the field. No prior experience is required. If you're exploring product development courses to build a foundational understanding of the discipline, this course is a great place to start.
Yes. The curriculum doesnt stop at the launchit also covers how to manage the product as it matures and eventually exits the market. This comprehensive approach helps you understand the full scope of product lifecycle management, including responsible retirement planning.
Yes. Upon successful completion of all course modules, quizzes, and the final project, you will receive a certificate of completion. This can be a valuable addition to your professional profile, especially if you're exploring product development courses to strengthen your credentials in product lifecycle management and product launch strategy.
Type of certificate
Certificate of completion
About this course
06 Modules
04 Skills
Includes
Discussion Space
08 Hands-On labs
04 Practice Quizzes
04 Graded Quiz
34 Videos
01 Final Project
01 Final exam
Create
Product Development Analysis
Product Launch Planning Retrospective
Product EOL Scenarios
Exercises to explore
Launch Planning Evaluation
Analyze the Beta Test
Assess Launch Readiness
Analyze Some Common Products
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