PowerED by Athabasca University partners with Tacit Edge to deliver product management certification programs

New certifications teach fundamentals of how great products are made, help students succeed the tech sector

Athabasca, Alberta (May 16, 2024)—PowerED™ by Athabasca University (AU) has partnered with Tacit Edge to offer two new product management certification programs. These first-of -their kind, hands-on programs are designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to excel in the technology industry.

Product Management Trained (PdM-T) and Product Management Professional (PdM-P) teach participants about the fundamentals of how great products are made and how to bring a product mindset to your organization.

"This partnership with Tacit Edge allows us to bring a wealth of world-class expertise and knowledge to this learning experience. In a crowded and highly competitive environment, training in product management can create a disciplined approach to build dynamic solutions and turn chaos into clarity for businesses," said Ian Stephenson, manager client success and product insight, PowerED.

“The partnership between Tacit Edge and PowerED aims to revolutionize product management education. This collaboration is strategically designed to provide unparalleled benefits to learners seeking to excel in the dynamic world of technology,” said Christa Hill, co-founder of Tacit Edge.

Key program features

Courses are self-paced with optional weekly one-hour drop-in coaching sessions with industry experts. Each certification takes seven weeks to complete and gives participants access to a full library of content that includes all the lessons they need to become a product leader.

The certifications are designed by product coaches, who help learners grow their career. They also provide individualized career supports and access to a supportive community. Programs are industry-tested, validated, and replicates real-world product development in a safe online environment.

Product Management Trained (PdM-T) covers product management practices end to end, including product and user discovery, product visioning, strategy, prototyping, launch, and optimization. No experience with product management is required.

Product Management Professional (PdM-P) empowers individuals looking to develop the leadership skills necessary to lead a team or drive their team to the next level. Participants will have the opportunity experiment and learn rapidly, realize their full potential, and deliver incredible products, all while ensuring their products are valuable, viable, usable, feasible, and moral.

Learn more about the new product management certification programs.

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About PowerED by Athabasca University

PowerED by Athabasca University offers a wide range of online professional development programs, micro-credentials, and certificates to help individuals and organizations stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving world. With a focus on practical skills and real-world applications, PowerED programs are designed to deliver tangible results.

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About Tacit Edge

Tacit Edge is a Canadian-based tech-education company shifting the number of women and visible minorities graduating into Product Management and related roles with top companies around the world.

Tacit Edge does this through curriculum and courses that combine online learning, coaching, and group facilitation that can be designed for post-secondary institutions and private companies, making impact for individuals and industry by helping to attract, train and retain qualified Product Managers, a skill set which is needed not only in technology companies but all industries.