Transition to success:

Master PMM Fundamentals

Take charge of your career transition with our comprehensive PMM Fundamentals course. Empower yourself with actionable strategies and move towards an impactful future in product marketing.
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Course
overview 

Ever wondered if a career in product marketing is for you? With our Transitioning to PMM: Fundamentals course, you'll leave the guessing game behind. 

Gain insights from exclusive case studies of successful PMM leaders, understand the ins-and-outs of the role, and learn the practical skills necessary for a successful transition. Empower yourself with the clarity and confidence to leap forward into a career you'll love.

Chapters

  • How to get the most out of this course
  • Monthly Q&A workshops
  • Your course pack
  • Welcome to the course
  • What is product marketing and why is it so important?
  • How PMM differs from other key roles
  • Key takeaways

Chapters

  • The reasons why someone might move into PMM
  • How to know if PMM is right for you
  • What is the current state of the profession?
  • How to find and work with a mentor
  • Key takeaways
  • Bonus footage: Is product marketing right for you? With TikTok
  • Bonus footage: The power of mentorship with Sitecore

Chapters

  • From PM to PMM
  • From sales to PMM
  • From core marketing roles into PMM
  • From content to PMM
  • Key takeaways
  • Bonus footage: Making the internal move into product marketing
  • Bonus footage: Roundtable discussion_' PMM career progression
  • Fireside chat: Transitioning from PM to PMM - Elliott Rayner
  • Fireside chat: Sales to PMM - Jennifer Bunting

Chapters

  • Interview prep and example questions
  • Example interview questions
  • B2B, B2C or B2D
  • Key takeaways

Chapters

  • Cross functional expertise and skills
  • Project management and GTM skills
  • Data analysis
  • Technical and interpersonal skills
  • Coursework
  • Key takeaways
  • Bonus footage: The most important positioning of your career

Chapters

  • Take the next step in your career
  • Continue your professional development
  • Get your certificate of completion

Chapters

Modules

Modules

Modules

Introduction

Chapters

  • How to get the most out of this course
  • Monthly Q&A workshops
  • Your course pack
  • Welcome to the course
  • What is product marketing and why is it so important?
  • How PMM differs from other key roles
  • Key takeaways
Why and how someone may transition to PMM

Chapters

  • The reasons why someone might move into PMM
  • How to know if PMM is right for you
  • What is the current state of the profession?
  • How to find and work with a mentor
  • Key takeaways
  • Bonus footage: Is product marketing right for you? With TikTok
  • Bonus footage: The power of mentorship with Sitecore
Moving from specific roles into PMM

Chapters

  • From PM to PMM
  • From sales to PMM
  • From core marketing roles into PMM
  • From content to PMM
  • Key takeaways
  • Bonus footage: Making the internal move into product marketing
  • Bonus footage: Roundtable discussion_' PMM career progression
  • Fireside chat: Transitioning from PM to PMM - Elliott Rayner
  • Fireside chat: Sales to PMM - Jennifer Bunting
How to prepare for the PMM role you really want

Chapters

  • Interview prep and example questions
  • Example interview questions
  • B2B, B2C or B2D
  • Key takeaways
The skills you need for PMM

Chapters

  • Cross functional expertise and skills
  • Project management and GTM skills
  • Data analysis
  • Technical and interpersonal skills
  • Coursework
  • Key takeaways
  • Bonus footage: The most important positioning of your career
Wrap up

Chapters

  • Take the next step in your career
  • Continue your professional development
  • Get your certificate of completion

Chapters

Modules

Modules

Modules

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4+
Hours of content
9
Modules
5
Bonus videos
2
Fireside chats
100%
Self-paced

“Really amazing preparation for someone wanting to break into a PMM role. Loved it! Haven't taken any course that compares out there.”

Flora Gillis-Fiorello

Product Marketing Content Specialist

“An awesome course that sums up what PMM is all about. A great thing to go through not only to prepare for the transition but to really see if PMM is really for you.”

Igor Kranjčec

Head of Revenue

“The course is a great way to understand what is expected from a PMM, when no guidance is given. Firechats gave me real hands on experience.”

Jose M. Iragorri

Senior Product Marketing Manager

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Learn from the collective success and experience of the world’s biggest product marketing community. Not only that, but our certifications are built with the support of PMMs from the largest orgs around such as Adobe, Google, Linkedin, Atlassian, Grammarly, and many more.

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By the end of the course
‍‍you'll be able to...

Understand PMM

Grasp the roles, responsibilities, and key deliverables of a PMM, distinguishing it from other roles.

Plot your path

Discover how to transition from specific roles into PMM, easing your career shift.

Learn from success

Refer to real-world case studies from PMM leaders who've successfully made the transition.

What's
‍‍included  

01
Content

Engaging, on-demand course material, expertly designed to empower your transition into PMM and enhance your professional skill set.

02
Coursework

Optional assignments, allowing you to put the theories you learn into practice and receive valuable feedback from industry veterans.

03
Exams

Regular assessments to measure your understanding, reinforce learning, and identify areas that might need more attention.

04
Templates

Downloadable and editable frameworks ready for immediate application, assisting you in shaping an effective product marketing strategy.

05
Insights

Exclusive access to real-world case studies and articles from established PMMs, providing you a first-hand glimpse into successful transitions.

06
Access

Continuous access to course materials, allowing you to revisit any lesson at your convenience and learn at your own pace.

07
Certification

Earn a certificate of completion to validate your newfound knowledge and skills, enhancing your professional credibility in the PMM arena.

08
Community

Connect with a vibrant PMA community, exchange ideas, learn from peers and make valuable connections in the PMM field.

09
AI-Powered

Get personalized and actionable advice to your toughest product marketing questions, backed by Product Marketing Alliance’s entire knowledge base, using PMM-GPT.

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With every single one of our courses and certifications, you can get your hands on templates, frameworks, and toolkits. All are designed with the cumulative knowledge of our community to help you implement your newfound knowledge the very next day.

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Looking for lifelong L&D support? Discover how our Pro+ memberships stack up against our individual courses to find the best value for your investment.

Pro+ Membership
$167
/month (billed annually)
Annual subscription with access to every course, a yearly Summit, workshops, templates, mentors, members-only events, and more.

25+ courses (incl. updates and future releases)

Complimentary access to 1x PMM Summit every year

Live workshops every month

Exclusive content 

100+ templates and frameworks

500+ hours of OnDemand video content

PMM mentors

Members-only events and community

PMM learning paths and toolkits

Ungated access to industry reports

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Individual course
$149
One off payment
One-off payment and lifetime access to this accredited course.

Lifetime access to all course content

Access to all future course updates

Official certification if you pass the exams

Course‍
benefits

Personalized transition: Receive the guidance and tools to facilitate your successful transition.

Community access: Connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and build your professional network.

Career development: Enhance your professional credentials, bolstering your resume and LinkedIn.

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Whether you’re tuning in live or want unlimited access to all member benefits, select the plan that’s best for you...

Old way

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New way

Interactive learning at your own pace
Practical, actionable, case study-led lessons
Community-led learning derived from the masses

Course‍
benefits

Master PMM: Get to grips with real-life product marketing scenarios.

Drive success: Step confidently into your role with the knowledge and frameworks you need to shine.

Stand out: Make an impression on potential employers with a globally recognized qualification.

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Whether you’re tuning in live or want unlimited access to all member benefits, select the plan that’s best for you...

PMA Certified Courses
Access to every session, live, and OnDemand plus all of these awesome perks:

Exclusive content, framework and templates

250+ hours of video content

PMM summits OnDemand

300+ PMM slide decks

Access to PMM mentors

PMM learning paths

PMM learning paths

Peer advisory councils

40% discount on in-person PMA summits

Discount on PMM certification

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Access to every session, live, and OnDemand plus all of these awesome perks:

Access to all presentations - live broadcast only

Ask your questions to industry leaders

Be part of the product marketing community and network with peers. Limited to live broadcast only

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the same page...

Fill key knowledge gaps and get everyone speaking the same language by getting your whole team certified. Book in a call to discuss group rates.

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FAQS

Who’s Transitioning to PMM: Fundamentals for?

This course is perfect for anyone considering a leap into Product Marketing Management. Whether you're a Product Manager, Sales Rep, Marketing generalist, or a fresh Business School graduate, if you're eyeing a role in PMM, this course is your ticket. So, ready to hop on board?

How long will it take me to complete the Transitioning to PMM: Fundamentals?

Actually, the beauty of this course is that it's self-paced. So, you can zip through the content in a weekend if you're super eager, or take your time to really soak it all in. You set your own speed - pretty neat, right?

What happens once I’ve completed the Transitioning to PMM: Fundamentals course?

Once you've completed the course, the world of PMM is your oyster! You'll receive a Certificate of Completion to show off your new expertise. Plus, you'll have a solid game plan for making your career transition and you'll be part of a fantastic community of like-minded folks. Exciting times ahead!

Will I be able to ask questions?

We encourage questions and foster an interactive learning environment. Throughout the course, you'll have opportunities to engage with instructors and fellow students. So, feel free to ask away and ignite insightful discussions. We're here to support your learning journey!

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The PMMC
framework

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The PMMC framework

Discovery

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Build business case

Competitor intel

Customer/market feedback

Market requirements

Why/loss analysis

Review and refine

Market research

The PMMC framework

Strategize

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Pricing

Retention and expansion

Objectives

Internal communication

Go-to-market

Use Sales enablement

Acquisition

Barriers

Onboarding

The PMMC framework

Define

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Positioning

Segmentation

Narrative design

User personas

Messaging

Buyer personas

Storytelling

Use cases

The PMMC framework

Get set

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Sales assets

Training

Sales enablement sessions

Marketing

The PMMC framework

Grow

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Case studies

Analysis

Optimization

Customer feedback

Prioritise tickets

The PMMC
framework

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The PMMC framework

Discovery

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Build business case

Competitor intel

Customer/market feedback

Market requirements

Why/loss analysis

Review and refine

Market research

The PMMC framework

Strategize

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Pricing

Retention and expansion

Objectives

Internal communication

Go-to-market

Use Sales enablement

Acquisition

Barriers

Onboarding

The PMMC framework

Define

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Positioning

Segmentation

Narrative design

User personas

Messaging

Buyer personas

Storytelling

Use cases

The PMMC framework

Get set

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Sales assets

Training

Sales enablement sessions

Marketing

The PMMC framework

Grow

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Case studies

Analysis

Optimization

Customer feedback

Prioritise tickets

The PMMC
framework

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The PMMC framework

Discovery

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Build business case

Competitor intel

Customer/market feedback

Market requirements

Why/loss analysis

Review and refine

Market research

The PMMC framework

Strategize

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Pricing

Retention and expansion

Objectives

Internal communication

Go-to-market

Use Sales enablement

Acquisition

Barriers

Onboarding

The PMMC framework

Define

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Positioning

Segmentation

Narrative design

User personas

Messaging

Buyer personas

Storytelling

Use cases

The PMMC framework

Get set

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Sales assets

Training

Sales enablement sessions

Marketing

The PMMC framework

Grow

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Case studies

Analysis

Optimization

Customer feedback

Prioritise tickets

The PMMC
framework

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The PMMC framework

Discovery

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Build business case

Competitor intel

Customer/market feedback

Market requirements

Why/loss analysis

Review and refine

Market research

The PMMC framework

Strategize

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Pricing

Retention and expansion

Objectives

Internal communication

Go-to-market

Use Sales enablement

Acquisition

Barriers

Onboarding

The PMMC framework

Define

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Positioning

Segmentation

Narrative design

User personas

Messaging

Buyer personas

Storytelling

Use cases

The PMMC framework

Get set

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Sales assets

Training

Sales enablement sessions

Marketing

The PMMC framework

Grow

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Case studies

Analysis

Optimization

Customer feedback

Prioritise tickets