King’s
Product Management
Career Accelerator
Develop the real-world skills needed to succeed as a Product Manager with a programme co-designed by university and industry experts.
6 months, online (excluding onboarding)
10 – 12 hours per week
Start Date: 23 October 2023
Note: Limited places available
Places are limited
To ensure every student receives the attention required to create a personalised learning experience, places in this accelerator are limited. To avoid disappointment, we advise registering as early as possible.
King’s
Product Management
Career Accelerator
Develop the real-world skills needed to succeed as a Product Manager with a programme co-designed by university and industry experts.
6 months, online (excluding onboarding)
10 – 12 hours per week
Start Date: 23 October 2023
Note: Limited places available
King’s
Product Management
Career Accelerator
Develop the real-world skills needed to succeed as a Product Manager with a programme co-designed by university and industry experts.
6 months, online (excluding boarding)
10 – 12 hours per week
Start Date: 23 October 2023
Note: Limited places available
Secure your place
To ensure every student receives the attention required to create a career-changing learning experience, places in this accelerator are limited. To avoid disappointment, we advise starting your application as early as possible.
Built in collaboration with tech leaders
The career accelerator is a unique education model that combines the power of leading universities and industry partners to ensure learning meets workplace demand.
In collaboration with:
Using their insight into the tech landscape to influence coursework design, our industry partners ensure you develop workplace-aligned skills, offer exposure to employer networks and open access to job opportunities.
‘I’m excited to see this programme and its curriculum put together by King’s College London. For too long, product management has been a role that so many of us “fell into” by chance or accident, and certainly didn’t have training or dedicated programmes like this career accelerator to guide the path there.’
Janna Bastow, CEO of ProdPad
A learning experience designed for careers
Career Accelerators address four knowledge and skill groups that lay the foundations for sustainable career success.
Technical
Technical knowledge and skills in high-demand technologies
Organisational
A broad organisational understanding that drives effective application of technical skills
Employability
The human skills required to attain jobs, promotions and employer-specific outcomes
Personal
Reflective capabilities that support personal growth and development for meaningful careers
A learning experience designed for careers
Career Accelerators address four knowledge and skill groups that lay the foundations for sustainable career success.
Technical
Technical knowledge and skills in high-demand technologies
Organisational
A broad organisational understanding that drives effective application of technical skills
Employability
The human skills required to attain jobs, promotions and employer-specific outcomes
Personal
Reflective capabilities that support personal growth and development for meaningful careers
What you’ll learn
Over six months, you’ll build confidence in your ability to:
- Foundational product management knowledge and skills in product design, prototyping and testing, Agile methodologies, launch strategies, product growth and analytics, all in the context of product strategy and business strategy
- The real-world skills needed to succeed as a Product Manager, such as strong communication and influencing skills, stakeholder management, prioritisation, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Develop a portfolio of evidence
Develop a portfolio of evidence
Work on what employers want
Solve real-world industry problems as you apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned during the programme.
Connect with industry giants
Network with employers who can assess whether you’re suitable for an internship or employment in their company.
Benefits of a Career Accelerator from King’s and FourthRev
Benefits of a Career Accelerator from King’s and FourthRev
Workplace relevance
Complete real-world employer projects and engage in live sessions to develop skills that are genuinely in demand, and build a portfolio of evidence to prove your abilities.
University certificate
Learn from internationally respected academics and earn a certificate from King’s College London as recognition of your skills.
Flexible learning
Manage your coursework around your life with an online learning model made to meet the demands of modern learners and working professionals.
Exclusive content
Access exclusive learning materials developed in collaboration with
the King’s College London digital experts, leading industry practitioners and employer partners.
Dedicated support
A real-time support team, technical support and industry experts mean the lights stay on for learning, no matter where you are.
Career outcomes
Personalised 1:1 sessions with a Career Coach provide learners with employability coaching to maximise personal growth and career development.
Speak to an advisor
Schedule a call with an Enrolment Advisor to learn more about the programme and whether it’s the right fit for you and your goals.
Speak to an advisor
Schedule a call with an Enrolment Advisor to learn more about the programme and whether it’s the right fit for you and your goals.
Learn from global leaders
Prof James Smithies
Professor of Digital Humanities at King’s College London
Dr Mark Hedges
Reader in Cultural Informatics in the Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London
Janna Bastow
CEO of ProdPad and Co-founder of Mind the Product
Marc Abraham
Group Product Manager of Intercom
‘The best digital product managers have a blend of design, management, communication, and technical skills. These are augmented by an ability to critically reflect on stakeholder requirements, business and organisational strategies, design ethics, and regulatory frameworks. By co-designing the curriculum with industry, we can be confident graduates will gain the well-rounded educational experience they, and their future employers, need.’
Prof Smithies
A rising demand for Product Managers
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about an accelerated digital-first approach to organisational strategy, shifting the focus of multiple sectors towards product-centric goals. Consequently, the need for upskilling existing employees and increased hiring has emerged.1
Over the past few years, hiring portals like Glassdoor have seen significant growth in demand for this role in both the United States and the United Kingdom. They’ve ranked a Product Manager as the third best job in both the US (2021) and the UK (2022).2
With rising demand, high job satisfaction in this role and competitive pay, more and more people from varied backgrounds are considering a career in product management.3
Whether you’re seeking new job opportunities or building on your existing capabilities to accelerate your career progression, product management offers a high-growth path at the core of organisational strategy and operations.
- Beyond hiring: How companies are reskilling to address talent gaps [Article]. McKinsey; 2021 Feb.
- The Product Manager. 15 Statistics You Should Know About A Career In Product Management. [Article] August 2021.
- Airfocus. The Product Manager Career and the Surprising Stats About It in 2022. [Article] Jun 2021.
Average median base salary
£60 650
A Product Manager now ranks as the third best job in the UK for 2022. The role also shows high job satisfaction and estimates an average median base salary of £60 656 (experience dependant).
Glassdoor, 25 Best Jobs in the UK for 2022. [Listing} 2022.
A rising demand for Product Managers
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about an accelerated digital-first approach to organisational strategy, shifting the focus of multiple sectors towards product-centric goals. Consequently, the need for upskilling existing employees and increased hiring has emerged.1
Over the past few years, hiring portals like Glassdoor have seen significant growth in demand for this role in both the United States and the United Kingdom. They’ve ranked a Product Manager as the third best job in both the US (2021) and the UK (2022).2
With rising demand, high job satisfaction in this role and competitive pay, more and more people from varied backgrounds are considering a career in product management.3
Whether you’re seeking new job opportunities or building on your existing capabilities to accelerate your career progression, product management offers a high-growth path at the core of organisational strategy and operations.
- Beyond hiring: How companies are reskilling to address talent gaps [Article]. McKinsey; 2021 Feb.
- The Product Manager. 15 Statistics You Should Know About A Career In Product Management. [Article] August 2021.
- Airfocus. The Product Manager Career and the Surprising Stats About It in 2022. [Article] Jun 2021.
Average median base salary
£60 650
A Product Manager now ranks as the third best job in the UK for 2022. The role also shows high job satisfaction and estimates an average median base salary of £60 656 (experience dependant).
Glassdoor, 25 Best Jobs in the UK for 2022. [Listing} 2022.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a career accelerator?
Six-month, online programmes built to meet the demands of the digital economy. Career Accelerators:
- Take a holistic approach to career-driven education and integrates technical competencies, applied knowledge, human skills, and a growth mindset.
- Are developed by a world-leading university in collaboration with top tech companies and employers to ensure outcomes align with industry demand.
- Focus on a smaller student group, ensuring learners benefit from intimate networking opportunities and focused attention from your Success Team and Career Coach.
How does a career accelerator program work?
Your six-month Career Accelerator starts after three weeks of Student Onboarding, where you’ll familiarise yourself with the digital campus, be introduced to your support team, connect with fellow learners and plan your studies. You then progress through three courses and an Employer Project, where you’ll build a portfolio of evidence to showcase your new skills and competencies.
Upon successful completion of this online programme, you’ll earn a certificate from the partner university.
What are the benefits of enrolling in a Career Accelerator?
Career Accelerators deliver the technical skills needed to perform in real-world roles, the understanding necessary to translate those abilities into meaningful business value, the human skills crucial for gaining and retaining jobs, and the reflective capabilities essential for ongoing growth. You’ll benefit from:
A differentiated curriculum
A Career Accelerator brings together academic and industry perspectives to design, build and deliver a curriculum that represents the best of both worlds.
Practical experience & a portfolio of work
Through an Employer Project, co-designed by leaders in recruitment and tech, you’ll get exposure to an industry network and walk away with evidence of your skills and work.
Validation from the world’s best universities
Earn a certificate from one of our university partners and experience the expertise and quality of their faculty and academia.
Coaching & support to get you hired
With FourthRev, you’ll get access to a suite of career services including a Success Team for real-time support, 1:1 career coaching, networking forums, and more.
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