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📚 Curriculum Overview ​

Welcome to the PM & BA Curriculum - your comprehensive textbook for modern Product Management and Business Analysis.

Learning Philosophy ​

This curriculum follows the Learn → Apply → Master

model:

  1. Learn theoretical concepts here
  2. Apply them in the ReserveEasy Project
  3. Master through repetition with the Toolkit

Seven Core Modules ​

ModuleTopicDurationDifficultyKey Deliverable
1Requirements Engineering2 weeks⭐⭐☆☆☆Gap Analysis Document
2Agile Execution2 weeks⭐⭐⭐☆☆Prioritized Backlog
3Strategy & Analysis2 weeks⭐⭐⭐⭐☆Competitive Analysis
4Data & Analytics2 weeks⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐SQL Query Library
5Product Processes1 week⭐⭐☆☆☆Sprint Plan
6Quality Assurance1 week⭐⭐⭐☆☆Master Test Plan
7Technical Fluency2 weeks⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐API Specification

Total Time: 12 weeks at 10-15 hours/week

For Complete Beginners ​

Week 1-2:   Module 1 (Requirements Engineering)
Week 3-4:   Module 2 (Agile Execution)
Week 5-6:   Module 3 (Strategy & Analysis)
Week 7-8:   Module 4 (Data & Analytics)
Week 9:     Module 5 (Product Processes)
Week 10:    Module 6 (Quality Assurance)
Week 11-12: Module 7 (Technical Fluency)

For Career Switchers (Have some business experience) ​

Week 1:     Module 2 (Agile)
Week 2:     Module 1 (Requirements)
Week 3-4:   Module 4 (Data & Analytics)
Week 5-6:   Module 7 (Technical Fluency)
Week 7:     Module 3, 5, 6 (Fill gaps)

For Technical Folks (Engineers transitioning to PM) ​

Week 1:     Module 1 (Requirements)
Week 2:     Module 3 (Strategy)
Week 3-4:   Module 2 (Agile)
Week 5:     Module 5 (Product Processes)
Week 6:     Module 6 (QA) + Module 4 (Analytics review)

How to Study Each Module ​

Step 1: Read the Module (2-3 hours) ​

  • Take notes in your own words
  • Highlight unfamiliar terms
  • Try to relate concepts to products you use

Step 2: Review ReserveEasy Application (1-2 hours) ​

  • See how theory applies in practice
  • Study the actual artifacts created

Step 3: Complete Exercises (3-5 hours) ​

  • Apply concepts to your own product idea
  • Use templates from the toolkit
  • Document your work in GitHub

Step 4: Self-Assessment (30 minutes) ​

  • Can you explain concepts to someone else?
  • Can you apply them without referring to notes?
  • Do you understand the "why" not just the "what"?

Module 1: Requirements Engineering → ​

Learn how to gather, analyze, and document requirements using proven frameworks like the Requirements Pyramid and 9-Dimension Gap Analysis.

Module 2: Agile Execution → ​

Master user story writing, estimation, and backlog prioritization using industry-standard frameworks (INVEST, RICE, MoSCoW).

Module 3: Strategy & Analysis → ​

Develop strategic thinking through business model analysis, competitive research, and process mapping.

Module 4: Data & Analytics → ​

Become data-fluent by learning SQL, defining North Star Metrics, and running A/B tests.

Module 5: Product Processes → ​

Understand Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and the artifacts that drive product delivery.

Module 6: Quality Assurance → ​

Ensure product quality through systematic test planning, test case design, and UAT execution.

Module 7: Technical Fluency → ​

Speak the language of engineers by learning API design, database schemas, and system architecture.

Supplementary Materials ​

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