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Accelerating Product Innovation

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Master product innovation and strategy

Master frameworks to launch, scale, and sustain products in competitive markets. Go from concept to launch with proven methods for product-market fit and learn to balance creativity, technology and strategy to lead successful products.

Good for you
Good for your organisation

Build essential skills for managing technology, product development, teams, and stakeholders across industries.
Advance your career in technology and digital product-driven businesses.
Turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions through prototyping and MVP development.
Confidently prioritise, plan, and communicate product strategies in dynamic environments.

Navigate uncertainty and drive innovation using proven tools and techniques.
Strengthen customer acquisition and retention through experimentation and growth strategies.
Stay ahead of industry trends by understanding the impact of emerging technologies on product management.

Right for you

This programme is ideal for professionals stepping into or advancing within product management roles, whether from technical or non-technical backgrounds.

5+ years

of work experience

Highly relevant for senior HR and L&D leaders seeking structured training opportunities for non-technical professionals moving into product management, as well as for engineering professionals transitioning into more strategic, management-level product development.
The course is valuable for founders, C-level executives, and senior leadership teams who are driving innovation and growth.
Designed for early- and mid-level professionals in engineering and product management functions, as well as mid-career leaders in scaling businesses who are taking on greater product responsibilities.
People who are transitioning from other areas into product management would benefit.

Course content

Transform ideas into market impact

Develop the skills to guide teams, align stakeholders, and shape future-ready products.

What you learn
How you learn
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Analyse the journey from concept to Minimal Viable Product (MVP), including prototyping and transforming innovative ideas into tangible solutions.
Evaluate methods for tracking progress, refining strategies, and scaling growth during early product development.
Prioritise features, plan development stages, address bug fixes, and communicate product strategies to diverse stakeholders.
Manage uncertainty and drive innovation in new ventures using effective tools and prioritisation techniques.
Implement experimentation, growth hacking, and customer acquisition strategies while maintaining strong relationships.
Assess the impact of emerging technologies—such as generative AI, payment infrastructures, and advanced computing—on product management practices.
Adapt strategies for disruptive technologies entering new or untested markets.
Develop partnerships and plan go-to-market strategies for successful market entry.

Expert in the field

Absorb the experience and passion of our faculty, who combine academic research and real-world business expertise.

Farhan Lalji

Co-Academic Director and Teaching Fellow of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Farhan started his career as a software developer and product manager, before completing an executive MBA at London Business School. After London Business School, he joined Yahoo! as an executive before embarking on a decade of entrepreneurship, building a demand-side platform (DSP) in the ad tech space, an e-commerce business in industrial goods, and then PeerIndex a social media data platform which Brandwatch acquired in 2016.

As a Teaching Fellow at London Business School, he teaches "Technology and Innovation strategy" to MBA students and "Managing a Digital Organisation" as an elective. He is also an Executive in Residence at King's College London, holds a bachelor's degree from McMaster University in Canada and an MBA from London Business School.

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Certificate in Management

This programme can also be taken as part of the Certificate in Management. Enhance your leadership and business skills with a comprehensive learning journey tailored to you and create a personalised curriculum to shift your career to the next level.

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Fees

The fee for the programme is £2,095*

We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni and for those who complete four eligible Certificate in Management or Finance programmes.

For more information on what the programme fee covers, please speak to our Client Relationship Manager.

*Fees are subject to change

How to apply

Submit your application through our online application form.

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Whether you are an individual or an organisation/group looking for a programme, get in touch and we can help find the best solution for you.

Sabirul Islam

Client Relationship Manager

Sabirul Islam

+44(0)20 7000 7092