Product Development Courses and Certifications

Stanford Seminar - Immersed in Virtual Reality

Derek Belch shares insights on entrepreneurship, discussing Strivr Labs' use of VR in athlete training, the challenges of starting a business, and the importance of passion and perseverance in the startup world.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Design Thinking vs. The Lean Startup

Explore the differences between design thinking and lean startup methodologies for innovation, with insights on their philosophies, practical applications, and limitations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Build the Right It - Alberto Savoia of Google

Discover strategies to validate market demand for innovations, using rapid prototyping techniques like "pretotyping" to increase success rates and avoid wasting resources on unviable ideas.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How and Why to Start A Startup - Sam Altman & Dustin Moskovitz - Stanford Startup School

Insights from Y Combinator's president and Facebook's cofounder on startup fundamentals: idea generation, product development, team building, and effective execution strategies.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Launch a Successful Startup

Gain insights on launching a successful startup from industry expert Michael Fors. Learn key strategies, prioritization techniques, and how to overcome challenges in entrepreneurship.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Seminar - Unfiltered Insights From Instagram, Kevin Weil

Unfiltered insights on Instagram's product development, user behavior, and business strategy from Kevin Weil, head of product, in a Stanford seminar discussing innovation and team success.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Build a Product IV - Jan Koum, Co-Founder of WhatsApp - Stanford Startup School

Insights from WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum on building a global messaging solution, focusing on user experience, security, and scaling challenges.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stanford Seminar - A Needs-Based Innovation Framework

Explore needs-based innovation through Kate Rosenbluth's journey in developing wearable neuromodulation therapies for hand tremors, emphasizing the importance of identifying unmet needs in healthcare innovation.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tailoring Your Product Strategy - Tips for Early-Stage Startups, Scaling Up, and Mature Organizations

Discover practical strategies for evolving product management across company growth stages, from startup to maturity. Learn expert approaches to scaling products, overcoming challenges, and leading successful product strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wharton Business Foundations Capstone

360 ratings at Coursera

Apply analytical skills to evaluate real business challenges from Wharton-governed companies. Develop a comprehensive opportunity analysis, including marketing plan and financial projections for a chosen product or service.

• Coursera
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Socially Engaged Design

Learn to design with societal impact in mind. Explore the Socially Engaged Design framework to create equitable, evidence-based solutions considering economic, social, and environmental factors.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Product Development

Learn key product development skills: influencing, methodologies, testing, and launch preparation. Practice with a hands-on project to manage development effectively.

• Udacity
• 3 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Leveraging Data in Iterative Product Design

Learn to leverage data for product improvement through conversion funnels, segment analysis, and A/B testing. Apply these skills to identify areas for enhancement and design future plans.

• Udacity
• 4 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Entrepreneurship For All (Part II): The UC Berkeley Startup Guide for students by Silicon Valley Insiders

6 reviews

This is the Silicon Valley insiders’ guide to entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs & investors from YouTube, Khan Academy, Rotten Tomatoes, Chegg, Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital, etc., join the lecturers to share concepts and experiences along the star…

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Product and Service Creation in the Internet Age

Explore internet-age innovation processes, focusing on user-developed innovations and their impact on product development. Learn strategies for leaders to leverage and profit from these innovations.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)