Further training

Further training certified senior product manager

From in-depth strategic expertise to successful project management

This continuing education is held in German.
As experienced product managers , senior product managers have extensive responsibility for their products and product lines. In addition to the focus on productivity and profitability, the senior level requires strong decision-making skills and strategic action. The topic of leadership, for example in the context of projects, also comes to the fore.

Certified by the Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management (HdWM), Mannheim

This further training course was designed in cooperation with the Mannheim University of Applied Management Sciences and meets the university's quality standards in terms of overall concept, content, trainers and examination. As a result, participants benefit from high-quality qualifications with guaranteed topicality, high practical relevance and excellent trainers.

Module 1: Classroom training
2 days
From strategic management to analysis and decision-making
From strategic management to analysis and decision-making
  • Strategic management
  • Tools and methods for analysis
  • Tools and methods for decision-making
Module 2: E-Learning
approx. 8 hours
Project management basics according to PMI
Project management basics according to PMI
Module 3: Classroom training
3 days
From controlling and management to practical workshops
From controlling and management to practical workshops
  • Controlling
  • Leading with and without a superior function
  • Team leadership
  • Practical workshop: practical application of the content learned

 

Module 4: E-learning
approx. 1.5 hours
Structured and targeted moderation
Structured and targeted moderation
Module 5: E-examination
approx. 1 hour
Final examination

Contents

Module 1

Classroom training

Strategic management

  • Strategic requirements and tasks.
  • Overview of strategy concepts and approaches.
  • Possible applications and potential of AI (artificial intelligence) in strategic management.

Tools and methods for analysis

  • Concepts and methods for analyses (e.g. market and competition analysis, demand analysis).
  • Tools and methods for analysis and visualization such as product life cycle, portfolio analysis.

Tools and methods for decision-making

  • Overview of tools and methods (e.g. decision/benefit analysis, product positioning, strategy map).
  • Possible applications of the tools and methods in practice.

 

Module 2

E-learning: Project management basics according to PMI

 

Module 3

Classroom training

Controlling

  • Overview of controlling systems, contribution margin accounting, cost and revenue management.
  • Strategic controlling and budget planning.
  • Systematic development and management of the product portfolio.
  • Operational controlling instruments to optimize efficiency and productivity.
  • Key figures and KPIs for senior product managers.

Leading with and without a superior function

  • Leadership role and leadership tasks.
  • Management tools and management styles.
  • Leading with goals.
  • Communication and conflicts.
  • Reflecting on your own leadership personality.

Team leadership

  • Team processes and team leading.
  • Employee motivation and employee coaching.

Practical workshop: practical application of the content learned

 

Module 4

E-learning: Structured and targeted moderation

 

Module 5

Final exam (approx. 60 min.)

You can document your expertise with the e-test.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • You will learn concepts, methods and tools for analysis and strategy development at senior level.
  • You know how to make strategic decisions.
  • You will acquire a set of controlling instruments for the effective planning and management of your products.
  • You deal with the topic of leadership, your own role in the team and your leadership personality.
  • You will be familiar with the current, tried-and-tested methods of employee management and will be able to apply the methods that suit you and your situation.
  • You will receive checklists, best practice examples and valuable tips for implementation in your daily work.

Methods

Input, case studies, individual and group work, discussions, exchange of experience, best-practice examples.

Recommended for

product managers with and without a superior function, at least two years of professional experience. Practical knowledge of product management is a prerequisite.

Final examination

After the training, you will take a written e-exam. To save travel costs and time, you can complete it from your computer at home or at work. The training content of the two classroom modules will be tested (duration: approximately 60 minutes). Upon successful completion of the final exam, you will receive the recognized certificate from the Haufe Akademie and the Mannheim School of Business for Management " certified Senior Product Manager".

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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Further recommendations for "Continuing education certified Senior product manager"

Module 1: training training
2 days
From strategic management to analysis and decision-making
From strategic management to analysis and decision-making
  • Strategic management
  • Tools and methods for analysis
  • Tools and methods for decision-making
Module 2: E-Learning
approx. 8 hours
Project management basics according to PMI
Project management basics according to PMI
Module 3: training training
3 days
From controlling and management to practical workshops
From controlling and management to practical workshops
  • Controlling
  • Leading with and without a superior function
  • Team leadership
  • Practical workshop: practical application of the content learned

 

Module 4: E-learning
approx. 1.5 hours
Structured and targeted moderation
Structured and targeted moderation
Module 5: E-examination
approx. 1 hour
Final examination

Contents

Module 1

Online training

Strategic management

  • Strategic requirements and tasks.
  • Overview of strategy concepts and approaches.

Tools and methods for analysis

  • Concepts and methods for analyses (e.g. market and competition analysis, demand analysis).
  • Tools and methods for analysis and visualization such as product life cycle, portfolio analysis.

Tools and methods for decision-making

  • Overview of tools and methods (e.g. decision/benefit analysis, product positioning, strategy map).
  • Possible applications of the tools and methods in practice.

 

Module 2

E-learning: Project management basics according to PMI

 

Module 3

Online training

Controlling

  • Overview of controlling systems, contribution margin accounting, cost and revenue management.
  • Strategic controlling and budget planning.
  • Systematic development and management of the product portfolio.
  • Operational controlling instruments to optimize efficiency and productivity.
  • Key figures and KPIs for senior product managers.

Leading with and without a superior function

  • Leadership role and leadership tasks.
  • Management tools and management styles.
  • Leading with goals.
  • Communication and conflicts.
  • Reflecting on your own leadership personality.

Team leadership

  • Team processes and team leading.
  • Employee motivation and employee coaching.

Practical workshop: practical application of the content learned

 

Module 4

E-learning: Structured and targeted moderation

 

Module 5

Final exam (approx. 60 min.)

You can document your expertise with the e-test.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • You will learn concepts, methods and tools for analysis and strategy development at senior level.
  • You know how to make strategic decisions.
  • You will acquire a set of controlling instruments for the effective planning and management of your products.
  • You deal with the topic of leadership, your own role in the team and your leadership personality.
  • You will be familiar with the current, tried-and-tested methods of employee management and will be able to apply the methods that suit you and your situation.
  • You will receive checklists, best practice examples and valuable tips for implementation in your daily work.

Methods

Input, case studies, individual and group work, discussions, exchange of experience, best-practice examples.

Recommended for

product managers with and without a superior function, at least two years of professional experience. Practical knowledge of product management is a prerequisite.

Final examination

After the training, you will take a written e-exam. To save travel costs and time, you can complete it from your computer at home or at work. The training content of the two online modules will be tested (duration: approximately 60 minutes). Upon successful completion of the final exam, you will receive the recognized certificate from the Haufe Akademie and the Mannheim School of Business for Management " certified Senior Product Manager".

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

Read more

Further recommendations for "Continuing education certified Senior product manager"

Attendees comments

"I particularly liked the structured content and the many case studies."

Sarah Nick
capricorn NÜRBURGRING GmbH

"TOP: Case study, teamwork and debriefing of the training."

Ina Vogelsang
WMF Group GmbH, (Schaerer AG, Zuchwil, Switzerland)

"The small group of participants was perfect for interesting discussions and various group work."

Oliver Zwick
Endress+Hauser

"The various group tasks and the discussions in the teamwork sessions also enriched this training course."

Roland Thurner
HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik GmbH

"Even for "non-business people", the training was very easy to understand in terms of technical terms."

Bianca Wimmer
ARTDECO Cosmetic GmbH

"I particularly liked the super competent, experienced and well-prepared trainer. She responded very flexibly to the participants' wishes. I also took away lots of useful and practical tools and tips."

Laurenz Fuchs
UmweltBank AG

Seminar evaluation for "Further training certified senior product manager"

4.3 from 5
with 173 reviews
training content:
4.2
Content comprehensibility:
4.5
Practical relevance:
4.1
Trainer expertise:
4.7
Participant orientation:
4.6
Method variety:
4.3
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Whitepaper Product Management

Definition, tasks, objectives

Find out everything you need to know about the important basics of product management in this white paper. Read more about the important function in the company and about the varied tasks and possible areas of tension that await you as a product manager .

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Articles, interviews or whitepapers on the topic

Whitepaper Product Management

Definition, tasks, objectives

Find out everything you need to know about the important basics of product management in this white paper. Read more about the important function in the company and about the varied tasks and possible areas of tension that await you as a product manager .

Download free of charge

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09.10.2025
Hamburg
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From controlling and management to practical workshops
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10.-12.11.2025
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Please book your overnight stay directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.

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Graf-Zeppelin-Straße 2, 65824 Frankfurt a. M./Eschborn
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From strategic management to analysis and decision-making
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From controlling and management to practical workshops
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08.-10.07.2026
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The fee includes the costs for further training, e-examination, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks.

Please book your overnight stay directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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5 days in 2 modules, 2 e-learnings, e-exam
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Fee includes

The fee includes the costs for further training, e-examination, documents, lunch and refreshments during breaks.

Please book your overnight stay directly with the hotel at our special rates approx. 4 weeks before arrival. You will receive a reservation form from us after your registration.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
Booking number: 33648
€ 3.690,- plus VAT.
€ 4,391.10 incl. VAT.
Details
5 days in 2 modules, 2 e-learnings, e-exam
Limited number of participants
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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