Introduction to artificial intelligence and generative AI
- General definition of AI and basic concepts of generative AI in the PM context.
- Typical fields of application for AI along the product life cycle.
- Best practices from product development, marketing and market research.
- Changes brought about by AI for product roles, teams and business models.
Prompt Engineering & CustomGPT
- Introduction to prompt engineering and its significance for PM tasks.
- Basics & patterns for effective prompting.
Basics and planning of automation in the PM context
- Analysis of own product processes and pain points (recognizing quick wins).
- Creation of a requirements catalog for automation.
- Criteria for tool selection and practical examples from various industries.
Introduction and working with no-code tools
- Introduction to the Make.com tool using a simple workflow.
- Exercise: Building and testing a simple automation system.
- Feedback, error analysis and optimization of workflows.
- Limits and risks of automated content in the PM environment.
What are AI agents?
- Differences between prompts, automation and agent systems.
- Prompt engineering for AI agents vs. ChatGPT.
- Introduction to n8n for PM tasks.
Planning an intelligent PM agent
- Creation of a product management agent.
- Definition of tasks and objectives.
- Identification of relevant data sources and tools.
Introduction and working with low-code tool n8n
- Introduction to the tool using a simple workflow.
- Feedback, error analysis and optimization of workflows.
- Limits and risks of automated content in the PM environment.
Development of a PM agent
- Implementation of a trend scout agent based on News-Agent.
- Implementation of a pitch agent for management summary.
- Automatic presentation creation in GammaAI.
Own AI roadmap and transfer to everyday working life
- Identification of relevant tasks for future AI support.
- Definition of first steps, tools and use cases in the individual context.
- Next steps for implementation in the team or company.
After the training, you will take a written e-exam (time required: approx. 45 minutes). To save travel costs and time, you can take the exam on your computer at home or at work. You will be tested on the training content of the two face-to-face modules. After successfully passing the final exam, you will receive the Haufe Akademie certified AI Expert:in Product Management" certificate. This documents your in-depth knowledge as a basis for the further development of your professional career.
Contents
Module 1: Introduction to AI & automation in product management (2 days)
Introduction to artificial intelligence and generative AI
- General definition of AI and basic concepts of generative AI in the PM context.
- Typical fields of application for AI along the product life cycle.
- Best practices from product development, marketing and market research.
- Changes brought about by AI for product roles, teams and business models.
Prompt Engineering & CustomGPT
- Introduction to prompt engineering and its significance for PM tasks.
- Basics & patterns for effective prompting.
Basics and planning of automation in the PM context
- Analysis of own product processes and pain points (recognizing quick wins).
- Creation of a requirements catalog for automation.
- Criteria for tool selection and practical examples from various industries.
Introduction and working with no-code tools
- Introduction to the Make.com tool using a simple workflow.
- Exercise: Building and testing a simple automation system.
- Feedback, error analysis and optimization of workflows.
- Limits and risks of automated content in the PM environment.
Module 2: AI agents and automation with low-code tools (2 days)
What are AI agents?
- Differences between prompts, automation and agent systems.
- Prompt engineering for AI agents vs. ChatGPT.
- Introduction to n8n for PM tasks.
Planning an intelligent PM agent
- Creation of a product management agent.
- Definition of tasks and objectives.
- Identification of relevant data sources and tools.
Introduction and working with low-code tool n8n
- Introduction to the tool using a simple workflow.
- Feedback, error analysis and optimization of workflows.
- Limits and risks of automated content in the PM environment.
Development of a PM agent
- Implementation of a trend scout agent based on News-Agent.
- Implementation of a pitch agent for management summary.
- Automatic presentation creation in GammaAI.
Own AI roadmap and transfer to everyday working life
- Identification of relevant tasks for future AI support.
- Definition of first steps, tools and use cases in the individual context.
- Next steps for implementation in the team or company.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- You can use generative AI and automation specifically in product management.
- You will learn how to build simple agents to speed up your tasks and automate simple processes.
- You will be able to challenge product ideas with artificial intelligence, generate business cases and carry out an AI-supported project evaluation.
- At the end, you will have your own automation roadmap to take back to your everyday life - ready for the next product launch.
Methods
Practical exercises in AI and automation with no-code/low-code tools based on an end-to-end case study.
- Group work & individual mini-projects.
- Work on case studies from product management.
- Reflection phases & structured project evaluations.
AI tools: ChatGPT, make.com, n8n I Presentation tool: GammaAI
Important:
- For the training you need a Plus account with OpenAI for ChatGPT. This can be canceled directly after the training and otherwise on a monthly basis.
- Please bring a WLAN-capable laptop.
Recommended for
Specialists and executives from product management, product development, business development, project management, marketing and sales as well as product specialists and product owners from all industries who want to use generative AI and no-code automation specifically in product management.
Final examination
After the training, you will take a written e-exam. To save you travel costs and time, you can take it on your computer at home or at work. You will be tested on the training content of the two face-to-face modules (time required: approx. 45 minutes). After successfully passing the final exam, you will receive the "certified AI Expert:in Product Management" certificate from the Haufe Akademie . This documents your in-depth knowledge as a basis for the further development of your professional career.