Product School

Product Leader Certification (PLC)

Go from Product Manager to Product Leader

Elevate your product strategy and decision-making by integrating AI-driven insights

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What our students are saying

Taking both PMC and PLC helped me develop critical product skills to master my job and get a product promotion. The case studies and real examples shared by my instructor helped me put into practice the frameworks that I learned and drive impact in my work.

Paulina Mwangi

Sr Director of Product at Salesforce

This course offered a chance to formally train my Product and Management senses through lively debates and industry-tested frameworks. For me, it laid the foundation for rising beyond a pure IC and toward building and running Product Organizations.

Deepak Ravi

Product Manager, AI & Data at New York Life

For any fellow product managers looking to expand their senior product or leadership skills, the Product Leadership Certification they offer might be a great fit.

Garrett Lubniewski

Sr Product Manager at JP Morgan Chase & Co

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Here’s how our certifications work

Get access to the PLC certification materials.

Upon enrollment, you’ll be able to explore our entire platform, including certification materials, on-demand content, frameworks, templates and case studies.

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Attend live sessions with Silicon Valley leaders.

Our live sessions are extremely personal and hands on, with an average class size of only 20 students. Work shoulder to shoulder with top product leaders from companies like Google, Netflix, and Amazon.

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Translate your Product Strategy into action

Harness AI-driven strategies to build a standout final project—a product presentation showcasing how you’ve applied your learnings to tackle real challenges. Use these skills to drive immediate impact, lead strategic initiatives, and accelerate your path to executive Product leadership

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Everything you need to hit your next career milestone

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Access to 15,000+ Alumni

Become part of the biggest network of product
leaders in the world.

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Set Yourself Up For a Promotion

Position yourself for success and get buy-in from executives

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Ongoing Access

Count on our material long after you’ve graduated.

Product School grads get the best jobs
and earn more money

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of PLC alumni reported a promotion within the first year of earning their certification

Product Leader Certification (PLC)® curriculum

Great PMs need to understand how to support a Product Strategy. But as you ascend the Product career ladder, you are responsible for owning that strategy, crafting it, and communicating it effectively. We’ll walk you through how to create a compelling Product Strategy, translate your product strategy into clear objectives that your teams can action upon, and manage a portfolio of Product work.

Great Product Leaders are excellent communicators and evangelists. As a Product Leader, you need to build and sustain a high performing team, influence and align cross-functionally to succeed, and communicate and drive strategy with your executive stakeholders. We’ll share best practices and frameworks to set you up for success as you build next-level leadership skills.

From owning and leading effective, engaging meetings to driving success at scale, you’ll learn and gain confidence in the advanced processes that you’ll be expected to own as a Product Leader. You’ll learn how to acquire (or create) the tools and software your team needs to execute, and become a mentor to your Product Team as they pursue the goals and initiatives that you have helped to create and define.

We’ll walk you through how to generate expert-level insights using qualitative and quantitative data. Product Managers analyze data. As you ascend in your product career, you decide what gets analyzed, and use this analysis to inform key strategic decisions that you will be involved in making. From connecting your Product Strategy to ROI and metrics to understanding financial modeling and unit economics, you'll learn how to master the business and analytical side of making products succeed.

Product Managers don't grow in their careers by default. Those who make it work hard and smart to deliberately make this transition. However, working efficiently and effectively is only part of this puzzle. Emerging Product Leaders also carefully position themselves with their managers to land that promotion and earn greater responsibility. We'll coach you on how to effectively set yourself up for success.

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Our flexible plans for individuals

Single Certification

Choose one certification (PMC, PLC, AIPC, PGC, or PMMC).

What is included

  • 1 live, instructor-led certification course

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Unlimited Membership

All-access learning and community to grow your product career on your terms.

What is included each year

  • 5 live, instructor-led certification courses

  • Free ticket to ProductCon San Francisco, New York or London

  • Feature your membership on Linkedin

  • Access to on-demand content

  • Access to our alumni community

  • Access to all newly released courses

  • Flexible payment plan available based on your location

Flexible payment options

We have flexible options to get you on your way to your Product Management goals:

Upfront payment discount

Pay for your education upfront and get a discount.

Study now, pay later

Enroll today and spread your payments over time with region-based installment options. Plan availability and terms vary depending on your country.

Employer sponsorship

Use your company’s budget for professional development or continuing education to fund your education with us.

Group enrollment discount

Enjoy 10% discount on single certifications courses for groups of 3 to 10 people from the same company. Discount available only for unlimited membership

Frequently asked questions

Product School certifications are the gold standard in Product Management and are recognized across the industry. Since 2014, Product School has been at the cutting edge of Product Management education. Having certified thousands of Product Managers from around the world, we know exactly what it takes to succeed and grow in this highly competitive and ever changing industry. Hiring managers recognize that our alumni have been trained by the very best.

We know you’re busy, and we want this to work for you! That’s why we make scheduling your course as convenient as possible. Choose from our: 2-month, part-time course on weeknights or weekends, or fast-track your education with an intensive, 5-day, full-time course, for a total of 30 hours of training. Check out our upcoming PLC cohorts.

Our instructors are accomplished Product Leaders who work at some of the most prominent Silicon Valley companies, such as Google, Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb, PayPal, Uber, and Amazon. As experienced professionals who build digital products for millions of people every day, they know exactly what it takes to get hired as a Product Manager and succeed in the role once you have it.

At Product School, we believe in fostering a collaborative and personalized learning environment. That’s why we keep our class sizes small, with a limited number of students per class. Unlike other Product Management courses, where you may be competing for the instructor's attention among dozens or even hundreds of students, we ensure that you'll receive individual attention and forge meaningful relationships with your instructor and peers. They’re also just big enough that you benefit from learning and networking alongside students with a broad range of professional backgrounds.

Our sessions are hands-on, immersive, and practical from the very first day. You’ll be using state-of-the-art PM tools, taking part in group exercises, discussing case studies, improving your resume, and practicing mock interviews. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to build software products from end to end, lead cross-functional teams, and land your first Product job.

All of Product School's courses are delivered live online. You'll be able to stream lectures in real-time, interact with your instructor, and collaborate with your peers from anywhere in the world, all from the comfort of your own home. We offer cohorts at various times to accommodate students from different time zones and locations around the world.

Yes! Our certification programs are designed to cater to individuals from diverse professional backgrounds and career aspirations. The Product Manager Certification (PMC) is for people from any professional background who have not yet worked in a PM role—you don’t have to be a coder or have a specific background! The Product Leader Certification (PLC)® is specifically designed for product managers looking to advance in their careers and take on product leadership roles. The Product Marketing Manager Certification (PMMC)™ is designed for people from any professional background who want to get their first Product Marketing job.

At Product School, we make advancing your product management career accessible and flexible. With options tailored to your goals—whether you want to focus on a single certification or gain unlimited access to our full curriculum—you can get started with no upfront payment and choose a plan that meets your needs. Our courses are led by Product Leaders at top Silicon Valley companies, delivering real-world case studies, hands-on frameworks, and AI first training.

Flexible Plans & Payment Options

  • Select a single certification to grow a specific skill set.

  • Unlock unlimited certifications—and full access to all content and the community—through our membership plan.

  • Take advantage of convenient payment plans so you can learn now and pay later.

Discover how our programs can unlock new opportunities—without worrying about upfront costs. Schedule a call with our Admissions Team to discuss which plan aligns with your goals and explore flexible payment options tailored to you.

Yes! You can enroll in a Single Certification to sharpen a specific skill. It includes one live, instructor-led certification (PMC, PLC, AIPC, PGC, or PMMC).

If you're serious about accelerating your product career, this is your all-access pass.

Your Unlimited Membership includes:

  • 5 live, instructor-led certification courses

  • Free ticket to ProductCon (SF, NY, or London)

  • Access to on-demand content and all new courses

  • Exclusive alumni community and LinkedIn badge

Valued at over $15,000, the Unlimited Membership is available for $4,999/year. You don't need to use every benefit to make your membership worth it—taking just 2 certification courses alone will more than pay for itself. This membership is designed to position you for success in today’s competitive market and prepare you for the future of AI-driven product management.

If you already know what certification you want to take and you’re ready to get started – enroll now! Or, if you have some questions and would like to chat with us, schedule your free career consultation at a time that suits you.

Absolutely! We frequently customize training for companies looking to onboard new talent, upskill and align existing teams, and outpace the competition. In-person or online, we’ll work with you to design a unique experience that fits your company’s needs and schedule, no matter where you are in the world. Speak to our Enterprise team to learn more today.

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