How I became a Product Manager in Tech in 3 months | No experience, no coding degree | 3 Major Tips!

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • In this video, I share my journey into product management in tech and share 3 major tips for aspiring product managers. I hope that my insights and experiences can help guide others looking to break into product management. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, I believe that my tips can be valuable for anyone looking to excel in product management.
    00:00 -Intro
    00:54 - My background and why I transitioned into product management
    02:45 - My journey to becoming a Product Manager
    03:58 - 3 major tips for aspiring product managers
    06:13 - My thoughts on being a product manager and my what’s next
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  • @CryptoAtena
    @CryptoAtena Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this video. I have also been stuck in trying to find out where my skills fit in the grand scheme of things. Thanks for the exposure.

  • @oromaowhonda3854
    @oromaowhonda3854 4 місяці тому

    thank you for this video, i am looking forward to trasiioning into tech, was not sure of what i really wanted but your video gave me hope.

  • @josephokorie-wm3ex
    @josephokorie-wm3ex Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @damilareoyebode5764
    @damilareoyebode5764 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing, this is actually amazing 💯🔥

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому +1

      Glad you found it valuable!

  • @YemiAyodeji
    @YemiAyodeji Рік тому +9

    Great tips! I'm transitioning into Business Analysis as well and these are great tips. The fact that I had started building my brand like a business has been so helpful. I love the fact that you were very intentional about your transition, so it made easy on you. Well done🙌

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому

      Yay! So excited for you! Yes, building your brand definitely gives you leverage. Love that you built it as a business!

  • @bisolamariam_sdg10
    @bisolamariam_sdg10 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @omolecaleb7300
    @omolecaleb7300 Рік тому

    Wow this was a nice watch 😊. I could relate alot… to what you spoke about. I think I am a future product manager but not now. Maybe I still have 2 more years to go before I move into the PM career path

  • @emmanuellaumoera8086
    @emmanuellaumoera8086 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations! Very informative

  • @alona3012
    @alona3012 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us ❤

  • @HarunaAbdullahi-pb6bf
    @HarunaAbdullahi-pb6bf 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for contribution

  • @DavidAkinwale
    @DavidAkinwale 8 місяців тому +2

    I am glad I found your channel. I haven't found Aa lot of Nigeria content on this though. Thanks for sharing your story. I have been trying to learn skills based on my strength

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @buddyjewel6556
    @buddyjewel6556 Рік тому +2

    Hi. Can you mention the program that allowed you to build products? Thank you Ma

  • @imoleokediji5047
    @imoleokediji5047 Рік тому +15

    Hello Tobi, I'm glad I stumbled upon your video. I'm currently working as an intern PM at a Telemedicine startup (Utogenx) in Nigeria. I took a training course for 6 weeks in November (at Nsonye, a community that seeks to bridge the gender tech-gap by teaching young women tech skills for free) and built a tech E-library as my Capstone project. I really love product management, but I don't see a lot of Nigerian PM content on here so it's really great to see this. I would love to collaborate with you on video later this year. Oh, and yeah, I have an Engineering background too, from Unilag.
    Thanks for putting this out there once again.

    • @anitaomozo7499
      @anitaomozo7499 Рік тому

      Hi Imole! Can I reach out to you via LinkedIn or Email?

    • @evalsamm2169
      @evalsamm2169 Рік тому

      Hi Imole, can we connect via any of your social media handles? Thank you

    • @evalsamm2169
      @evalsamm2169 Рік тому

      @imole can we connect?

    • @callhillglobalventuresland6977
      @callhillglobalventuresland6977 Рік тому

      Hello Imole, hope this meets you well. How can I know more about the community you learnt your PM from. I am really interested. Can I reach out to via your socials?

    • @princessijere7881
      @princessijere7881 6 місяців тому

      Hi Imole, I would like to know more about this community. I intend to start a career in PM and I need a guide.

  • @JohnAbeku
    @JohnAbeku Рік тому

    Hello, thank you so much for sharing, you talked about some courses and programs you took can you share more on that. Thank you.

  • @Renymua
    @Renymua 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello Tobi, thank you so much for this video
    Please can you help recommend courses I can take or the ones you took that was really helpful and helped you move faster , resources would also be really appreciated

  • @iyanuoluwatemitope332
    @iyanuoluwatemitope332 Рік тому

    Hi Tobi, I just made a decision on transitioning into product management and I have been looking for a place to learn and gain knowledge about it which has made me searched for videos about it on UA-cam and I am glad I stumbled upon your video, so I would need your assistance if there is any way you can help me out with this decision of mine. Thank you.

  • @blvckoj9010
    @blvckoj9010 9 місяців тому

    hi Tobi, i just got certified and doing some of the things you mentioned. Building a product does it have to be a working product?

  • @judelinny3251
    @judelinny3251 11 місяців тому

    Hello Tobi
    I just stumbled on your video, and am glad I watched. I am transitioning into product management, reason i came to UA-cam to gain knowledge in order to move forward.
    I am a business woman but lately i crave for a career, be somewhere i can gain experience, learn, grow and impact. With intellectuals. My research led me to PM
    Now am developing cold feet as i have no experience i have checked out the PM course on coursera.
    However, I would like to hear from an experienced as you, and my questions goes like this :
    Can I go into PM with little or no experience?
    I studied History and international relation so PM is different from what I studied.
    Also, can i get a few words of advice from you on how to start and figure this out?
    Thank you.

  • @amosunabisola786
    @amosunabisola786 Рік тому

    Hello Sis,please did you write the PMP certification exam before getting a job?Thanks.

  • @Byfhay
    @Byfhay 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi Tobi, Thank you so much for sharing, this is actually amazing. In your video you mentioned a PM program you took can you share some of those program links. I have taken a couple of PM courses and to be honest I haven't found my footing Thanks

    • @busto99
      @busto99 8 місяців тому

      Yeah I would welcome this as well :)

  • @AnnaAhanonu
    @AnnaAhanonu 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a lot

  • @isrealakhigbe3647
    @isrealakhigbe3647 17 днів тому

    what resources or courses would you recommend perhaps on udemy

  • @klaudiak6615
    @klaudiak6615 11 місяців тому

    What was the program called?

  • @SandyOgech
    @SandyOgech Рік тому +1

    😮 I didn't realise you changed your UA-cam name no wonder I haven't been seeing your videos lately. Just a search on Product Management and your video popped. Woow really missed your content Tobi!

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I changed it earlier this year. Welcome back!!! 🫶 💜

  • @odunadewalure1687
    @odunadewalure1687 2 місяці тому

    so please how do I get dose programs too

  • @CarmenM-ex9cw
    @CarmenM-ex9cw 9 місяців тому

    What PM course did you take?

  • @Laura-sg6ss
    @Laura-sg6ss 16 годин тому

    Hi! You said you got to actually manage a product before you went for roles. What did you do and could you do a video on this and break it all down for us?? 😊❤

  • @CyrusAgbo
    @CyrusAgbo Рік тому +40

    Hi Tobi, thanks for this video. You however didn't give any specifics as to exactly "how" to start a career in PM. You used lots of "many platforms out there" and "many resources out there"... Lol. The specifics are absent. Please, what certification did you take first? What specific resources? What platforms? This will actually then be helpful information beyond the motivational part. Thank you and expectant.

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому +9

      Hi, please refer to this video for resources - ua-cam.com/video/L3xLoGtXXz0/v-deo.html

    • @CyrusAgbo
      @CyrusAgbo Рік тому +6

      @@TobiDerin Seen. Watched. Liked. Subscribed!

  • @tabithaolayiwola6357
    @tabithaolayiwola6357 Рік тому +7

    Hi Tobi,
    Thank you for this video. I’m just transitioning into product management after being self employed as a fashion designer for the past 6+ years. I will be starting a PM program with Utiva come Saturday so I’m really excited for that.
    I have two questions if you don’t mind.
    1. Lots of people talk about transitioning with prior skills and I think this only applies to people who are or have been in the corporate world. How would you advise to move forward on this?
    2. You have rightly spoken when you said there are so many resources and honestly, I have found that causes information overload. How does one filter through this? How do you know what’s right and what’s incorrect?
    Also, you also spoke about building products with no code tools, I would love if you explored this on a later video. I think that would be a helpful resource for people like me who are just going in. Only if you have the time, of course.
    Finally, if you don’t mind, I would love to connect via email or linkedIn if you’re open to it. Thanks again for this video.

    • @olamidebakare1335
      @olamidebakare1335 Рік тому +3

      Hey sis!!!! Mind if we connect????? We are both on the same page. Also a fashion designer looking forward to transitioning

    • @funmibalogun8228
      @funmibalogun8228 Рік тому +1

      Me too! I’m also a fashion designer that wants to transition.
      I’m not yet sure of the field I’m transitioning to tho, either product or project planning, I’m still doing my research and every suggestions, information will be greatly appreciated.❤️

    • @damilolaola-olatunji5601
      @damilolaola-olatunji5601 Рік тому +2

      I’m on this thread😊, also a fashion designer transitioning into UX design, currently taking a course with Utiva also. We could connect if you guys don’t mind. Would be nice to have like minds in this similar journey!

    • @Platinem94
      @Platinem94 Рік тому

      Hey Ladies!
      I am also a transitioning fashion designer! It's so lovely seeing you all in the comments on the same journey😊
      I would love to connect with you all on linkedIn also!

    • @davischibueze9760
      @davischibueze9760 11 місяців тому

      @@damilolaola-olatunji5601 hello pls can we connect?

  • @Infobydavid
    @Infobydavid Рік тому +1

    Hello Tobi, I’m glad to have stumbled on your Video. Good work you do out here. ❤
    My question is, do you recommend a Career Coach for one who would be leaving his home country for Canada and is confused on what Career Pathway to take?

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому +3

      Hey! I would say it depends. Personally, I would research various options and reach out to people in that career to learn more about what they do daily, the skills needed and much more. They will be the source of truth for you compared to a career coach who may not have experience in various fields. If you see that you're not making progress, you can get a career coach. You can do this first though, depending on your timeline and if you want to do less work by yourself upfront.

  • @user-hx3gd7zr4q
    @user-hx3gd7zr4q 9 місяців тому

    You said you took some classes, I expected you to share what sort of classes and how we can assess such class

  • @obihenson9873
    @obihenson9873 6 місяців тому

    Good Morning, I just got registered in Tech. And fortunately I got selected in first batch this year which I happened to study in product management. My question where can I start from here or what's am I expecting?

  • @chikkyebunoha2000
    @chikkyebunoha2000 9 місяців тому +1

    Great info sections , please what’s the best industry for Product managers?

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  9 місяців тому

      I haven’t worked as a PM in any other industry other than Tech, so I can’t really give an answer.

  • @timbod5673
    @timbod5673 Рік тому

    Sorry what program are you talking about

  • @hannyfisher
    @hannyfisher Рік тому +1

    Great! What kind of certification can one take on product management?

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому +3

      Hi, it wasn’t really for “certification” purposes. There’s no certification for product management and you don’t require one to become a PM. I took it to learn about product management and the fundamentals, so you can take any course on udemy, coursera, Linkedin learning, etc.

  • @nursebondemcanada
    @nursebondemcanada Рік тому +1

    Amazing

  • @amagloria5466
    @amagloria5466 Рік тому +1

    Could you please share the link to for beginners courses in product management. Thanks

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому

      Hi, please check online resources like Udemy, coursera, etc

  • @urdarkside1
    @urdarkside1 Рік тому +3

    Please can you make a video about the resources you used to learn about product management

  • @fafiechivasa6382
    @fafiechivasa6382 Рік тому +2

    I see the name change, was wondering why UA-cam sent me a notification 😆. Anyway, did I miss the name change announcement?

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому +1

      No announcement. Haha, it’s nothing serious 😅😂

  • @MHb789
    @MHb789 2 місяці тому

    Is this a good job for introverts?

  • @HarunaAbdullahi-pb6bf
    @HarunaAbdullahi-pb6bf 7 місяців тому +1

    Is product manager a future of any company?

  • @HereWithBrooke
    @HereWithBrooke 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Tobi, can someone who has no engineering background go into PM with ease? I have an advertising background though. I work as a brand communication strategist?

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  6 місяців тому

      Yes! I don't have the typical engineering background.
      Also, advertising is quite similar to marketing and a lot of marketing folks transition into product management.

  • @amaampomaa9019
    @amaampomaa9019 Рік тому +1

    Were you in the states when you started applying or you were in Africa

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому +2

      I was in Canada. I live in Canada.

  • @Debbie-cu7wh
    @Debbie-cu7wh 15 днів тому

    You mentioned (not in this video) you joined a bootcamp. Please share what bootcamp

  • @Preciousjobel
    @Preciousjobel 8 місяців тому +1

    Is project manager same as product owner?

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  7 місяців тому

      Hey no. Project managers are different from Product Owners, who are also different from Product managers

  • @robincepeda7501
    @robincepeda7501 Рік тому +1

    Where did you get certified?

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому

      Hi, there’s no body to “certify” a product manager. You don’t require a certificate to become a PM. I only took the course to learn about product management and the fundamentals, so you can take any course on udemy, coursera, Linkedin learning, etc.

    • @ibifurogeorge2093
      @ibifurogeorge2093 11 місяців тому +1

      Hi Tobi, a friend of mine keeps telling me this and I thought he was just saying. I have taken Project Management foundation course on linked on and other platforms. I think I was too interested about the certifications I could get and often feel I am still not good enough. I get scared of apply for jobs cos I don't know where to start from.

    • @crazyjloop89
      @crazyjloop89 3 місяці тому

      ​@@ibifurogeorge2093right there with you

  • @Vivianuju-xs4uf
    @Vivianuju-xs4uf Місяць тому

    ok das a good one but please can you be my personal coach plssss mam i am interested in product management please

  • @abayomiquadri8839
    @abayomiquadri8839 Рік тому +2

    You transition from project manager to product manager right??

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому +4

      I was an engineer in training prior to product management

  • @millenialmusings8451
    @millenialmusings8451 Рік тому +1

    DEI quota

  • @ukbulldog2024
    @ukbulldog2024 Рік тому

    Hmmm. No Linkedin Profile. You had so much Mathematics Background and had studied at least Marlih Coding BUT your background core competencies was not developed or replicated. Aero Engineering could lead to MRO and Airframes Engine Certification. Why start something and not follow the runway to take off after V1. It is a shame. Product Management... Yulk My Sales Man is doing it with no qualifications.

    • @comfortajani7004
      @comfortajani7004 Рік тому +10

      Lol, she already said she did not enjoy doing aerospace engineering. This comment is heartbreaking. Take a chill pill

    • @anitaomozo7499
      @anitaomozo7499 Рік тому

      Weirdo.

    • @Gracehavens
      @Gracehavens Рік тому +5

      You're part of the major issues we have never impose ur choices to someone else.
      And besides she said she loved her fjob and definitely PM gives her better chances and growth.
      Rest with ur opinions and less limit to your sales man, have regards for humans.

    • @feji7994
      @feji7994 Рік тому

      Please shut up

    • @chinelosynclaire7483
      @chinelosynclaire7483 9 місяців тому

      And yet he's just your salesman. Thankfully, she doesn't need your approval to be happy in her field.

  • @jonahreuben889
    @jonahreuben889 Рік тому +1

    I just stumble on your channel. I was wondering if you could be my mentor. If I could even get your email so we could communicate time to time will appreciate you.

    • @TobiDerin
      @TobiDerin  Рік тому

      Hi! Glad you're here. Unfortunately, I don't have the capacity at this moment. I'll try to provide as much information as I can via my UA-cam videos.

  • @fatimaumoru7991
    @fatimaumoru7991 Рік тому

    how can i reach you email