Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp
Become a Professional Product Manager
Go from beginner to product management professional in 25 weeks–all online, with no prior experience needed. At the Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp, you’ll learn UI/UX practices, product design and marketing, and software development skills to jumpstart a fulfilling, lucrative career as a Product Manager.
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Program at a Glance
Why Learn Product Management
Product managers are detail-oriented professionals who own the research, processes, development, and quality assurance integral to producing products.
Product Managers are in high demand since this role helps companies become or remain relevant by overseeing every aspect of their product development lifecycle. From conceptualization through pricing, consumer strategy, marketing, and beyond, a product manager ensures that goods and services are built in response to user needs. As a product manager, you’ll collect and analyze the relevant data needed to inform product decisions, coordinate with stakeholders, and design new product features.
Find out for yourself! Explore the industry, career pathways and more with our free Intro to Product Management course.
The Demand for Product Managers
According to Lightcast™ . 2022, product management employment in the US is projected to grow 11.6% over the next decade.
Businesses are actively seeking product management professionals across all industries and sizes, including local high-tech employers like Anthem Blue, Amazon, Cross, Capital One, and Humana.
Hiring for roles like Product Manager, Product Owner, and Offering Manager, these companies are rapidly growing and building out their technical teams.
Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp students graduate well-prepared for these roles and many others.
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Why Choose the Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp
Bootcamp Application and Start Dates
Fullstack Academy is one of the longest-running and most successful tech bootcamps in the nation, with incredible student reviews, years of experience in education, and impressive graduate outcomes.
Fullstack Academy brings its learning method, reputation, and community to the Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp to make Product Manager training more accessible.
How the Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp Works
The part-time Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp is designed for students to pursue high-quality tech education while continuing to balance work or other commitments. Our program provides you with the flexibility to fit career development into your life.
Class times:
*Break week after essentials.
In addition to official class times, students should plan for 1-4 hours per week for independent classwork and study time.
Class time options are subject to change. To see available class times for your cohort of choice, complete your application or schedule a call with a student advisor.
Intro to Product Management
You could already possess countless strengths that can be leveraged into a successful product management career with help from the Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp.
Take our FREE self-paced Intro to Product Management: Skills to Career Pathway course to see which of your existing strengths translate into a career as a Product Manager. You’ll also learn about industry roles and job growth, explore pathways to a product management education, and much more.
Tuition and Payment Options
There are many ways to pay for your bootcamp experience including self-pay, employer-pay, local/state government assistance, scholarships, and personal loans. Learn more about payment options.
Virginia Tech is committed to making tech education more accessible, so we’re reducing the enrollment deposit to $99* (normally $1,000) for a limited time. Get started on your journey before the deposit increases!
Enrollment Deposit - $1,000 $99*
Tuition During Program - $13,396
Total Tuition - $13,495
*Offer eligibility: Upon admittance into the program, pay the $99 non-refundable deposit in full prior to the enrollment date.
$500 Community Scholarship
For Virginia Tech alumni, current students, and employees.
$1,000 Military Scholarship**
For active-duty service members and military veterans.
**Valid ID required.
Big Return On Your Investment
Boost your earning potential in 25 weeks by gaining the skills you need to launch a new career in product management. Product managers in the U.S. earn an average salary of $102,326 (Lightcast™ . 2022), making now a lucrative and exciting time to join the product management field.
What You Will Learn
Our teaching methods enable students at every level to thrive. We ensure our curriculum consists of the most current, in-demand technologies to jumpstart a successful product management career. Taught by industry experts, the bootcamp is designed to provide technical skill-building as well as hands-on experience.
Product Management Tools
While guiding a product from initial concept to market can be complex, the curriculum in the Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp teaches you the latest tools and software necessary to get the job done successfully.
Our well-rounded curriculum covers essential product management tools for industry analysis, roadmapping, project tracking, management, marketing, and more. Here are just some of the tools and software you’ll learn in our program:
Designed by Real Product Management Experts
The Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp curriculum focuses on real-world application. Dynamic, working product management professionals developed the material in accordance with industry best practices as well as optimal student experience.
Meet our Curriculum Designers:
CEO of Winnovation Agency, a consulting firm for innovation and marketing
Science, Engineering, and Product Lead in Personalization at Amazon
Co-founder of Astellent, a consulting firm in product design, development, and launch
Head of Product at Strategic Education, Inc. an education technology company
Career Success
From day one of the Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp, students will gain valuable insight into how to secure meaningful, lucrative employment as a product manager. Throughout the program, a career-minded curriculum combines with career coaching to support your best chance at success. You’ll receive guidance in:
Growing your professional network
Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization
Interview and assessment prep
Salary-negotiation workshops
And much more!
You’ll also graduate from the program with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to solve real business problems for real companies.
Bootcamp grads are highly sought after by some of the world’s leading companies.
Virginia Tech Bootcamps are powered by Fullstack Academy. The companies listed above have hired Fullstack Academy NYC graduates.
How the Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp Compares
| Live, Online Instruction | Learn with Peers | Cost Per Hour of Curriculum Content | Hours of Content | Career Coaching | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp |  | | $40.30 per hour | 300+ hours | |
| Product Gym | |  | > $500 per hour | 12 hours | |
| General Assembly | | | $98.75 per hour | 40 hours | |
| Product School | | | $139.97 per hour | 30 hours | |
Who Should Attend
The Virginia Tech Product Management Bootcamp is designed for those looking to transition into the field or increase their knowledge base within it. There’s no experience required to apply, be accepted, or succeed in the bootcamp. Apply today and join others like you on the first steps to a life-changing career.
Healthcare
Finance
Retail
Customer service
Manufacturing
Admin
Marketing
And more...
Ready to Start Learning?
Once you’re ready to start your product management journey, here are the steps you can expect in the admissions process.
