Business News | Breaking Into Product Management in 2026: Why Most Professionals Struggle and How to Get It Right
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. New Delhi [India], July 31: Product management roles are expanding as organisations prioritise product-led growth and digital transformation. Yet, readiness continues to lag. According to McKinsey & Company Project Management Index, 2025, fewer than half of product managers feel fully prepared for their roles, highlighting a critical capability gap. At the same time, Deloitte Digital Project Management 2025 report notes that 43% of new product launches fail to meet business goals due to execution challenges. This reflects a broader issue: demand for product talent is high, but clarity on how to enter or grow in these roles remains limited.
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New Delhi [India], July 31: Product management roles are expanding as organisations prioritise product-led growth and digital transformation. Yet, readiness continues to lag. According to McKinsey & Company Project Management Index, 2025, fewer than half of product managers feel fully prepared for their roles, highlighting a critical capability gap. At the same time, Deloitte Digital Project Management 2025 report notes that 43% of new product launches fail to meet business goals due to execution challenges. This reflects a broader issue: demand for product talent is high, but clarity on how to enter or grow in these roles remains limited.
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Common barriers professionals face include:
* Lack of hands-on experience in real product environments
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* Unclear understanding of required skills across business, technology, and user domains
* No structured pathway to transition into or grow within product roles
* Difficulty applying product thinking, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder management in practice
To address this, ISB Online, the digital arm of Indian School of Business (ISB) offers a structured pathway: the Professional Certificate in Product Management (28 weeks) which provides a guided, application-led learning to help professionals build relevant skills and navigate product management careers with clarity.
The 28-week Professional Certificate in Product Management is designed for professionals seeking deeper expertise and long-term growth in product leadership. Now in its 22nd batch, the programme focuses on driving advanced and strategic capabilities.
The programme enables participants to build end-to-end product strategies across markets and platforms. It covers product-led growth, pricing, and business model design, while strengthening technical product management skills. Participants learn to apply advanced AI and Generative AI across product discovery, design, and scaling. A strong focus is placed on stakeholder management and data-backed decision-making through hands-on projects, case studies, and masterclasses.
Starts on September 26, 2026, | Duration: 28 Weeks | Fee: INR 2,71,900 + GST
Learners have highlighted its practical relevance:
* Subramanian K, engineer at a leading global media and technology company, noted that the programme helped him understand how product teams prioritise and create value beyond technology.
* Pramod Vashist, Head of CRM at a global education services organisation, emphasised its strong balance of theory and real-world application, along with the value of peer learning.
Both programmes are delivered by ISB's globally recognised faculty and backed by a strong academic ecosystem. Ranked #1 in India, #2 in Asia, and #12 globally (FT Global MBA Ranking 2026), ISB brings research-driven insights and industry relevance to its learning experience. Participants also gain ISB Online Alumni status and access to a global professional network.
As product management continues to evolve, structured upskilling is becoming essential. Professionals who build the right capabilities with the right guidance are better positioned to navigate this shift. Professional Certificate in Product Management offers a clear, credible pathway to achieve career clarity, transition into product roles, and grow into leadership positions.
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