Digital Product Manager Level 4 - Qualification
Overview
The Digital Product Manager Level 4 qualification develops the skills and knowledge required to manage digital products through their lifecycle.
Learners will gain a holistic understanding of technology, data and user requirements, enabling them to lead teams in producing systems, services, apps, websites or software in a digital environment.
It equips learners to use feedback to maintain and enhance digital products over time.
Key information
This course is ideal for individuals working in the public or private sector, who interact with a wide range of stakeholders inside and outside their digital and technical development teams.
It is suitable for those looking to develop their leadership and coordination skills in managing digital products.
Learners will be allocated a dedicated Tutor/Assessor, who will work closely with both the learner and employer to ensure the level selected is suited to individual roles and prior skills and knowledge.
Delivery is primarily remote via Microsoft Teams, with workplace visits and face-to-face sessions available if required. Dates and times for the training will be agreed between the learner and employer to ensure minimum disruption to the organisation.
Units
Learners will complete a set of mandatory units and select from a range of optional units to tailor the qualification to their role. Optional units may include topics such as:
- Agile project management
- User experience (UX) design
- Data analysis and visualisation
- Digital marketing and communication
- Product lifecycle management.
Assessment
To successfully complete the qualification, learners will create a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their knowledge and skills. This will be reviewed during regular one to one meetings with Tutors/Assessors and used for assessment purposes.
Gower College Swansea utilises Smart Assessor, an online assessment management tool enabling provider, learner and employer to effectively track learner progress.
Benefits of the course
- Achieve a recognised qualification
- Develop leadership and coordination skills
- Gain expertise in managing digital products
- Enhance communication and stakeholder engagement
- Support career progression in digital roles.
Additional information
The apprenticeship also includes Essential Skills qualifications in communication and application of number, which upskills learners with GCSE equivalents to English and Maths if they have not already achieved grades A-C.