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Skiplevel program

Inside the

Skiplevel program

Dive deeper into the curriculum to see how Skiplevel takes PMs from uncertainty to technical confidence, no coding needed.

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800+ PMs trained at companies like IBM, Whole Foods, Stripe, Sainsbury’s & more

How Skiplevel makes complex topics stick

Skiplevel moves technical topics from abstract theory to practical understanding using real product scenarios and industry tools.

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61% of Skiplevel students expense the course.

Master the core technical
concepts PMs need

Practice in realistic,
PM-focused scenarios

Apply what you learn to
real product decisions

Apply what you learn to real product decisions

Measure your growth with
pre and post-assessments

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61% of Skiplevel students expense the course.

Preview the full curriculum

Module 1

Applications & Infrastructure

Understand what actually happens behind the scenes when you build, launch, and scale a product. You’ll build your technical foundation with a clear understanding of cloud computing, infrastructure, client-side vs. server-side, tech stacks, APIs, and more — so you can speak confidently about what’s technically possible (and what’s not).

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How Does the Internet Work?

Cloud Computing

The Application Layer

Tech Stacks

Understanding APIs

Readings

Exercises: Design, mock & test an API

Module 1

Applications & Infrastructure

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How Does the Internet Work?

Cloud Computing

The Application Layer

Tech Stacks

Understanding APIs

Readings

Exercises: Design, mock & test an API

Module 1

Applications & Infrastructure

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How Does the Internet Work?

Cloud Computing

The Application Layer

Tech Stacks

Understanding APIs

Readings

Exercises: Design, mock & test an API

Module 2

Speed & Performance

Learn the technologies and strategies for improving app speed, performance and availability. You’ll gain the vocabulary and instincts to have smarter conversations about performance trade-offs.

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Physical Limitations

Network Speed

Process Efficiency

Readings

Exercises: Upload an Image and Distribute it using a AWS CloudFront & S3 Bucket

Module 2

Speed & Performance

Learn the technologies and strategies for improving app speed, performance and availability. You’ll gain the vocabulary and instincts to have smarter conversations about performance trade-offs.

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Physical Limitations

Network Speed

Process Efficiency

Readings

Exercises: Upload an Image and Distribute it using a AWS CloudFront & S3 Bucket

Module 2

Speed & Performance

Learn the technologies and strategies for improving app speed, performance and availability. You’ll gain the vocabulary and instincts to have smarter conversations about performance trade-offs.

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Physical Limitations

Network Speed

Process Efficiency

Readings

Exercises: Upload an Image and Distribute it using a AWS CloudFront & S3 Bucket

Module 3

Data & Databases

Get clear on how data is stored, retrieved, and structured in modern applications. You’ll learn to ask sharper questions about how requirements are translated into database schema design and its impact on your product, be able to read and write basic SQL queries, and understand data and databases on a deeper level.

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Where is Data Stored?

How Should Data be Stored?

How do we Access and Retrieve Data?

Readings

Exercises: Design a database Schema using AWS DynamoDB

Module 3

Data & Databases

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Where is Data Stored?

How Should Data be Stored?

How do we Access and Retrieve Data?

Readings

Exercises: Design a database Schema using AWS DynamoDB

Module 3

Data & Databases

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Where is Data Stored?

How Should Data be Stored?

How do we Access and Retrieve Data?

Readings

Exercises: Design a database Schema using AWS DynamoDB

Module 4

Architecture & Diagrams

System design is the blueprint for all software. You'll learn about monoliths, and microservices, be able to read and create architecture diagrams, and most importantly, understand the trade-offs behind technical decisions so you can contribute meaningfully to technical discussions.

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Software Architecture

Scenario: High Traffic Dilemma

Scenario: Automatic Email Reminders

Scenario: Email Functionality Goes Down

Readings

Exercises: Dissect & Design a Microservices Diagram using LucidChart

Module 4

Architecture & Diagrams

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Software Architecture

Scenario: High Traffic Dilemma

Scenario: Automatic Email Reminders

Scenario: Email Functionality Goes Down

Readings

Exercises: Dissect & Design a Microservices Diagram using LucidChart

Module 4

Architecture & Diagrams

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Software Architecture

Scenario: High Traffic Dilemma

Scenario: Automatic Email Reminders

Scenario: Email Functionality Goes Down

Readings

Exercises: Dissect & Design a Microservices Diagram using LucidChart

Module 5

Software Development Lifecycle

Go behind the curtain of how software actually gets built—from planning and design to testing and release. You’ll walk away with a clear, end-to-end understanding of the development process including best practices, version control, risk management strategies for releasing new features, telemetry, logging, and more.

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Phase 1: Planning

Phase 2: Technical Design

Phase 3: Build

Phase 4: Testing

Phase 5: Deployment

Phase 6: Maintenance

Readings

Exercises: Iterate through the SDLC with GitLab

Module 5

Software Development Lifecycle

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Phase 1: Planning

Phase 2: Technical Design

Phase 3: Build

Phase 4: Testing

Phase 5: Deployment

Phase 6: Maintenance

Readings

Exercises: Iterate through the SDLC with GitLab

Module 5

Software Development Lifecycle

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Phase 1: Planning

Phase 2: Technical Design

Phase 3: Build

Phase 4: Testing

Phase 5: Deployment

Phase 6: Maintenance

Readings

Exercises: Iterate through the SDLC with GitLab

Course samples

See Skiplevel in action

Watch two sample lessons to see how Skiplevel makes technical concepts clear, approachable, and PM-friendly.

Our students

After Skiplevel, 91% of PMs report feeling more confident in technical discussions

I thoroughly enjoyed the practical side of this course. It gave me an opportunity to use applications I have never even heard of really helped me to understand the material. I am just over a year into my product management career and this has given me that boost of confidence I needed in understanding the technical side of being a PM.
Tiffany Tait
Product Manager
If you are a PM with a non-technical background, I'd highly recommend Skiplevel. It walks you through all the basics of knowing the end-to-end process of an application being built and the details in between. It helps with day-to-day decision making, planning and roadmapping with my team. It brings a better understanding of the entire picture and helps me do a better job as a product owner.
Dhruva Vishwanath
Sr. Product Manager
I started Skiplevel to support taking on a second team focused on building microservices. Though I knew the theory and terms, I needed a deeper understanding to really assist and set direction for the team. The program delivered. Many acronyms finally clicked after 5+ years in product management.
Alexa Muir
Sr. Product Manager
The Skiplevel program exceeded all my expectations. This immersive program provided me with the technical literacy needed for software development - something I've lacked as a PM. The 5 modules were comprehensive, well-structured and exceptional at explaining complex concepts with clarity and enthusiasm.
Jamie Muscatel
Sr. Product Manager

After Skiplevel,
you'll be able to:

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61% of Skiplevel students expense the course.

Ask smarter, more informed questions in engineering conversations

Push back with confidence & challenge assumptions when needed

Scope timelines and feasibility with greater clarity

Communicate technical decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders

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61% of Skiplevel students expense the course.

Why PMs love Skiplevel

Built for PMs,
taught by engineers

Learn from experienced software engineers who understand what PMs actually need to know and how to explain it.

Learn by doing to build
real confidence

Learn by doing to build real confidence

Hands-on activities with popular tools like Postman, AWS, and GitLab help you move from abstract to practical knowledge.

Bite-sized lessons that
make tech click

Bite-sized and visually engaging videos turn intimidating technical topics into “aha” moments you can use right away.

Self-paced
for busy PMs

Go at your own speed, revisit lessons anytime, and fit learning around your schedule.

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61% of Skiplevel students expense the course.

Meet the instructor

Finally, a safe space
to ask all your
"dumb" questions

Hi, I’m Irene Yu. I’ve spent over 10 years building software as a full-stack engineer — and mentoring hundreds of Product Managers along the way.

I’ve seen how easy it is for product and engineering teams to misunderstand each other. PMs feel stuck, engineers feel frustrated, and no one really wins.

I created Skiplevel to bridge that gap — so PMs can finally ask the questions they’ve been afraid to ask and walk into technical conversations with real confidence.

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