BravePrdM | Product Manager Stack

Become a confident, decision-making Product Manager with proof—not just theory.

The BravePrdM Stack is a hands-on simulation crafted for career switchers and aspiring PMs. You’ll step into the role of a Product Manager working on a real-world MVP concept for a fictional EdTech platform. Over 4 weeks, you’ll run discovery, shape a product vision, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead your product to MVP launch readiness—using the tools and methods top tech companies use daily.

Project Focus: EdTech MVP Launch

You’ll join a simulated cross-functional team to design and plan the MVP of a skill-based EdTech platform. This project will walk you through real-life product decisions, prioritization challenges, and stakeholder alignment needed to launch a usable MVP.

What You’ll Do

As a Product Manager in this simulation, you’ll drive product planning, team coordination, and roadmap development:

Phase 1: Discovery & Market Research

• Conduct user and competitor research
• Define the problem space and key user personas
• Draft a Product Discovery Report

Phase 2: Product Strategy & MVP Definition

• Write a clear Product Vision Statement
• Define Goals, OKRs, and North Star Metric
• Map out a Value Proposition Canvas

Phase 3: Feature Prioritization & Roadmapping

• Develop a product backlog with epics & features
• Use MoSCoW and RICE to prioritize MVP features
• Create a 4-week MVP product roadmap

Phase 4: Delivery Planning & Launch Readiness

• Write user stories with acceptance criteria
• Simulate team sprint planning and release prep
• Create a Go-To-Market Brief and post-MVP roadmap

Why this matters:

Your portfolio won’t just show what you’ve learned—it’ll prove how you think and lead as a Product Manager. Expect to stand out to hiring teams, recruiters, and startup founders.

Deliverables for Portfolio

By the end of the stack, you’ll complete and export:

• Product Discovery Report
• MVP Canvas & Vision Statement
• Prioritized MVP Roadmap
• Product Backlog (Spreadsheet or JIRA format)
• User Personas & Problem Framing Summary
• User Stories (with ACs)
• Go-to-Market Brief
• Final Demo or Case Study Doc

Tech Stack / Tools

Free or freemium tools included:

• Communication: Slack, Discord
• Product Boards: Trello, ClickUp, ProductBoard (trial)
• Docs & Briefs: Notion, Google Docs
• Diagrams & Strategy: Miro, Canva
• Backlogs & Stories: JIRA, Trello
• Roadmapping: Miro, Lucidchart, Roadmunk (trial)
• Research Tools: Google Forms, Typeform
• Meetings: Zoom, Google Meet

Mentor & Admin Resources

PM Mentor WorkBook

• Templates: Vision docs, MVP canvases, backlogs
• Feedback guidelines for roadmaps and stories
• Weekly group office hours + async Loom reviews

Admin Tools

• Participant checklist & deadline tracker
• 4-week simulation calendar
• Progress board & case study checklist

Onboarding Kit

• Slack/Discord channel invite
• Role play welcome deck
• Week-by-week simulation structure

Simulation Structure (4 Weeks)
Week     Focus Area Key Deliverables
1            Discovery & Personas Product Discovery Doc, Personas
2            MVP Definition Vision Statement, MVP Canvas
3            Prioritization & Roadmapping Backlog + MVP Roadmap
4            Launch Planning GTM Brief, Demo/Reflection

Optional Add-Ons

• 1-on-1 Mock Interviews
• Featured Portfolio Review
• Digital Badge + BravePrdM Certificate
• Top PMs Showcase on IG & LinkedIn
• Real Founder Challenge: Apply your MVP framework to a live startup pitch