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Since there is no product management degree program, the path to the profession can vary greatly. We compiled the responses of more than 1,500 product management and marketing professionals, who shared with us what other roles they’ve held in their career. Click here or on the image below to access our handy infographic.

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    The Pragmatic Editorial Team comprises a diverse team of writers, researchers, and subject matter experts. We are trained to share Pragmatic Institute’s insights and useful information to guide product, data, and design professionals on their career development journeys. Pragmatic Institute is the global leader in Product, Data, and Design training and certification programs for working professionals. Since 1993, we’ve issued over 250,000 product management and product marketing certifications to professionals at companies around the globe. For questions or inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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