Platform as a Product

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Platform as a Product (2h)

In this course we will cover why it's crucial to treat (internal) platforms as any other product, understanding its value proposition, its customers, and the platform adoption lifecycle. This is a self-paced, video-based course.

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Why should you take this course?

Understand how to create a platform value proposition that is compelling but also realistic.
Distinguish true platform customers from other stakeholders and how to carefully design and curate the platform to meet their needs.
Understand how to increase engagement as new platform services or features move through the technology adoption lifecycle.
Build in platform optionality to incentivize fast flow and optimize cognitive load to focus on value-added work, instead of toil and distractions.

What people are saying about this course

Fátima Rodríguez Calvo

Lead Product Manager @ThoughtWorks, Spain

"I enjoyed a lot taking this course. Not only because of the insightful and valuable content, including several real cases, but also because of the many resources for reading and watching attached to each chapter. I really recommend this course to anyone that wants to learn more about platform as product."

Filipa Matos

Product Manager @Talkdesk, Portugal

"I have been working as a platform product manager for a couple of years. During this time, I have read many articles and books but this course gave me the structure I needed to make my job easier."

Aleix Morgadas

Head of Engineering @ AtomicJar, Spain

"The Platform course is a must-have for mid-big companies, it's Platforms done right. Having the case studies, helped me drive my reasoning and connect the dots. It is a big plus. "

Chris Combe

Ways of Working @ UBS, UK

"I really enjoyed this course on platform as product. It has informed my thinking about people and architecture in a way that gives me the vocabulary to communicate effectively with the many groups and teams I work with on a regular basis."

Asier Marqués

Sr. Engineering Manager @ Packlink, Spain

"An invaluable course to dig into the concepts and clarify the vision necessary to implement this #DevOps team topology pattern."

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Discounted Bundles for Platform as a Product

Platform Engineering Bundle (15% OFF)

We have bundled the "Platform as a Product" course with the academy flagship course "Team Topologies Distilled" into the Platform Engineering Bundle at a 15% discount.

Platform Management Bundle (20% OFF)

For people in management positions we have bundled the "Platform as a Product" course with the “Team Topologies for Managers” course into the Platform Management Bundle at a 20% discount.

Course curriculum

1. Learning Resources for the Platform as a Product Course
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2. Slides handout for the Platform as a Product Course
3. Webinar: Platform as a Product - Latest Insights & Updates from Manuel Pais & Matthew Skelton
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1. Platform guiding principles at Uswitch
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1. What is the true value of a platform?
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2. Reducing cognitive load
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3. Platform lock-in decreases value
4. Platform options increase value
5. Measure value through customer satisfaction
6. EXERCISE: Platform Value
7. RECAP: Platform Value
1. Who are the true platform customers?
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2. Curating the platform experience
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3. Platform must be fit for purpose
4. Discovering and prioritizing customer needs
5. EXERCISE: Platform Customers
6. RECAP: Platform Customers
1. Engineering platform happiness at HelloFresh
1. Poor UX kills great products
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2. Consistent UX reduces cognitive load
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3. DevEx for internal platforms
4. EXERCISE: Platform Experience
5. RECAP: Platform Experience
1. What if no one uses the platform?
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2. Measuring platform adoption
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3. Reducing friction for the early majority
4. Reducing friction for the late majority
5. Selling the platform
6. EXERCISE: Platform Adoption Cycle
7. RECAP: Platform Adoption Cycle
1. How to get started with platform as a product
2. Lessons learned in this course
3. The End
1. Course Rating
1. Do you think Team Topologies can be a game-changer for your team and your organization?

About this course

€195,00
39 lessons

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