How to Write PRD – Pre-recorded

In this course you will learn how to write a professional PRD (spec).

A spec serves as a fundamental pillar in product management. It encapsulates insights into customer or user needs, outlines the decisions based on this understanding, and details the requirements essential for developers, designers, analysts, and QA teams to execute the project accurately. In essence, it acts as the ‘glue’ connecting the ‘why’ and the ‘what’ – defining what needs to be built and why.

Mastering the skill of writing a comprehensive spec is among the first steps towards becoming a proficient product manager and excelling in the product delivery process. The quality of your specs directly influences the efficiency of the delivery process. Poorly articulated specs may lead to extensive communication and potential deviations from the envisioned outcome, causing frustration among stakeholders and possibly resulting in delayed deliveries.

Rest assured, this course will guide you through every aspect, providing you with a proven template for writing specs – one that I’ve successfully applied to my own products, and my students have found success with as well.

Beyond the technical aspects of crafting a spec, you will also learn the following:

1. How to define KPIs for your features
2. How to properly break your feature to user stories, and how to write the user stories
3. How to properly write the detailed requirements
4. How to address analytical questions related to your feature

And much more.

Throughout the course, I’ll furnish numerous examples for each section we cover.

By the end of this course, you will possess the knowledge required to create an outstanding PRD. This means understanding what elements are crucial to include in the spec and distinguishing them from extraneous details. You’ll comprehend the importance of mastering the ‘why’ and learn how to articulate requirements clearly and concisely. With a bit of practice, you’ll be able to apply this knowledge and transition theory into practical product management skills.