Course Curriculum

4 Sections
00

Course Overview

1 Lesson 3 min
  • What You’ll Learn in This Course 3 min

Resources Provided

  • 0.1_CheatSheet_Career-Growth-The-Product-Builders-Handbook (PDF)
01

Auditing Which of Your Best Work is Invisible

5 Lessons 28 min
  • The Myth of "Good Work Speaks for Itself" 5 min
  • The Self Audit: Know What You're Working With 5 min
  • The Visibility Matrix: Where Is Your Energy Actually Going? 6 min
  • Three Ways to Improve How You Talk About Your Work 6 min
  • Case Study: What I Would Do If I Were in Your Shoes 6 min

Resources Provided

  • 1.2_Worksheet_The-Self-Audit-Know-What-Youre-Working-With (PDF)
02

Defining Your Next Moves

6 Lessons 51 min
  • So, What Do You Want? 3 min
  • Reverse Engineering Your Next Step 6 min
  • Building Your Roadmap 5 min
  • Prioritizing Your Skill Gaps 7 min
  • How I Decide Whether to Promote My Team Members 10 min
  • Navigating the Hybrid Visibility Gap 3 min

Practice Activities

  • Map Your Own Skills to These Promotional Requirements 17 min
03

Building a Compelling Argument That You're Ready

7 Lessons 40 min
  • The Evidence Log 8 min
  • Working Backwards From the Big Conversation 8 min
  • Preparing for the Conversation 7 min
  • Getting People on Your Side 5 min
  • Handling the "Not Yet" 4 min
  • Two Versions of the Same Conversation: Good vs. Bad 6 min
  • Final Advice 2 min

Resources Provided

  • 3.1_Template_How-to-Build-Your-Evidence-Log (PDF)
  • 3.2_Template_The-Career-Conversation (PDF)
  • 3.2_Template_The-Career-Conversation (Google Docs)

Learning Outcomes

  • Create opportunities with your work instead of letting it go unnoticed
  • Translate your work into business impact so leaders recognize your value
  • Reverse-engineer your next career opportunity to create a concrete roadmap
  • Build a case for your next role that your manager can champion when you're not in the room
  • Confidently lead career conversations and survive a “no”

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Tools Used in This Course

To complete activities in this course, you will need access to Google Docs or a standard PDF reader.

All other resources can be accessed through a standard PDF reader.

Turn Problems Into Solutions

Get recognized for your current work without seeming self-promotional

  • Audit your work to figure out how well each piece is helping you prepare for the next step
  • Lean into your specific strengths to show your unique value on the team
  • Translate your contributions into quantified business outcomes that leaders remember and repeat

Design a clear path to your next role

  • Decode the unwritten rules of how promotions actually get decided in your organization
  • Reverse-engineer real job descriptions to pinpoint the exact skills your next level requires
  • Turn your manager into an advocate who helps you earn your next opportunity

Walk into career conversations calm and prepared for any outcome

  • Collect the evidence your manager will want to see before they even ask the questions
  • Structure the conversation to help you stay grounded when the stakes are high
  • Flip a "not right now" into clear steps that will get you a “yes” the next time around

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will I have access to this course?
Once purchased, your access will never expire. This ensures you can learn at your own pace and return to review content as often as you'd like, whenever you need.
Will I get personalized instructor feedback on course activities?
No, personalized feedback is not provided for activities completed during the course. Most courses provide answer keys to activities that help learners reflect on their progress and understanding of course materials and examples.
What content can I download?
You can download a variety of resources provided with each course, including templates, how-to guides, cheat sheets, posters, reading lists, and more. Video lessons provided in all courses will not be available for download.
Can I access this course offline or on a mobile device?
Offline access isn't available yet, although we plan to add it. Most courses offer downloadable resources for offline reference.

For the best experience, mobile devices are not recommended.
Is this course eligible for the NNGroup UX Certification Program?
Unfortunately, self-paced courses do not count toward UX Certification. However, learners who complete the final exam will receive a “Recognition of Completion” to demonstrate their achievement.

See our Live Online courses for options that count toward UX Certification.
What can I share with my employer to show I’ve completed the training?
Upon completing a course’s final assessment, you will receive a “Recognition of Completion” showcasing your dedication to learning the topic. This document can be shared with your employer or professional network to demonstrate your new skills and commitment to professional development.