Product Marketer seeking advice on certifications/learning to advance skills.

Background: Economics & IT undergrad, Business Analytics grad. 3 years B2B SaaS PMM experience. Product Marketing Core Certification from PMA.

Goal: Take a course/certification (budget $1000) to enhance skills for career development & running own future startup.

Suggestions welcome. Thanks!

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I enjoyed classes from PMA but it wasn’t for the certifications, it was more for personal learning and growth

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