There are two areas in which I’m trying to sharpen my PM skills. I’m looking for recommendations for books, courses, and any other helpful resource.

First area is computer science: not so much learning a language but becoming more knowledgeable on software architecture. Want to know ‘what is possible’ and not so much ‘how to do it’.

Second area is business finance, learning common terminology and how to apply it in product management. Book ‘profit first’ was recommended as a starting point.

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System Design Interview book.

Learn SQL because when you understand how data moves you will understand a lot better.

If you work with webapps become more adept at using Chrome Dev tools.

Moreover the syllabus of the first semester economics or business administration is useful for the finance terms.

I always say a good Product Manager is also a good Business Analyst and vice versa.

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Exponent has a lot of free YouTube videos on system design interview mocks that are gems. I also read Alex Xus System design book which is also very good. SQL is best learnt by doing

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Stop reading and start doing. Its all about ​being a creator now and then showing how your experiences and skills while doing it benefut them. The creator economy has now invaded PM interviewing so you have to create anything (apps, content, delivery services ,etc) then bridge the "do people like me?" gap with leadership examples from your past roles.

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