What good certifications to have as a Product Manager?

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Product management is own of those jobs that doesn't have a single path to getting the job. Meaning there's no certs out there that are said to be better than others at getting you noticed or getting you the job. That said, it doesn't hurt to find some on places like Coursera and have those certs on your resume. The best thing you can do for yourself is network network network. See what others are doing, how are they successful in getting into the role.

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