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Hey , it's a little off topic. But do you mind sharing how you switch from development to product management role? I am thinking something on the similar lines.
I was working in a team that had UX consulting so I learnt UX there and then did a certificate of digital design to get into a more visual development role, then gotten into more team leads and project management roles.
The current place I work at is a startup and not super structured, so I transitioned from a project manager role to more of a product role just by observing how the company needs shifted and put my hand up/strategically placed myself into product management related work and eventually transitioned into a product manager.
UX design is not too far from Product Mgt. As a UX designer, you center on personas, their goals and pain points. This is a core component in designing products including definition of current and future state. Learn about product roadmapping, prioritization and agile/scrum. I don’t think you’ll get a pay cut. Your UX design skill is an asset in PM bc sometimes other companies or projects don’t have a dedicated UX designer.
FYI: I was a former product manager.
While you’re still in your job, shift your mindset and pretend you’re the PM for your project. Observe and learn. Do you think you can do what the PM is doing? I hope the answer is yes given your experience and the Courses you’ve done. You need not check all the boxes when you’re starting a new role. That applies to any role. You already have the foundation. Feel confident. Confidence and the attitude that “you can” is what will set you apart from an associate. And always seek feedback from your team esp developers/architect.