I found the Practical Product Management course not only thoroughly enjoyable but also enlightening into exactly what Product Management should be doing and how to do it. I am fairly new to the PM role having spent most of my time in consultancy and SE work and the biggest challenge I find is being able to break free of the need to answer everything with a technical leaning. So to be able to base desicions on market fact and true customer requirements is as you say 'not rocket surgery,' but something that sales forces the world over cannot argue with (although they will probably have a go!!).

“Even though I don’t work directly in product management/requirements, the Practical Product Management course gives me a greater understanding of the P.M. role, its expectations and challenges. Understanding all that is involved and the influences will allow me to better communicate and collaborate with the product managers.”
About the instructor: “Barbara is very well read and experienced. Able to eloquently control the class while still allowing input/ideas to be shared. Great examples which help to generate ideas in our respective fields and companies.”