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Product Management: The Power of Training and Process [Infographic]

Blog Author: Roger Snyder

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The 2nd Edition of the Product Management Skills Benchmark Report contains updated benchmarks, insights and findings for product leaders and professionals.

Establishing or improving your team’s product management processes is one of the most effective ways to improve the skills of your team over time.

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The Highlights

Based on our 2019 Benchmark Report it was found that there is an 11% average increase in skill set levels with  the power of training,  and according to our 2021 Benchmark Report and average of 12.3% increase of the skill level set can be reached with the power of training.

With the implementation of a formal product process skill sets can improve by up to 24% according to Productside 2021 Benchmark Report.

The Takeaway

Combining the Power of Training and Product Processes an increase of up to a 44% can be reached in Product Management skill sets according to our report from 2019. And  up to a 47% increase in Product Management skill sets was shown in the research from our 2021 Skills Benchmark Report.

About The Author

Roger Snyder

Principal Consultant at Productside, blends 25+ years of tech and product leadership to help teams build smarter, market-driven products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product management training improves PM skills by providing structured frameworks, shared language, and proven best practices. According to Productside’s Global Product Management Skills Benchmark, training alone drives an average 11–12.3% increase in skill levels. Training accelerates confidence, improves decision-making, and helps product managers connect daily work to measurable business outcomes.
A formal product management process creates consistency, alignment, and clarity across teams. Productside’s benchmark data shows that implementing a structured product management process can increase skill levels by up to 24%. Process helps teams avoid ad hoc decision-making, reduces rework, and ensures product efforts stay aligned with strategy and customer needs.
When product management training is combined with a formal product process, the impact is transformational. Productside’s benchmark reports show skill increases of up to 44% in 2019 and 47% in 2021. Training builds capability, while process reinforces behavior, creating lasting improvements in product execution and outcomes.
Product management benchmarks measure skill improvement through self-assessments across multiple competency areas, tracked over time and compared globally. Productside’s Skills Benchmark analyzes how factors like training and process adoption influence confidence and effectiveness. This data-driven approach helps product leaders identify gaps, prioritize development, and quantify the ROI of training initiatives.
Yes, product management training accelerates career growth by building strategic thinking, confidence, and credibility. Benchmark data consistently shows that trained product managers outperform peers in key competencies. When paired with a strong product process, training enables PMs to move beyond feature delivery and demonstrate measurable business impact—critical for advancement.

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