Hello Tobi, I'm glad I stumbled upon your video. I'm currently working as an intern PM at a Telemedicine startup (Utogenx) in Nigeria. I took a training course for 6 weeks in November (at Nsonye, a community that seeks to bridge the gender tech-gap by teaching young women tech skills for free) and built a tech E-library as my Capstone project. I really love product management, but I don't see a lot of Nigerian PM content on here so it's really great to see this. I would love to collaborate with you on video later this year. Oh, and yeah, I have an Engineering background too, from Unilag. Thanks for putting this out there once again.
@anitaomozo7499 Жыл бұрын
Hi Imole! Can I reach out to you via LinkedIn or Email?
@evalsamm2169 Жыл бұрын
Hi Imole, can we connect via any of your social media handles? Thank you
@evalsamm2169 Жыл бұрын
@imole can we connect?
@callhillglobalventuresland6977 Жыл бұрын
Hello Imole, hope this meets you well. How can I know more about the community you learnt your PM from. I am really interested. Can I reach out to via your socials?
@princessijere78818 ай бұрын
Hi Imole, I would like to know more about this community. I intend to start a career in PM and I need a guide.
@oromaowhonda38546 ай бұрын
thank you for this video, i am looking forward to trasiioning into tech, was not sure of what i really wanted but your video gave me hope.
@DavidAkinwale10 ай бұрын
I am glad I found your channel. I haven't found Aa lot of Nigeria content on this though. Thanks for sharing your story. I have been trying to learn skills based on my strength
@TobiDerin9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@YemiAyodeji Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I'm transitioning into Business Analysis as well and these are great tips. The fact that I had started building my brand like a business has been so helpful. I love the fact that you were very intentional about your transition, so it made easy on you. Well done🙌
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Yay! So excited for you! Yes, building your brand definitely gives you leverage. Love that you built it as a business!
@CryptoAtena Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I have also been stuck in trying to find out where my skills fit in the grand scheme of things. Thanks for the exposure.
@CyrusAgbo Жыл бұрын
Hi Tobi, thanks for this video. You however didn't give any specifics as to exactly "how" to start a career in PM. You used lots of "many platforms out there" and "many resources out there"... Lol. The specifics are absent. Please, what certification did you take first? What specific resources? What platforms? This will actually then be helpful information beyond the motivational part. Thank you and expectant.
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Hi, please refer to this video for resources - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpmof9J42b68qmQ.html
@CyrusAgbo Жыл бұрын
@@TobiDerin Seen. Watched. Liked. Subscribed!
@tabithaolayiwola6357 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tobi, Thank you for this video. I’m just transitioning into product management after being self employed as a fashion designer for the past 6+ years. I will be starting a PM program with Utiva come Saturday so I’m really excited for that. I have two questions if you don’t mind. 1. Lots of people talk about transitioning with prior skills and I think this only applies to people who are or have been in the corporate world. How would you advise to move forward on this? 2. You have rightly spoken when you said there are so many resources and honestly, I have found that causes information overload. How does one filter through this? How do you know what’s right and what’s incorrect? Also, you also spoke about building products with no code tools, I would love if you explored this on a later video. I think that would be a helpful resource for people like me who are just going in. Only if you have the time, of course. Finally, if you don’t mind, I would love to connect via email or linkedIn if you’re open to it. Thanks again for this video.
@Seamsbylammy Жыл бұрын
Hey sis!!!! Mind if we connect????? We are both on the same page. Also a fashion designer looking forward to transitioning
@funmibalogun8228 Жыл бұрын
Me too! I’m also a fashion designer that wants to transition. I’m not yet sure of the field I’m transitioning to tho, either product or project planning, I’m still doing my research and every suggestions, information will be greatly appreciated.❤️
@damilolaola-olatunji5601 Жыл бұрын
I’m on this thread😊, also a fashion designer transitioning into UX design, currently taking a course with Utiva also. We could connect if you guys don’t mind. Would be nice to have like minds in this similar journey!
@Platinem94 Жыл бұрын
Hey Ladies! I am also a transitioning fashion designer! It's so lovely seeing you all in the comments on the same journey😊 I would love to connect with you all on linkedIn also!
@davischibueze9760 Жыл бұрын
@@damilolaola-olatunji5601 hello pls can we connect?
@SandyOgech Жыл бұрын
😮 I didn't realise you changed your KZfaq name no wonder I haven't been seeing your videos lately. Just a search on Product Management and your video popped. Woow really missed your content Tobi!
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I changed it earlier this year. Welcome back!!! 🫶 💜
@alona301210 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with us ❤
@TobiDerin9 ай бұрын
Any time! 🥰
@damilareoyebode5764 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing, this is actually amazing 💯🔥
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it valuable!
@omolecaleb7300 Жыл бұрын
Wow this was a nice watch 😊. I could relate alot… to what you spoke about. I think I am a future product manager but not now. Maybe I still have 2 more years to go before I move into the PM career path
@urdarkside1 Жыл бұрын
Please can you make a video about the resources you used to learn about product management
@jirfhend Жыл бұрын
yes please
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
I’ll add to to my list!
@josephokorie-wm3ex Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey.
@emmanuellaumoera8086 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Very informative
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💕
@Laura-sg6ssАй бұрын
Hi! You said you got to actually manage a product before you went for roles. What did you do and could you do a video on this and break it all down for us?? 😊❤
@HarunaAbdullahi-pb6bf8 ай бұрын
Is product manager a future of any company?
@bisolamariam_sdg10 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@Byfhay10 ай бұрын
Hi Tobi, Thank you so much for sharing, this is actually amazing. In your video you mentioned a PM program you took can you share some of those program links. I have taken a couple of PM courses and to be honest I haven't found my footing Thanks
@busto9910 ай бұрын
Yeah I would welcome this as well :)
@chikkyebunoha200011 ай бұрын
Great info sections , please what’s the best industry for Product managers?
@TobiDerin10 ай бұрын
I haven’t worked as a PM in any other industry other than Tech, so I can’t really give an answer.
@HarunaAbdullahi-pb6bf8 ай бұрын
Thank you for contribution
@fafiechivasa6382 Жыл бұрын
I see the name change, was wondering why KZfaq sent me a notification 😆. Anyway, did I miss the name change announcement?
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
No announcement. Haha, it’s nothing serious 😅😂
@Renymua Жыл бұрын
Hello Tobi, thank you so much for this video Please can you help recommend courses I can take or the ones you took that was really helpful and helped you move faster , resources would also be really appreciated
@user-hx3gd7zr4q11 ай бұрын
You said you took some classes, I expected you to share what sort of classes and how we can assess such class
@iyanuoluwatemitope332 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tobi, I just made a decision on transitioning into product management and I have been looking for a place to learn and gain knowledge about it which has made me searched for videos about it on KZfaq and I am glad I stumbled upon your video, so I would need your assistance if there is any way you can help me out with this decision of mine. Thank you.
@buddyjewel6556 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Can you mention the program that allowed you to build products? Thank you Ma
@campusevangelism185922 сағат бұрын
how much is product manager salary in Nigeria?
@Debbie-cu7wh2 ай бұрын
You mentioned (not in this video) you joined a bootcamp. Please share what bootcamp
@obihenson98738 ай бұрын
Good Morning, I just got registered in Tech. And fortunately I got selected in first batch this year which I happened to study in product management. My question where can I start from here or what's am I expecting?
@JohnAbeku Жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you so much for sharing, you talked about some courses and programs you took can you share more on that. Thank you.
@AnnaAhanonu4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot
@isrealakhigbe36472 ай бұрын
what resources or courses would you recommend perhaps on udemy
@amagloria5466 Жыл бұрын
Could you please share the link to for beginners courses in product management. Thanks
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Hi, please check online resources like Udemy, coursera, etc
@judelinny3251 Жыл бұрын
Hello Tobi I just stumbled on your video, and am glad I watched. I am transitioning into product management, reason i came to KZfaq to gain knowledge in order to move forward. I am a business woman but lately i crave for a career, be somewhere i can gain experience, learn, grow and impact. With intellectuals. My research led me to PM Now am developing cold feet as i have no experience i have checked out the PM course on coursera. However, I would like to hear from an experienced as you, and my questions goes like this : Can I go into PM with little or no experience? I studied History and international relation so PM is different from what I studied. Also, can i get a few words of advice from you on how to start and figure this out? Thank you.
@HereWithBrooke9 ай бұрын
Hi Tobi, can someone who has no engineering background go into PM with ease? I have an advertising background though. I work as a brand communication strategist?
@TobiDerin8 ай бұрын
Yes! I don't have the typical engineering background. Also, advertising is quite similar to marketing and a lot of marketing folks transition into product management.
@Infobydavid Жыл бұрын
Hello Tobi, I’m glad to have stumbled on your Video. Good work you do out here. ❤ My question is, do you recommend a Career Coach for one who would be leaving his home country for Canada and is confused on what Career Pathway to take?
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Hey! I would say it depends. Personally, I would research various options and reach out to people in that career to learn more about what they do daily, the skills needed and much more. They will be the source of truth for you compared to a career coach who may not have experience in various fields. If you see that you're not making progress, you can get a career coach. You can do this first though, depending on your timeline and if you want to do less work by yourself upfront.
@blvckoj901011 ай бұрын
hi Tobi, i just got certified and doing some of the things you mentioned. Building a product does it have to be a working product?
@nursebondemcanada Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@amaampomaa9019 Жыл бұрын
Were you in the states when you started applying or you were in Africa
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
I was in Canada. I live in Canada.
@MHb7893 ай бұрын
Is this a good job for introverts?
@hannyfisher Жыл бұрын
Great! What kind of certification can one take on product management?
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Hi, it wasn’t really for “certification” purposes. There’s no certification for product management and you don’t require one to become a PM. I took it to learn about product management and the fundamentals, so you can take any course on udemy, coursera, Linkedin learning, etc.
@Preciousjobel10 ай бұрын
Is project manager same as product owner?
@TobiDerin9 ай бұрын
Hey no. Project managers are different from Product Owners, who are also different from Product managers
@odunadewalure16874 ай бұрын
so please how do I get dose programs too
@amosunabisola786 Жыл бұрын
Hello Sis,please did you write the PMP certification exam before getting a job?Thanks.
@Vivianuju-xs4uf3 ай бұрын
ok das a good one but please can you be my personal coach plssss mam i am interested in product management please
@CarmenM-ex9cw10 ай бұрын
What PM course did you take?
@abayomiquadri8839 Жыл бұрын
You transition from project manager to product manager right??
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
I was an engineer in training prior to product management
@klaudiak6615 Жыл бұрын
What was the program called?
@timbod5673 Жыл бұрын
Sorry what program are you talking about
@robincepeda7501 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get certified?
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Hi, there’s no body to “certify” a product manager. You don’t require a certificate to become a PM. I only took the course to learn about product management and the fundamentals, so you can take any course on udemy, coursera, Linkedin learning, etc.
@ibifurogeorge2093 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tobi, a friend of mine keeps telling me this and I thought he was just saying. I have taken Project Management foundation course on linked on and other platforms. I think I was too interested about the certifications I could get and often feel I am still not good enough. I get scared of apply for jobs cos I don't know where to start from.
@crazyjloop895 ай бұрын
@@ibifurogeorge2093right there with you
@JohannaDotson2467Ай бұрын
Ummm sorry but you need to mention your race and gender. DEI places a huge role in the selection process for these tech companies.
@millenialmusings8451 Жыл бұрын
DEI quota
@ukbulldog2024 Жыл бұрын
Hmmm. No Linkedin Profile. You had so much Mathematics Background and had studied at least Marlih Coding BUT your background core competencies was not developed or replicated. Aero Engineering could lead to MRO and Airframes Engine Certification. Why start something and not follow the runway to take off after V1. It is a shame. Product Management... Yulk My Sales Man is doing it with no qualifications.
@comfortajani7004 Жыл бұрын
Lol, she already said she did not enjoy doing aerospace engineering. This comment is heartbreaking. Take a chill pill
@anitaomozo7499 Жыл бұрын
Weirdo.
@Gracehavens Жыл бұрын
You're part of the major issues we have never impose ur choices to someone else. And besides she said she loved her fjob and definitely PM gives her better chances and growth. Rest with ur opinions and less limit to your sales man, have regards for humans.
@feji7994 Жыл бұрын
Please shut up
@chinelosynclaire748311 ай бұрын
And yet he's just your salesman. Thankfully, she doesn't need your approval to be happy in her field.
@jonahreuben889 Жыл бұрын
I just stumble on your channel. I was wondering if you could be my mentor. If I could even get your email so we could communicate time to time will appreciate you.
@TobiDerin Жыл бұрын
Hi! Glad you're here. Unfortunately, I don't have the capacity at this moment. I'll try to provide as much information as I can via my KZfaq videos.