Overview
Organizations across every industry rely on Product Managers to identify the right problems to solve, align teams around a clear vision, and deliver measurable outcomes. As AI becomes embedded in products and services, employers are looking for professionals who not only understand product fundamentals, but can also evaluate AI opportunities, assess data readiness, and make responsible, informed decisions about AI-powered features.
The Applied AI Product Management bootcamp is a 40-hour online virtual program designed for early to mid-career professionals pivoting into product management and tech. In this SAIT Micro-credential course, you’ll develop a strong product mindset and core product management capabilities across the full lifecycle, from discovery through delivery.
Topics include design thinking, user and market research, ideation, prototyping and testing, product vision and strategy, agile prioritization, backlog management, roadmapping, and outcome measurement. You’ll learn how AI has impacted the role of the Product Manager, how AI works, and how to use AI tools to support research, synthesis, decision-making, and iteration. You’ll also explore how to evaluate AI use cases and manage AI-powered products responsibly.
Through a capstone project, you’ll apply these skills in a live business context, working in teams to lead kick-offs, conduct stakeholder interviews, develop prototypes, and present a complete product case. Career-focused support, including résumé guidance and interview coaching, helps you translate your experience into employer-ready language.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the strategic thinking, practical product skills, and AI fluency to pursue entry-level roles such as Associate Product Manager, Product Owner, Junior Product Manager, Digital Product Analyst, Innovation Analyst, or Technical Product Coordinator. You’ll be prepared to contribute to AI-enabled product teams and guide products from concept to market with confidence.
This course is ideal if you:
- want to transition into an entry-level product management role
- work in business, technology, marketing, operations, or a related field and want to upskill with AI
- are ready to apply your existing professional experience in a product-focused career path
- want hands-on experience and a portfolio that demonstrates your readiness to employers.
Our partners
Developed with various industry and education partners, SAIT's Applied AI Product Management bootcamp is delivered in partnership with Tacit Edge Product Leadership. Tacit Edge is a Canadian company redefining how people learn to lead in the age of AI. Founded by two globally recognized product leaders, Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla, Tacit Edge has trained hundreds of professionals across industries, giving them the skills to reduce risk, solve real problems, and grow valuable products using applied product management and AI literacy.
There are no formal admission requirements for this bootcamp. It is designed for early to mid-career professionals who bring prior post-secondary education, workplace experience, or both, and are ready to build practical product management and applied AI skills. If you have experience working on projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, or contributing to business or technology initiatives, you’ll be well-positioned to benefit from this program.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- apply design thinking across the full product lifecycle, performing the Product Manager role from discovery through delivery, and using AI tools to support research, synthesis, and decision-making
- define, articulate, and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy, including for AI-powered products, informed by customer insights, business objectives, and AI-supported analysis
- prioritize and manage product work using agile practices, including backlog management, roadmapping, and outcome measurement, leveraging AI to inform prioritization and trade-off decisions
- plan and conduct user and stakeholder interviews, applying effective questioning techniques and synthesizing insights using AI-supported methods
- facilitate product discovery and delivery discussions, aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders around shared goals, constraints, and success metrics, including those related to AI capabilities and risks
- establish and lead a product team, planning and facilitating kick-offs and conducting live stakeholder interviews to drive alignment and momentum
- demonstrate effective product leadership and decision-making, embedding human-centred design principles while responsibly managing AI-powered features and products
- develop and present product prototypes and demonstrations, including AI-powered concepts, using AI to accelerate iteration and clearly communicate value, assumptions, and learning
- assess data readiness and evaluate AI opportunities at the product level, determining when and how AI solutions can be appropriately and responsibly applied
- produce and present a complete product case, showcasing the end-to-end journey of a product, including AI-powered components, from problem identification through validation, delivery, and measurement.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
SAIT Micro-credentials develop practical skills aligned to current industry standards and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT Technical Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to get the job done. Learn more.
Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Bootcamp
SAIT’s Digital Transformation Bootcamps provide intensive, hands-on experience to develop a wide range of in-demand and employable skills. These programs recreate real-world environments, giving you the opportunity to work with a team while building a unique digital portfolio.
Designed for the early to mid-career professional, bootcamps build on your existing experience, helping you reskill or upskill to transition your career — or supercharge the path you’re already on.
The perks
- Designed by industry experts and focused on the skills and mindsets that enhance employability
- Globally informed, locally driven — our programs are continually evolving to ensure the skills you learn are relevant here and now
- Personalized, hands-on learning designed to amplify learners’ existing expertise
- Networking opportunities with employers and industry partners
- Mentoring and career support that extends beyond the bootcamp
- Develop a unique digital skills portfolio to showcase your skills
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive access to online course content in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Functional webcam and microphone
- Internet access.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
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