Product Development and Prototyping |SJ6|
Build, Test, Improve, Succeed

Welcome to the Product Development and Prototyping course, where we focus on transforming your startup idea into a tangible product that resonates with your target market.
This course equips you with the concepts, tools, and techniques to apply Lean Startup principles, build prototypes, and follow iterative development processes. Through case studies, practical exercises, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to test quickly, gather meaningful feedback, and refine your product continuously until it achieves strong market fit.
By the end, you’ll understand how to develop an MVP, leverage early adopter insights, and build products that deliver real value, drive customer satisfaction, and support business growth.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
  1. Lean Startup Methodology and MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Master the Lean Startup approach and learn to create MVPs that validate your business ideas efficiently.
  1. Prototyping and Iterative Development Process Understand how prototyping and iterative cycles help refine your product through continuous improvement.
  1. Gathering Feedback from Early Adopters Learn how to engage early users, collect actionable feedback, and use it to shape your product roadmap.
  1. Iterating and Improving Your Product Based on User Feedback Explore strategies for refining your product to meet evolving customer needs and market demands.
📦 What’s Included
  • Engaging audio deep dives and text lesson covering Lean Startup, MVPs, and prototyping
  • Coaching Session: From Spark to App: Prototyping Your Mobile Idea for Success
  • Practical exercises for building and testing product prototypes
  • Case studies of startups that achieved success through iteration
  • Downloadable Study Guide
👤 Who This Course Is For
  • Entrepreneurs ready to move from idea to product
  • Early-stage startups seeking product-market fit
  • Innovators testing and refining product concepts
  • Students and professionals interested in product development
Requirements
  • A validated startup idea is recommended
  • Willingness to experiment, gather feedback, and adapt
🎓 Certification
Earn a Certificate of Completion—demonstrating your ability to apply Lean Startup principles and develop prototypes that lead to market-ready products.

This is the 6th course in our Startup Journey: From Idea to Launch Path designed to ensure your startup's success:
Introduction to Startup Entrepreneurship
Market Research and Analysis
Business Planning and Strategy
Building Your Team and Network
Funding Your Startup
Product Development and Prototyping
Legal and Regulatory Considerations
Launching Your Startup
Growth and Scaling
Sustaining Success and Adaptation

🚀 Turn Your Idea into a Product That Works
Learn how to build MVPs, refine prototypes, and use customer feedback to deliver products that win in the market.