Product Management

Explore how product managers use performance data, player insights, and project planning to support better decisions

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to Forage Academy. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Forage Academy. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

2-3 hours

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

Welcome to the program! We’re excited to have you here.

Have you ever wondered how product teams decide which features to improve, which users to focus on, or whether a product is performing successfully? Behind many of these decisions are product managers who turn user behavior and performance data into clear, actionable insights.

In this job simulation, you’ll step into the role of a product management intern supporting a mobile gaming team. You’ll explore how product managers use key performance indicators and player data to understand product performance, identify meaningful trends, and support strategic decision-making.

You’ll also practice turning those insights into action by planning a presentation for key stakeholders across development, marketing, and leadership. Along the way, you’ll strengthen practical skills in data interpretation, communication, and project planning.

By the end of the simulation, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what product managers do and experience, completing tasks inspired by the work they perform every day.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Forage Academy. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Critical Thinking

Performance Management

Presentation Preparation

Problem Solving

Project Planning

Written Communication

Introduction from Forage Academy

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Your role

You are a Product Management Intern supporting the Legends of Aether Product Team.
You will work closely with Maya, the Lead Product Manager, and collaborate with colleagues across data and marketing.
You will help the team understand player behavior, evaluate product performance, and prepare information for an upcoming stakeholder review.
Your work will involve interpreting KPIs, prioritizing player insights, and organizing a cross-functional presentation project.

Your goal

Learn how product managers connect performance data to specific business questions.
Recommend the most relevant KPIs for evaluating player activity, retention, churn, and conversion.
Identify which findings should receive the most attention in a stakeholder presentation.
Create a clear project plan that outlines the steps, contributors, dependencies, and review points needed to develop the presentation.

Intro & Scenario

Your role

You are a Product Management Intern supporting the Legends of Aether Product Team.
You will work closely with Maya, the Lead Product Manager, and collaborate with colleagues across data and marketing.
You will help the team understand player behavior, evaluate product performance, and prepare information for an upcoming stakeholder review.
Your work will involve interpreting KPIs, prioritizing player insights, and organizing a cross-functional presentation project.

Your goal

Learn how product managers connect performance data to specific business questions.
Recommend the most relevant KPIs for evaluating player activity, retention, churn, and conversion.
Identify which findings should receive the most attention in a stakeholder presentation.
Create a clear project plan that outlines the steps, contributors, dependencies, and review points needed to develop the presentation.

Reviews

4.5

The simulation provided a realistic and practical look into the day-to-day responsibilities of a Product Manager. I particularly valued working through real-world scenarios—from defining relevant KPIs (like Day 7 Retention, DAU, and Churn) using a structured reference guide, to prioritizing critical business insights and planning cross-functional stakeholder communications.

Student, Lovely Professional University

I really enjoyed the practical approach of this simulation. The tasks like analyzing KPIs and prioritizing findings for different stakeholders gave me a clear understanding of how a Product Manager makes data-driven decisions. It was well-structured, engaging, and very relevant to real-world product management in the gaming industry.

Student, Apex Institute of Higher Education

I liked that the simulation was practical and gave me a chance to apply KPI concepts to realistic business situations. I especially enjoyed having to choose the most relevant KPI based on the specific question rather than simply identifying definitions. It made the decision making process feel more realistic and helped me understand how data can support product decisions.

Student, University of Malawi