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

I enjoyed how the simulation combined KPI analysis, stakeholder communication, and project planning in a realistic product management scenario. It helped me practice selecting the right metrics, prioritizing key insights, and creating a structured presentation plan while considering the needs of different stakeholders. The hands-on approach made the learning experience engaging and practical.

Student, Southern New Hampshire University

I liked that the tasks felt like real product management work. Matching KPIs to business questions, prioritizing findings for different stakeholders, and building a project plan taught me how to connect data to decisions. The reference guides and the scenarios with Maya, Jordan and Priya made it easy to see how a PM works with a team.

Student, Gauhati University

Real-World Focus: Solves actual product problems using core metrics like retention rather than vanity data. Executive Storytelling: Teaches how to prioritize high-impact risks so stakeholders can make quick, actionable decisions. Modern Tooling: Hands-on exposure to how GenAI and analytics intersect in top tech and consulting workflows.

Student, Savitribai Phule Pune University