"Product Management Lifecycle and Processes"

The Product Management Lifecycle and Processes course offers a detailed guide to managing products in the highly regulated and technically complex world of payments and fraud prevention. Designed for product professionals operating in risk-sensitive environments, the course walks learners through every phase of the product lifecycle, from ideation and roadmap creation to launch, iteration, and retirement, while emphasizing the importance of security, compliance, and user experience. 

Participants will gain practical insights into defining technical and business requirements, navigating stakeholder collaboration, and using agile methodologies to deliver value. The course also explores UX strategies tailored for fraud prevention and regulated markets, techniques for validating user needs, and best practices for balancing innovation with operational and legal risk. 

Who Should Enroll?

• Product Managers working in payments, fraud prevention, fintech, or compliance-heavy industries. 

• Aspiring PMs looking to build their knowledge of product lifecycles, roadmaps, and requirements in high-risk environments. 

• Technical and Business Analysts supporting cross-functional product development efforts. 

• UX Designers, Compliance Officers, and Engineers involved in regulated product workflows and go-to-market strategies. 

Program Details

Program Level: Intermediate

Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Program Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study

CPE Credits: 1.5

Advanced Preparation and/or Pre-requisites: Payment Essentials is recommended.

For more information regarding any concerns, please email us at [email protected]. 

Refunds and cancellations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be communicated in writing to [email protected]. Refunds will not be issued once a course has been started. Additionally, courses must be completed within one year of purchase.

Merchant Risk Council is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org 

Course Created: 05/19/2025