Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet Launches Product Management Community of Excellence Initiative 

Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet has launched an innovative learning solution to support product managers operating in Ireland’s world-renowned technology sector.

The new Product Management Community of Excellence initiative aims to centralise best practices, promote continuous learning, and provide professionals with the necessary tools to excel in a rapidly changing industry. It is designed to enhance collaboration and drive measurable growth for organisations operating in the sector.

The initiative will build on the 15-year success of the Postgraduate Diploma in Product Management - a collaboration between Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet and TU Dublin, in partnership with Skillnet Ireland. Over 300 companies have already benefited from the postgraduate programme, which emphasises applied learning and real-world business impact.

“We are excited to unveil our Product Management Community of Excellence,” said Maire Hunt, Network Director at Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet. “This community will serve as a hub where professionals can exchange ideas, apply shared knowledge, and implement best practices to address today’s business challenges effectively.”

Chantelle Lamont, Development Advisor, Skillnet Ireland, said: “The Community of Excellence is a game-changing initiative for product managers operating in the technology sector. By fostering knowledge-sharing and upskilling, this innovative learning solution will allow industry professionals to remain at the cutting-edge, drive innovation and grow the sector.”

Dr Colin Hughes, head of the Graduate Business School at TU Dublin, said: “Applied learning is central to our executive education programmes, with content, exercises, and discussions shaped around real-world business challenges. This focus helps us to create programmes which are transformational for employees and impactful for organisations.”

Strategic product management is crucial for businesses in the technology sector and can determine a company’s success or failure. Product Managers with accredited and comprehensive knowledge of the product management domain are in high demand across leading Irish and International companies.

The Product Management Community of Excellence was officially launched at the Next-Gen Product Management Conference hosted at TU Dublin, on January 16th. The initiative will host events, workshops, and networking opportunities to support ongoing professional development. Additionally, it invites alumni from the postgraduate diploma programme to share insights and contribute to a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and success.

Further information about the Product Management Community of Excellence is available at www.digitalskillnet.ie.