AI for PMs bootcamp — Maven course by Valerio Zanini

Valerio Zanini’s bootcamp targets a gap that most AI-for-PM courses overlook: you do not need to be building an AI product to benefit from AI in your product work. The 2-week intensive focuses on applying AI tools across the standard product development lifecycle — discovery, define, design, and drive — regardless of what type of product you manage.

Structure

Four live sessions over two weeks (2 hours each), plus 2-4 hours of hands-on projects between sessions. The curriculum follows the PDLC phases in sequence:

• Week 1: Discovery with synthetic users and AI-assisted interviews, then defining problems through AI-accelerated insight generation.
• Week 2: Expanding ideation and solution design with AI, then building prototypes with what Zanini calls “vibe-coding” — using AI to create functional MVPs quickly.

Each session includes assignments where you apply techniques to a real product idea, building a reusable workflow you can take back to your day job. A digital copy of Zanini’s book “AI for Product Managers” is included.

Who it’s for

Working PMs, product owners, and product leaders who want to move beyond casual ChatGPT usage to systematic AI integration. The course assumes PM experience and familiarity with basic AI tools — this is not an introductory tutorial.

Strengths

The 2-week format respects working professionals’ time while maintaining enough intensity to develop practical skills. The emphasis on a repeatable workflow (not just tool-specific tips) means the learning transfers even as AI tools evolve. The included 1-on-1 coaching call with Zanini after the course helps with implementation in your specific context.

At $795, it sits at a reasonable price point between free content and premium programs.

Limitations

Two weeks is compact. Participants who cannot commit 6-8 hours weekly may fall behind on projects. The course covers breadth across the PDLC rather than deep-diving into any single phase, so PMs needing specialized expertise (say, in AI-assisted user research specifically) may want supplementary material.

Verdict

A well-structured middle ground — more practical than MOOCs, more accessible than premium cohorts, and focused on the right question: how does AI change your daily PM work, not just your product’s features. The repeatable workflow approach gives this course lasting value beyond the two weeks.