QA to product manager-switch career- need advice
I have 12+ years of experience as a Automation QA and I want to switch careers and become product manager. So seasoned product managers can you please share your experience on below-
- Is the role future AI proof. Someone told me this role will be intact because you always need a human to talk to clients and then communicate it to technical teams.
- What are the pain points of this career.
- Is there any certification that can help add weightage to the resume
- Any helpful online resources to start my learning journey.
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Switching from QA to Product Manager is doable with your 12+ years of experience. The role is relatively AI-proof because it requires human judgment, client communication, and strategic thinking—AI can't fully replace that. However, you'll need to upskill in product management tools like SQL, Jira, and Power BI to analyze data and manage workflows effectively.
Pain points include stakeholder pressure, tight deadlines, and balancing business vs. tech demands. Certifications like CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or PMI-PMP can add credibility. For learning, start with free resources like LinkedIn Learning, Coursera (Google PM Course), and books like "Inspired" by Marty Cagan.
The best way to transition? Learn from real PMs. Join our community where professionals share insights, referrals, and practical tips: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6weknl7133BQXjPva0pgB
Thank you. This is very helpful
+1 pls @ me as well to see suggestions