This final module tied everything together through roadmaps and prioritization. PMs decide what to build, when to build it, and why. Frameworks like RICE and MoSCoW help maintain focus on user value. The right thing done at the right time is what separates good products from great ones. For anyone starting their journey in Product Management: Prioritization is where product thinking truly begins. And if you're just starting your search for an internship: keep the momentum going and opportunities will present themselves, don't stop learning!

Like I previously mentioned, product development doesn't end at launch. For a product to be useful, there needs to be constant evolution. Feedback can be collected in various forms and then grouped to prioritize features for the next version of the product. Products need to grow alongside their users. Long-term success is determined by how well a product keeps up. If you want your product to succeed: listen before you build.

Exploring the UAE's fintech ecosystem showed me that good analysis isn't copying competitors. You need to understand where users feel friction and leverage that in your product. The idea of direct and indirect competitors helped me see that competition isn't limited to just apps in the fintech space, because when it comes to digital products, users compare your product with every product they've ever used. Products don't exist in isolation, and they need to be viewed as such. Always ask: "What are users already frustrated with?"

Product managers don't just manage features; their core responsibilities also revolve around managing problems, priorities, and alignment within the team. The focus is always on solving the needs of a user. Writing user stories helped me translate vague ideas into actionable requirements. This is important because product management is what turns ideas into reliable and scalable products, especially in regulated industries. This module prepared me to communicate clearly amongst a team, something that serves a purpose in both delivery and product quality. For anyone looking into PM: clarity is your biggest asset.

This module focused on understanding YAP's product ecosystem and user journeys. Understanding the YAP's core offerings, like digital accounts and remittance, showed me how fintech has eliminated friction from everyday banking. Mapping a user journey highlights what can cause friction in onboarding, reinforcing the idea of how UX has a competitive advantage in fintech and broadly determines the success of the company. Users don't just compare a fintech application to others in fintech, but rather all the digital experiences they've ever had. Learning to analyze user journeys has helped me develop the ability to identify friction points. If you're looking into fintech as a person in tech, it's very important for you to thoroughly understand who the user is and what slows them down, regardless of your specific role.