BUILDUP
A
PRODUCT-
BASED
BOOTCAMP
BuildUp is a peer-to-peer, product-based technology bootcamp for mid-level specialists, designed to create the next generation of thinkers and makers in Armenia.
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The program
An immersive digital program, BuildUp creates one-of-a-kind opportunities for learning using multidisciplinary teamwork on real-world products.
Our tuition-delayed approach accelerates the educational process for mid-level specialists, creating high-performance tech professionals in up to 12 different fields.
The mission of BuildUp is to disrupt the way that technology is taught in Armenia — and develop an exceptional network of engineers, marketers, product managers, and more who are technically brilliant, collaborative, supportive, and passionate about building new products that can shape the future.
Our tuition-delayed approach accelerates the educational process for mid-level specialists, creating high-performance tech professionals in up to 12 different fields.
The mission of BuildUp is to disrupt the way that technology is taught in Armenia — and develop an exceptional network of engineers, marketers, product managers, and more who are technically brilliant, collaborative, supportive, and passionate about building new products that can shape the future.
Who's it for?
- Professionals with 1+ years of experience, currently working as specialists in the technology field
- Individuals who find problem-solving challenging, and who regularly face prioritization challenges
- Those who thrive in new and unknown territories, where one must learn things from scratch
- People who want to level up quickly, with ambitious plans to become high-performing professionals
- Those who are empathetic toward user's problems and willing to help solve them
Who you'll be learning from?
We've assembled a group of global tutors across the ecosystem of technology and product development.
How does it work?
Step 1
Apply & pass selection process
Step 2
Teamwork & online study
Step 3
Create cool product & publish on ProductHunt
Step 4
Get product job offer & increased salary
Our values
Community-driven
BuildUp is a community of people advancing entrepreneurship in Armenia.
Forward-thinking
Switching from an outsource-oriented economy to a product-oriented is essential for Armenia now.
Can-do spirit
We are focused on building a great community and professional team, so our students can focus on their growth.
Best-of-the-best
We are in love with effectiveness. That's why we’ve developed a curatorial approach to our program content with expert deans.
Classes starting in
April 2022
Concept/Solution Generation
- Understanding the Problem
- Researching Solutions
- Product Areas research and selection
- Picking the Winner & Starting Work On It
Concept Inception
- Develop Vision
- Decide the Key Requirements (Must Have/Nice to Have)
- Mutually Pick a “Reasonable” Path
- Evaluate the Risks, Boundaries & Roadmap for the Product
Concept Validation (market research, customer research, the what)
- Checking with Users vs. Interpreting their Intent
- Product Marketing Strategy
- Field Research
- Narrowing the Idea from Concept to Certain “Customer Pain” Solution
General Iterations
- Plan & Commit to the Requirements for Iteration
- Develop Product increment
- Test Software
- Deliver First Beta (Week 5-6)
- Incorporate Feedback from Users
- Adapt & Re-Iterate with New Feedback
Final Release Day (ProductHunt)
- The Key Things to Focus On
- What to Avoid Doing
- How to Market the Product
- Strategy Fitting
July
Demo Day🎉
Final Customer Feedback & Pitch Event