What to Include and What to Cut Building a MVP

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By Michael Foster

By Michael Foster

Business growth strategist and financial consultant.

This course covers the fundamentals of MVP development, helping participants determine the essential features of their first product or service. Participants will learn how to prioritize features, create wireframes or prototypes, and launch with minimal resources.

Why It’s Worth It

Unlock real value — from fast results to long-term transformation.

Master the essential concepts of MVP development to efficiently bring your product idea to market.

Learn how to identify and prioritize features that truly meet your customers' needs, saving time and resources.

Gain skills in wireframing and rapid prototyping to visually communicate your product's value effectively.

Your Learning Roadmap

See everything included in your journey — from quick wins to deep dives.

Foundations of MVP Development

This module sets the stage by defining what an MVP is, its significance in modern product development, and how it differs from a fully featured product. It draws on principles from 'The Lean Startup' to stress the importance of validation and learning from real customer interactions. What is an MVP? Core Principles of Lean Development Debunking Myths Around MVPs

Understanding Customer Needs

This module focuses on researching the market, understanding customer pain points, and developing user personas. Leveraging insights from 'Inspired', participants will learn techniques to align product features with real customer needs. Market Research Basics Defining User Personas Problem-Solution Fit

Prioritization: What to Keep and What to Cut

Focused on feature prioritization, this module introduces various frameworks and strategies to help differentiate between core functionalities and non-essential features. Drawing from lean principles and tools like MoSCoW/Kano analysis, learners will know how to effectively trim product features. Feature Prioritization Frameworks Identifying Essential Features Data-Driven Decision Making

Designing and Prototyping Your MVP

This module focuses on turning prioritized features into tangible designs. Students will learn wireframing techniques and rapid prototyping methods inspired by books like 'Sprint'. Emphasis is on quickly iterating designs to test user feedback without heavy resource investment. Wireframing Basics Rapid Prototyping Techniques Iterative Design Improvement

Launching and Learning from Your MVP

This final module covers launch strategies and post-launch analysis. Participants will learn how to deploy their MVP with minimal resources and gather actionable insights from real market interactions. The focus is on setting up metrics and feedback mechanisms for continuous learning and improvement. MVP Launch Strategies Setting Up Feedback Loops Iterating Based on Data

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What Users Are Saying

Feedback from people exploring the learning experience
This course was a game-changer for me! It helped me clarify what features to prioritize for my startup and the wireframing tools they introduced were invaluable.
Lucia Gomez
I learned so much about MVP development. The insights on feature prioritization really helped me focus my efforts. I'd definitely recommend it!
Kamal Patel
Fantastic course! The practical examples and hands-on approach made it easy to understand the MVP process. I feel confident launching my product now.
Yuki Tanaka
Great content and structure. The course guided me through building my first prototype and even helped me think critically about what to cut.
Amina Abdi
This course exceeded my expectations. The community feedback and real-world tips were priceless as I work on my app. Highly recommend!
David Mwangi
The lectures on MVP essentials were brilliant! I love how interactive the course was and the support from the instructors was top-notch.
Sofia Moreno

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Start Your MVP Journey

Enroll now to build your successful MVP with expert insights and hands-on practice!

Interactive chat format for real-time questioning and feedback

Access to proven frameworks for effective MVP development

Practical exercises for hands-on learning

Flexible learning pace to fit your schedule

Instant feedback on your ideas and prototypes

Focus on actionable insights for immediate implementation