FAQ: Do I need to know how to code to be a Product Manager?

No, unless you want to work on platform or developer-focused products like an API, SDK, etc.

Why?

Because, as a PM, you should be able to use your product.

You need to be able to understand how it works, its limitations, and its experience.

So, if you don't know how to code, you won't be able to use your APIs, SDKs, etc

Do I recommend you learn how to code? Yea, it certainly helps. But you will more than likely not contribute to production code.

Do you know what every PM should know?

System Design, you will spend most of your time on this level and will be communicating with your engineers and other technical stakeholders on this.