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Technical Test for the position of Product Manager, ERP & Kumon Application Instructions: • Be aware of the time; you have to submit by 2:00 pm • Please prepare separate files for each question and upload to the provided link accordingly • You are not allowed take help from any other person Question 1. Kumon Instructor Desktop Application Modernization Challenge Introduction: Kumon, a leading global after-school education program focused on individualized learning, relies on a legacy desktop application for its instructors. This application, crucial for managing student data, tracking progress, assigning personalized coursework, and communicating with parents, has become outdated and cumbersome. Your role as a Technical Product Manager for Kumon Applications is to develop a high-level proposal for modernizing the application within a 2-hour timeframe. Deliverables 1. Understanding User Needs: ● Briefly outline how you would gather user feedback from Kumon instructors (e.g., surveys, user interviews, user observation sessions). ● Identify 2-3 key pain points instructors experience with the current application. 2. Modernization Strategy & Features: ● Describe your overall approach to modernizing the application, considering: ○ User experience (UX) design principles for a user-friendly and intuitive interface that empowers instructors to deliver exceptional learning experiences. ○ System architecture principles to ensure scalability and seamless integration with existing Kumon systems (e.g., student data management, registration). ○ Technological stack considerations, including potential tools and frameworks for development that prioritize security and data privacy.
● Propose 3 core features you would prioritize for development in the initial phase. Briefly explain the rationale behind each feature (user impact, efficiency improvement, alignment with Kumon's focus on individualized learning). 3. Implementation Considerations: ● Discuss potential technical considerations for modernizing the application, including: ○ Scalability to accommodate a growing user base and data volume. ○ Secure data storage and transmission protocols to comply with internal and external data security standards. ○ Potential need for integration with existing Kumon ERP systems. ● Outline a high-level plan for user training and change management during implementation, including potential metrics for tracking success (e.g., user adoption rate, task completion times, improvement in core functionalities like data management and reporting). Remember: ● This is a hypothetical scenario. Focus on showcasing your understanding of user needs, feature prioritization, project management skills, and the overall modernization process. ● You can present your proposal in a document or a slide deck (PPT), whichever you find most effective. Question 2. Data Analysis Introduction: This data analysis test assesses your ability to analyze student enrollment and progress data at Kumon centers and translate it into actionable insights for instructors. You are provided with a sample anonymized Kumon center report in Excel format. Data Description: The report contains information about student enrollment and progress within the Kumon program. • Student Name (anonymized) • Student ID (anonymized) • School Grade • Start Date (enrollment date) • Subject Enrolled (e.g., Math, English) • Levels Progressed By Month (e.g., B200 in Math for August 2023 indicates level B achieved in that month)
Task: Write a Python script that analyzes the provided Kumon center report and generates a new report addressing the following: • For each student, calculate the number of months spent at each level for each subject. This information helps instructors identify students who may benefit from a level advancement or require additional support. • A well-commented Python script: o The script should be adaptable to handle potential variations in how the data might be structured within the report (tables vs. lists, etc.). o The script should be clear and easy to understand with comments explaining each step. • Generated Report: o The report should be in the form of a table with the following headers: o Student Name o Student ID o Subject o Enrollment Date o Levels (This column should contain a list of achieved levels along with the corresponding duration for each in months) Question 3. Mobile-First Landing Page Design - Kumon ASHR Ceremony 2024 Target Audience: Kumon Parents (mobile users) Goal: Design a high-fidelity mockup of a mobile landing page that effectively captures the essence of the ASHR ceremony and motivates parents to register their interest in attending the 2024 event, while collecting key data points. Deliverables: ● A high-fidelity mockup of the mobile landing page design in a format that can be easily reviewed (e.g., JPG, PNG, Figma prototype link, PowerPoint slide, Miro board link, etc.). ● A brief explanation (2-3 sentences) of the key design decisions and how they cater to the mobile user experience and project goals. Content Requirements: ● Headline: Briefly introduce the ASHR ceremony and year (e.g., "Celebrate Your Child's Achievements! Kumon ASHR Ceremony 2024"). ● Venue details and Date: Include the location and date of the ceremony. ● Optional: Highlight from the 2024 ceremony (e.g., special guest speaker).
● Registration Form: ○ Parent Name (text input field) ○ Child's Name (text input field) ○ Child's ID (text input field) ○ Kumon Center (dropdown menu or text input field, depending on implementation) ● Call to Action (CTA) button: Prominent button for parents to register their interest (e.g., "Register Now"). Design Considerations: ● Mobile-First Focus: Design the landing page primarily for mobile viewing, ensuring optimal layout, easy navigation, and finger-friendly interactions. ● Visually Appealing: Utilize high-quality images or graphics that showcase the excitement and joy of the ASHR ceremony while considering mobile data usage. ● Simple and Clear: Prioritize clear information hierarchy and intuitive user flow for registration, considering limited screen space. ● Large, Readable Text: Use fonts and text sizes optimized for easy reading on mobile devices. ● Thumb-Friendly Interaction: Design buttons and other interactive elements to be easily tappable with a thumb.