2024 NPDP Examination Time:
Generally, the NPDP exam is held twice a year, in May and June of each year, 5438+065438+ 10, so the NPDP exam time in 2024 is expected to be May and June of 2024, 5438+065438+ 10. The NPDP exam is an international qualification exam for product managers initiated by American Association for Product Development and Management, and held by China Foundation for International Talent Exchange in China.
NPDP application conditions
1, Work experience: Candidates with bachelor degree or above must have accumulated more than 2 years of professional work experience in new product development in the last 4 years; The examination of college degree or below should have accumulated more than 5 years of professional work experience in new product development in the last 8 years.
2. Training requirements: completing pre-test training: participating in new product development training organized by officially authorized training institutions (40-hour certificate).
Obtaining NPDP certification can bring the following benefits:
1. Enhance professional competitiveness: product managers with NPDP certification are more competitive in the job market, especially in the field of new product development.
2. Obtaining international recognition: NPDP certification is issued by an international authority and is internationally recognized, which is conducive to personal career development.
3. Improve the ability level: through the study and training of NPDP certification, improve the individual's product development and management ability, improve the work efficiency and the overall strength of the team.
4. Establishing personal connections: participating in NPDP certification training and learning can make friends with product managers in different industries and fields, and establish extensive personal connections, which will help personal career development and expand business opportunities.
5. Enhance personal brand image: A product manager with NPDP certification can enhance personal brand image, increase personal influence and bring more opportunities for personal development.
What kind of people are suitable for learning NPDP?
1) A product manager who wants to systematically study international authoritative new product development management and obtain NPDP certification.
2) CEO, president, or other middle and senior managers involved in innovative product development, such as product vice president, product director, and person in charge of new product development.
3) R&D team manager, product manager, project manager, marketing manager, technical engineer, designer, market researcher, etc.
4) Other relevant personnel who intend to become product managers or aspire to become product managers.
5) Project managers who have obtained PMP certification and want to further improve.
6)NPDP is the top certification in the product industry, and it is also a sharp weapon for non-product job conversion.
How much do I need to prepare for the NPDP exam?
There are two main fees for applying for NPDP: 1, training fee; 2. Registration fee.
1, NPDP training fee: there is no uniform standard, and the current NPDP training institutions on the market are priced at around 2800-8000.
According to the registration conditions of NPDP exam, candidates need to complete 40 hours of new product development training courses and obtain corresponding training certificates before taking the NPDP exam. Only the training certificate issued by the training institution authorized by PDMA is valid, so candidates need to confirm that the institution is authorized in the "Product Manager International Qualification Certification Website" when choosing the NPDP examination training institution.
Due to the differences in teachers and service quality of various training institutions, the pricing of training in various institutions will be different.
2.NPDP registration fee: 3,200 yuan/time.
After the NPDP examination registration materials are approved, candidates can pay the registration fee online, and the fee will be paid in real time, and the China Foundation for International Talent Exchange will issue an invoice.
Candidates must fill in the invoice information correctly when paying fees. Once the invoice information is confirmed and submitted, it cannot be changed. The invoice of NPDP examination registration fee is the proof that the candidate has successfully paid the registration fee. When applying for withdrawing from the NPDP certificate examination, candidates must send back the invoice. If the invoice is lost, the registration fee cannot be refunded. Therefore, candidates need to keep the registration fee invoice.
Textbooks for NPDP certification examination?
The textbook used in the international qualification examination for NPDP product managers is the Guide to Product Manager Certification Knowledge System (NPDP), which is a reference textbook issued in official website at present. This book introduces the basic theoretical framework, knowledge system and key points of the examination, including seven knowledge fields, such as new product development strategy, project portfolio management, new product process, culture, organization and team, tools and performance measurement, market research and product life cycle management, covering the whole process of new products from birth to overall promotion, and is also a complete product development management knowledge system.
Introduction to the author of the Guide to Product Manager Certification Knowledge System (NPDP): Product Development and Management Association (PDMA), founded in 1979 and headquartered in the United States, is the most outstanding advocate of global product development and management professionals, helping individuals, enterprises or organizations to improve their product development and management capabilities and effectiveness.
Content Description: The Guide to Product Manager Certification Knowledge System compiled by Product Development and Management Association introduces the basic theoretical framework, knowledge system and key points of NPDP certification examination, including seven knowledge fields, including new product development strategy, portfolio management, new product process, culture, organization and team, tools and performance measurement, market research and product life cycle management, covering the whole process of a new product from birth to overall promotion.
The basic principles of product development and management expounded in this book are widely applicable to product design, manufacturing and service industries, providing basic knowledge and guidance for continuous learning and continuous improvement of individuals and organizations.
NPDP Examination Form: Multiple Choice Questions (200)
NPDP exam duration: 3.5 hours
NPDP test method: written test, the test adopts paper paper, and candidates need to fill in the answer sheet when answering questions.
NPDP test language: Chinese and English are combined, with the original English title at the top and the corresponding Chinese translation at the bottom.