What is the difference between the CPM® and CPMM® exam?

What is the difference between the CPM®/CPMM® and the ACPM® exam?

What is the DUAL certification exam?

What should I do to prepare for the exam?

Who can apply to take the certification exam?

Where and when can I take the certification exam?

When and how will I find out if I've passed?

What happens if I don't pass the exam?

How can I show my designation as a CPM® or CPMM®?

Are there different exams for different industries? If I am a software product manager, do I take the same exam as a consumer brand manager?

What is the difference between the CPM® and CPMM® exam?

The Certified Product Manager (CPM®) exam covers the product management functions such as championing new products throughout the front end of the product lifecycle, from inception through to launch.

The Certified Product Marketing Manager (CPMM®) exam covers the functio of product marketing which is responsible for ensuring the success of the product in the marketplace. It starts with a successful launch and continues as the product moves through growth, maturity and eventual decline. It is the function that initiates pricing actions, product focused marketing communications activities and represents the product to sales people, the channel and often customers.

What is the difference between the CPM®/CPMM® and the ACPM exam?

The Agile Certified Product Manager (ACPM®) tests for a thorough understanding of basic and advanced strategic and tactical concepts in agile product management.

For a complete comparison of the certification exams offered by the AIPMM, review our comparison chart here.

What is the DUAL certification exam?

The Certified Product Manager (CPM®) and the Certified Product Marketing Manager (CPMM®) are combined in our unique DUAL Certification Package. It is possible to take each one separately. However, if the DUAL Certification is taken, the exam is scored separately for the product management portion and the product marketing portion. The final score on each will determine which designation the candidate is qualified to receive. In exceptional cases, individuals may achieve a passing score on both parts of the exam and are eligible for the dual CPM/CPMM credential.

What should I do to prepare for the exam?

The AIPMM holds Educational Workshops in conjunction with the Certification Exam. These workshops, although not mandatory, are highly recommended review sessions for the exam. The AIPMM also conducts certification review online. Go to http://www.aipmm.com/certification for the schedule of Educational Workshops and online seminars.

In addition, the AIPMM has partnered with several premier training providers to cover a broad range of material included in the Certification Exam. You can find a list of our training partners at http://www.aipmm.com/certification

Also several resource texts can be used to prepare for the exam. These include: Product Management Handbook and Product Management Field Guide by Linda Gorchels and Software Product Management by Alyssa Dvers.

Who can apply to take the certification exam?

Any individual with working experience in the product management, product marketing management or brand management field - from any industry.

Where and when can I take the certification exam?

The exam is held throughout the world. Exam schedules are posted at: http://www.aipmm.com/certification

The online exam is available under certain conditions. You can find out more at: Online Exams

The AIPMM holds quarterly Educational Workshops and Certification Exams around the country. Go to http://www.aipmm.com to find out when and where the next Workshop and Exam will be held.

When and how will I find out if I've passed?

Results are usually available within 3 weeks after the exam date. You will receive an email notification of your results as well as a printed certificate, if you passed the exam.

What happens if I don't pass the exam?

In order to receive your certification you must achieve an overall score of 74%. If you did not score at that level or above you must re-take the exam.

It is highly recommended you attend the 1 ½ day Educational Workshop that precedes the Certification Exam. Go to http://www.aipmm.com to find out when the next Workshop and Exam will be held.

How can I show my designation as a CPM® or CPMM®?

Upon notification of passing the exam, you will be entered into the AIPMM certification database. You can then add the words and/or initials CPM or CPMM (depending on your credential) to your business cards, letterhead or other company material as you wish. Upon your request, we can verify your certification with prospective employers, clients, etc.

Are there different exams for different industries? If I am a software product manager, do I take the same exam as a consumer brand manager?

All candidates take the same exam. The questions are not industry based. The questions test the candidate's knowledge of the theory and best practices within the field of product or marketing management. The exam is not based on any particular methodology. It crosses industry barriers as it focuses on strategies and skills considered best practices throughout many disciplines.