ISPMA® Certified Software Product Manager for Startups

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ISPMA® Certified Software Product Manager for Startups

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The role of the Software Product Manager (SPM) is critical in startup organizations to ensure the necessary focus on customer experience, business requirements and strategy during the early phases of the company and product.

The internationally recognised ** ISPMA® Software Product Manager for Startups ** certification covers the full spectrum of elements for software product management as relevant and applicable to startups, as well as new product businesses in mature companies.

The certification attests to your comprehensive knowledge in the field of software product management for software products including the management of software parts of software-intensive products, i.e. systems or services.

How do I obtain the ISPMA® certification?

To be certified you must pass the ISPMA® Software Product Manager for Startups certification exam.

We recommend to prepare for the exam by attending a training course for the ISPMA® Software Product Manager for Startups certification. Within the course, all relevant content and topics are clearly explained.

The syllabus covers:

  • Introduction and Foundations of the Software Product Manager for Startups
  • Product Strategy
  • Product Planning
  • Strategic Management and Functional Areas
  • Relevant and applicable knowledge to startups as well as new product businesses in mature companies.

The curriculum for this training course is universal; however, the preparation of the materials and how the training is delivered is the decision of the training provider, so the content may vary.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no specific requirements or required pre-certifications.

A basic knowledge of software and the software industry as well as some experience in the management or development of software products is an advantage.

How does this certification benefit me?

With the ISPMA® Software Product Manager for Startups certification:

  • You will have an internationally recognized certification
  • You will be able to manage products in startups and build new software products in mature businesses.
  • You will be able to apply knowledge and skills in interfacing with, e.g. founders, incubators, accelerators, general management, marketing and sales, research and development, production, service and support, and controlling.

Who is this certification for?

This certification is aimed at anyone interested in the topic of product management. It is particularly suitable for:

  • Product managers, project managers, quality managers
  • Founders and executives in Startup companies with a focus on software-intensive products.

For more information and supporting documents, please visit ISPMA.

What other certifications can you recommend?

Other ISPMA® certifications that may be of interest:

CSPM-SU

Data sheet

Board
International Software Product Management Association
Exam questions
20
Minimum score
60 %
Examination Time
45 min
Requirements
There are no specific requirements or required pre-certifications. A basic knowledge of software and the software industry is an advantage.
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Exam
Training
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