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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.
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:
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.
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.
With the ISPMA® Software Product Manager for Startups certification:
This certification is aimed at anyone interested in the topic of product management. It is particularly suitable for:
For more information and supporting documents, please visit ISPMA.
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