Software product managers are involved in the planning, control and monitoring of software products. This covers the entire product lifecycle with product analysis, the product concept and product optimisation.

The **ISPMA Certified Software Product Manager - Excellence ** internationally recognised certification allows you to specialise in the four different areas of product strategy, strategic management, product planning and orchestration.

ISPMA Certified Software Product Manager − Excellence Level in Product Planning certification attests to your extensive knowledge in the field of software product management with a specialisation in product market placement.

How do I obtain the ISPMA certification?

To be certified you must pass the ISPMA - Excellence in Product Planning exam.

You can prepare for the exam by attending a training course with a recognised ISPMA training provider for ISPMA - Excellence in Product Planning; participants will have relevant content and topics clearly explained and taught to them. The syllabus covers product planning in context, “product lifecycle” management, product road mapping, “product release planning”, “product requirements engineering” and process management for product planning.

What are the entry requirements?

In order to pass the ISPMA Certified Software Product Manager − Excellence in Product Planning exam you will need the ISPMA Certified Software Product Manager − Foundation certification and have three years of experience in software product management.

How does this certification benefit me?

With the ISPMA Certified Software Product Manager − Excellence in Product Planning certification:

• You will have an internationally recognised certification
• You will be able to plan, implement and monitor the processes relating to product creation and release
• You will be able to carry out systematic product planning

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
• Solution owners, application owners
• Requirements engineering professionals
• Business analysts

For more information and supporting documents, please visit ISPMA.

What other certifications can you recommend?

We recommend the following:

• ISPMA Certified Software Product Manager - Excellence in Strategic Management
• ISPMA Certified Software Product Manager - Excellence in Orchestration
• ISPMA Certified Software Product Manager - Excellence in Product Strategy

Are there special conditions for students?

Full-time students pay a reduced fee of up to 50% (cannot be combined with other discounts).

Please contact us at exam@isqi.org to obtain your individual discount code. Please send appropriate proof (i.e. a valid student ID or a current certificate of enrolment from a university, college, or vocational school) along with your request.