Monday, 25 June 2012

Product Design - New Product Development Professional (NPDP) Certification for product development professionals


NDPD is one of the recognized certification for engineers/professionals working in the product design and development industry. NDPD certification is provided by Product Development and Management Association (PDMA), which is a premier global advocate for product development and management professionals.
Why NDPD certification ?
  • Covers business aspects along with new product development process.
  • Covers product design, product management and product marketing.
  • Learning best practices in product development process.
  • Credibility associated with PDMA and the certification.
Eligibility requirements for NDPD certification:
  • Education: Bachelor’s or higher  university degree (or an  equivalent degree) from an accredited institution,  Or  High school diploma or  equivalent.
  • Experience: At least TWO years of  professional-level experience  working in new product   development ( For bachelor degree holders)  Or at least FIVE years of   professional-level experience  working in new product  development ( For High school diploma holders)
  • Exam: Passing score on the NPDP Certification Exam
Topics Covered in the NDPD certification:
  • Portfolio Management, Strategy
  • New Products Process
  • Market Research, Tools and Metrics
  • Teams, People, and Organizational Issues



Certification Test:
  • It's a 3 1/2 hours exam with 200-questions.
  • Results will be provided immediately upon completion.
  • The passing requirement is 75% score
  • Exam Fee $200


  • CIPETIANS please note this and visit the website
    http://www.pdma.org and register you as a PRODUCT DESIGNER...




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