Shaping The Future
of Product Management
A non-profit founded to ensure equity and excellence in product education.
Partnered With Universities
Scholarship Access & Opportunities
Recognized Product Certifications
THE VALUE OF PROMOTING PRODUCT EXCELLENCE
Standards for Certifications
The PDMF has created a global standard for Product Management excellence that anyone can achieve with the right education and practice.
Global Community of PdMs
Join the growing community of Product Managers who have proven their skills and consistently up-level our practice.
Product Capabilities Exam
Bring legitimacy to your product practice by proving your skills with a capabilities exam and credentialing.
GET YOUR PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT SKILLS CERTIFIED
Step confidently into the world of Product Management with Product Management certification. Show the world your verified skills by completing a globally-recognized credentialing exam.
Show that you have mastered the fundamentals of product management including discovery, research, prototyping, vision, strategy, and more.
Refine your Product Skills
Engage in the latest Product Management education through trusted partners. Up-level with hands-on practice of this highly respected vocation.
Take the Product Exam
This 80-question exam will test and prove your skills in all relevant aspects of Product Management.
Showcase your Certification
Prove to the world that you are a certified professional Product Manager.
WANT TO ADD PRODUCT PROGRAMS TO YOUR HIGHER ED SCHOOL?
We connect colleges & universities with accredited & approved product management training programs.
BENEFITS FOR LEARNERS
- Legitimize your Product Management skills.
- Get your next promotion or tech job.
- Join a community of certified Product Managers.
- Show the world you know the latest Product Management best practices.
SUBMIT YOUR PRODUCT TRAINING FOR REVIEW & ACCREDITATION
Have your product management education program audited against current industry standards.
COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED
How is standardization of product education governed and ensured?
The International Product Foundation (IPF) works with global Product Management experts to create and refine the standard of practice, then correlate this standard with the success of our community. All standards of practice are proven to lead to better Product outcomes. Standards are re-evaluated continuously.
What benefits does the Product Exam provide?
The IPF credentialing exam allows you to show the world that you are competence in the latest Product Management best practices. Your skills are verified by experts in the field and companies can trust you to effectively manage their products.
What should I do to prepare for the Product Exam?
To prepare for the exam, first take Product Management education that has been verified by the International Product Foundation (IPF) through a partner institution. These programs are verified to include the latest standard and hands-on practice. Once you have received a certificate of completion, you can apply to take the 80-question exam. Completing a partner program is all you need to prepare for the credentialling exam.
Who do I contact about adding certified product management programs to my school?
Reach out to us below to add certified Product Management programs to your school.