Blackblot BPMP Certification Program

“Blackblot Product Management Professional™” Certification Program
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Agenda
Introduction
BPMP Certification Tests
BPMP Certification Test Details
Summary
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Introduction

Introduction
What is the BPMP certification program?
“Blackblot Product Management Professional™” (BPMP) is the encompassing name of Blackblot's product management certification program.
The BPMP certification program’s curriculum is based on Blackblot’s product management seminars and industry expertise.
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Introduction
What are the BPMP certification program objectives?
Individuals
Provide product management professionals with a way to differentiate themselves, validate skills, and gain professional acknowledgement.
Companies
Enable organizations to achieve better consistency in the internal application of the product management discipline.
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Which BPMP certification tests are available ?
“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Management” core certification test that is based on the “Strategic Product Management™” (SPM) seminar curriculum.
“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Planning” advanced certification test that is based on the “Procedural Requirements Management™(PRM) seminar curriculum.
“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Marketing” advanced certification test that is based on the “Business and Market Planning™(BMP) seminar curriculum.
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What are the prerequisites and study materialsfor the “BPMP in Product Management” test?
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take the “Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Management” core certification test.
Study Materials
“Strategic Product Management™” (SPM) seminar materials.
“Who’s Driving Your Company?” PMTK Book chapter.
“Blackblot Product Management Team” PMTK Book chapter.
CRT_WDYC and CRT_PMT Blackblot Content Retention Tools.
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What are the prerequisites and study materialsfor the “BPMP in Product Planning” test?
Prerequisites
Successfully passing the “Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Management” core certification test is a prerequisite to taking the advanced “Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Planning” certification test.
Study Materials
“Procedural Requirements Management™” (PRM) seminar materials.
“Blackblot Product Definition Team” PMTK Book chapter.
“Blackblot Crafting Market Requirements” PMTK Book chapter.
CRT_PDT and CRT_CMR Blackblot Content Retention Tools.
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What are the prerequisites and study materialsfor the “BPMP in Product Marketing” test?
Prerequisites
Successfully passing the “Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Management” core certification test is a prerequisite to taking the advanced “Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Marketing” certification test.
Study Materials
“Business and Market Planning™” (BMP) seminar materials.
“Blackblot Concept of Marketing” PMTK Book chapter.
“Blackblot Value-Marketing Model” PMTK Book chapter.
CRT_COM and CRT_VMM Blackblot Content Retention Tools.
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What is the BPMP certification test format?
The BPMP certification tests are to be taken individually and independently.
The BPMP certification test is an open book, computer-based, multiple-choice, time-constrained format and delivered online via a web browser.
BPMP certification tests are provided solely in the English language.
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What are the BPMP certification test characteristics?
Duration: Sixty (60) minutes.
Questions: Sixty (60) questions.
Passing Grade: Seventy five percent (75%).
Grade Type: Pass/Fail.
Test Type: Multiple-Choice, Open-Book.
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What are the BPMP certification test fees?
“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Management” core certification test (registration fee: US$100).
“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Planning” advanced certification test (registration fee: US$150).
“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Marketing” advanced certification test (registration fee: US$150).
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What BPMP certification test registration privileges are granted to Blackblot and Blackblot content licensees training graduates?
Blackblot and Blackblot content licensees training graduates receive a one-time free registration to each of the available BPMP certification tests.
How many attempts at passing are granted per each BPMP certification test registration?
Two attempts to pass any BPMP test are granted per each registration.
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What are the BPMP Monetary Benefits to Companies?
Per each BPMP certified employee that is hired, the company shall receive a one-time discount of ten percent on published course fees to any Blackblot course for two existing non-certified company employees.
Companies who employ two or more BPMP certified individuals shall receive a one-time discount of ten percent on any volume pricing of the “Blackblot Product Management Toolkit™” (PMTK). A minimum volume purchase of ten PMTK licenses applies.
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When does a candidate sign the BPMP certification program’s agreement forms?
At the outset of the certification test, the BPMP certification program candidate will digitally sign and agree to the contractual elements of the BPMP certification program.
The “Blackblot Certification Program Agreement” document is available for download at www.blackblot.com/certification/ .
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Which BPMP certification program resource materials are available?
“Blackblot Certification Program” presentation.
“Blackblot Certification Program FAQ” document.
“The Market-Driven Certification” article.
“Blackblot Certification Program Agreement” document.
“BPMP Certification Logo” pack.
The BPMP certification program support materials are available for download at www.blackblot.com/certification/ .
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How to experience the BPMP certification test environment?
Candidates can experience the BPMP certification test environment by taking a sample test.
Please visit www.blackblot.com/exam/ and sign in using the “Sign in as guest” button. A sample test will be presented.
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How to register for a BPMP certification test?
On-line registration is the only means of registration for a BPMP certification test.
The BPMP certification test registration, delivery, and administration are handled solely by Blackblot.
Please visit www.blackblot.com/exam/ and follow the instructions.
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Blackblot Skills Radial
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Blackblot PMTK Book
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Blackblot Background
Founded in 2000, Blackblot is a provider of product management focused tools, training, and consulting services. Blackblot enables high-tech companies reach commercial success through effective product management practices.
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