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Introduction

What is the BPMP certification program?What is the BPMP certification program? “Blackblot Product Management Professional™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.


Introduction

What are the BPMP certification program objectives?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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BPMP Certification Tests

Which BPMP certification tests are available ?Which BPMP certification tests are available ? “Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in

Product ManagementProduct Management” core certification test that is based on the “Strategic Product Management™Strategic Product Management™” (SPM) seminar curriculum.

“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product PlanningProduct Planning” advanced certification test that is based on the “Procedural Requirements Management™Procedural Requirements Management™ (PRM) seminar curriculum.

“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product MarketingProduct Marketing” advanced certification test that is based on the “Business and Market Planning™Business and Market Planning™ (BMP) seminar curriculum.



What are the prerequisites and study materialsWhat are the prerequisites and study materialsfor the “for the “BPMP in Product ManagementBPMP in Product Management” test? ” test?

Prerequisites There are no prerequisites to take the “Blackblot Product Blackblot Product

Management Professional™ in Product ManagementManagement Professional™ in Product Management” core certification test.

Study Materials “Strategic Product Management™Strategic Product Management™” (SPM) seminar materials. “Who’s Driving Your Company?Who’s Driving Your Company?” PMTK Book chapter. “Blackblot Product Management TeamBlackblot Product Management Team” PMTK Book chapter. CRT_WDYC and CRT_PMT Blackblot Content Retention Tools.



What are the prerequisites and study materialsWhat are the prerequisites and study materialsfor the “for the “BPMP in Product PlanningBPMP in Product Planning” test? ” test?

Prerequisites Successfully passing the “Blackblot Product Management Blackblot Product Management

Professional™ in Product ManagementProfessional™ in Product Management” core certification test is a prerequisite to taking the advanced “Blackblot Product Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product PlanningManagement Professional™ in Product Planning” certification test.

Study Materials “Procedural Requirements Management™Procedural Requirements Management™” (PRM) seminar

materials. “Blackblot Product Definition TeamBlackblot Product Definition Team” PMTK Book chapter. “Blackblot Crafting Market RequirementsBlackblot Crafting Market Requirements” PMTK Book chapter. CRT_PDT and CRT_CMR Blackblot Content Retention Tools.



What are the prerequisites and study materialsWhat are the prerequisites and study materialsfor the “for the “BPMP in Product MarketingBPMP in Product Marketing” test? ” test?

Prerequisites Successfully passing the “Blackblot Product Management Blackblot Product Management

Professional™ in Product ManagementProfessional™ in Product Management” core certification test is a prerequisite to taking the advanced “Blackblot Product Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product MarketingManagement Professional™ in Product Marketing” certification test.

Study Materials “Business and Market Planning™Business and Market Planning™” (BMP) seminar materials. “Blackblot Concept of MarketingBlackblot Concept of Marketing” PMTK Book chapter. “Blackblot Value-Marketing ModelBlackblot Value-Marketing Model” PMTK Book chapter. CRT_COM and CRT_VMM Blackblot Content Retention Tools.


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BPMP Certification Test Details

What is the BPMP certification test format?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.



What are the BPMP certification test characteristics?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.



What are the BPMP certification test fees?What are the BPMP certification test fees? “Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in

Product ManagementProduct Management” core certification test (registration fee: US$100).

“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product PlanningProduct Planning” advanced certification test (registration fee: US$150).

“Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product MarketingProduct Marketing” advanced certification test (registration fee: US$150).



What BPMP certification test registration privileges are What BPMP certification test registration privileges are granted to Blackblot and Blackblot content granted to Blackblot and Blackblot content licensees training graduates?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 How many attempts at passing are granted per each BPMP certification test registration?BPMP certification test registration?

Two attempts to pass any BPMP test are granted per each registration.



What are the BPMP Monetary Benefits to Companies?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 Blackblot Product Management Toolkit™Management Toolkit™” (PMTK). A minimum volume purchase of ten PMTK licenses applies.



When does a candidate sign the BPMP certification When does a candidate sign the BPMP certification program’s agreement forms?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 AgreementBlackblot Certification Program Agreement” document is available for download at www.blackblot.com/certification/ .


http://www.blackblot.com/certification/


Which BPMP certification program resource materials Which BPMP certification program resource materials are available?are available?

“Blackblot Certification ProgramBlackblot Certification Program” presentation. “Blackblot Certification Program FAQBlackblot Certification Program FAQ” document. “The Market-Driven CertificationThe Market-Driven Certification” article. “Blackblot Certification Program AgreementBlackblot Certification Program Agreement” document. “BPMP Certification LogoBPMP Certification Logo” pack.

The BPMP certification program support materials are available for download at www.blackblot.com/certification/ .


http://www.blackblot.com/certification/


How to experience the BPMP certification test How to experience the BPMP certification test environment?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.


http://www.blackblot.com/exam/


How to register for a BPMP certification test?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.


http://www.blackblot.com/exam/

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