Certified Product Management Specialist (CPMS)

Certification Overview

Certified Product Management Specialist (CPMS)

Exam Code: CPMS-001

The CPMS certification emphasizes key areas such as customer needs analysis, product vision and roadmap creation, stakeholder management, pricing strategies, and performance measurement. It also covers agile and lean product management approaches, enabling professionals to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and operations. Practical frameworks and real-world scenarios help learners make informed, data-driven product decisions.

The Certified Product Management Specialist (CPMS)® certification is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of modern product management principles, tools, and best practices. This certification focuses on the complete product lifecycle—from ideation and market research to product development, launch, and continuous improvement. It equips learners with the skills required to align product strategy with business objectives while delivering value-driven solutions to customers.

This certification is ideal for aspiring and experienced product managers, business analysts, entrepreneurs, project managers, and professionals involved in product planning and delivery. By earning the CPMS certification, candidates demonstrate their ability to manage products strategically, drive innovation, and contribute to organizational growth in competitive and fast-paced markets.

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours

Exam Information

The Exam contains 50 Multiple Choice Questions and you must correctly answer 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Product Management Specialist (CPMS)® Certificate is valid for life.

CPMS® is a Registered Trademark of GAQM.

The Certified Product Management Specialist (CPMS)® Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

Module 1 - Design and Designing

  • Introduction to Design
  • Problems and Solutions
  • What is Good Design?
  • Design as Model-Making
  • Design and Needs
  • Designing as Heuristic Problem-Solving
  • Design, Creativity, Invention and Innovation

Module 2 - Models of the Design Process

  • Introduction to Models
  • Building a Simple Model of Design
  • March's Model of Design
  • BS 7000 Model of Design
  • French Model of Design
  • Pahl and Beitz's Model of Design
  • Usefulness of Design Models

Module 3 - Conceptual Design

  • Establishing the Design Space
  • Conceptual Design Case Study - Human-Powered Flight
  • The Importance of Concept
  • Concept to Prototype
  • Concept to Prototype Case Study - Jet Engine

Module 4 - Case Study in Design and Innovation

  • Concept to Prototype to Production
  • Case Study: Brompton Folding Bicycle
  • Brompton Folding Bicycle - Prototyping and Improving
  • Brompton Folding Bicycle - Production

Module 5 - Product Design Specification

  • Introduction to Product Design Specification
  • PDS Checklist
  • PDS Development

Module 6 - Product Design

  • Introduction to Product Design
  • Engineering or Industrial Design
  • Product Function or Form
  • Marketing the Product
  • The Fours 'Ps'

Module 7 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes

  • Foundation
  • What is Manufacturing?
  • The Manufacturing Process
  • The Fours 'Ps'
  • Component Parts

Module 8 - Manufacturing Processes

  • Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
  • Gears and Gearing
  • Basic Manufacturing Processes
  • Scales of Material Structure
  • Product Shapes

Module 9 - Manufacturing Process - Casting

  • Introduction to Casting
  • Types of Casting
  • Liquefying the Material
  • Viscosity and Fluidity
  • Casting Metals and Plastics
  • Casting Microstructure and Defects
  • Casting the Food Mixer Gearwheel

Module 10 - Manufacturing Process - Forming

  • Introduction to Forming
  • Forces Applied during Forming
  • Working Temperatures
  • Forming Processes
  • Forming versus Casting
  • Forming the Gearwheel

Module 11 - Manufacturing Process - Cutting

  • Introduction to Cutting
  • Cutting Processes
  • Machine Cutting
  • Mechanics of Machining
  • Hardness
  • Types of Tool Material
  • Machining the Gearwheel

Module 12 - Manufacturing Process - Joining

  • Introduction to Joining
  • Mechanical Joining
  • Brazing and Soldering
  • Adhesives and Gluing
  • Welding
  • Creating the Gearwheel

Module 13 - Surface Engineering

  • Introduction to Surface Engineering
  • Stainless Steel
  • Surface Wear
  • Applying Surface Coating Material
  • Case Study: The Kitchen Knife

Module 14 - Optical Materials Engineering

  • Optical Properties of Light
  • Optical Materials Selection
  • Scratch-resistant Coatings
  • Anti-reflective Coatings
  • Optical Materials Engineering


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Target Audience

  • Product Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Manufacturer’s
  • Business Managers

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

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(E-Course Version)

  • Self Explanatory
  • Valid for 40 days
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • Course Duration: 40 Days
  • Price: 270 USD

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Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 190 USD
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    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

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