Quotes from our Customers

Feedback on the CIL and NPDP Study Materials

“I was skeptical that you could institutionalize innovation. I now see the way ahead. Thanks!” –Robert P.

“The practice tests from Product Mastery Now were extremely helpful towards the NPDP certification exam and gave me lot of confidence. I highly recommend Product Mastery Now for any one preparing for NPDP.”  – Sachin Shah, PLM Consultant

“The exam preparation is a critical last-minute refresher toward exam preparedness and confidence.”  – Bryce Bolton, NPDP

“This course provides a coherent summary of the recommended NPDP literature.  I do not think I could have passed the exam without the reviewing the concepts covered in the materials.”  – Andre Powell, Sundyne Corporation

“I highly recommend certification through the study group process. The provided materials really paint the big picture. This is important if you read all the recommended books, because one can become lost in the details. I also highly recommend that you don’t stop learning after you are certified. Certification is just the beginning of a journey.”  – Mike Jones

“The program provided much needed structure. It gave me guidance on how and what to study for the exam. The program successfully pulled together the various authors and material in a sequential order, emphasizing the key areas.”  – Kirsten Evans

“Because there are so many reference materials to read through, it was extremely helpful to have it organized by book, chapter, topic, etc. In the future it would be great to have a more concise and cohesive set of information (e.g., a single BOK) to use for reference and study purposes, but until then having a structured approach for getting through the materials was very helpful.”  – Kris Howard, Siemens PLM Software

“The material was invaluable as it was assembled with a focus not only on teaching the course content but also toward helping the student pass the exam. The Capstone material was especially helpful as it zeroed in on the material on which the student would be most likely tested and made studying for the exam more targeted and easy.”  – MG, First Data

“Wanted to let you know that your self-study approach including the  materials and planner were spot on!  I took a training course  approximately 18 months ago with another company but didn’t make the  time to follow through with the certification, even though it kept  nagging at me.  I finally took some time off to dedicate to studying  using the Product Innovation Education tools.  I took the exam last  Saturday.  It was a lot more difficult than I had anticipated – I never thought I would have spent 2 hours answering the 200 questions.  But I passed! Thanks so much!!” – Debbi

 

Feedback from our Innovation Workshops

“Your workshop provides a thorough review for the NPDP exam. I highly recommend it to anyone that is interested in certification or who wants to improve their product development knowledge.”

“The workshop was extremely helpful. The instructor’s knowledge in the NPD area is very deep, and the use of examples to drive home the concepts was invaluable. We dove into the why’s in addition to the what’s of the topics. The study material did a great job of tying all the learning areas together in a ‘big-picture’ fashion. The course Study Guide is full of information geared to prepare students for the exam, organized in a cohesive fashion that facilitates learning and making the mental connections between concepts. I benefited greatly by participating in the workshop and would without hesitation recommend it to anyone aiming to pass the NPDP exam.”

“Thank you for the outstanding structure, test preparation top-up, and confidence injection prior to the NPDP exam.”

“Each section of the workshop was concise and delivered in a compact form. The workshop bolstered my confidence as I prepared to take the exam.”

“Great review of all the concepts in a concise and thorough format.”

 

What People Have Said About Our Study Groups

“The study group is critical for maintaining momentum during the exam preparation process.  Through the interactions with fellow students, the topics are placed into real-world context, and important friendships and professional contacts are made.” – Bryce Bolton, NPDP

“Participation in the Study Group played an extremely important role in my achievement of the New Product Development Professional Certification.  Their systematic approach to focused learning, along with the weekly interaction with my peers, truly solidified the content for me and I would HIGHLY recommend this group to anyone.”  –Erica Frischmann

“I spent the fall reading the NPDP literature to prepare for the exam.  I was constantly behind schedule and only completed half of the recommended chapters.  In the Spring I joined the study group.  The accountability and structure kept me on track.  I took and passed the exam in May.” Andre Powell, Sundyne Corporation

“I highly recommend certification through the study group process. The provided materials really paint the big picture. This is important if you read all the recommended books, because one can become lost in the details. I also highly recommend that you don’t stop learning after you are certified. Certification is just the beginning of a journey.”  – Mike Jones

“I would have never passed this exam had it not been for this program and the collective thoughts of the group.  I feel lucky that the Rocky Mountain PDMA Chapter had this available to me. I might have not tried for the NPDP certification without this valuable study aid.”  – Kirsten Evans

“Participating in the study group was a great motivator to get through the material. I can safely say that without it I would not have pushed through it all. It provides some accountability and just the right amount of peer pressure to read the material, and even more so to understand it because you have to be able to write up notes on it and explain it to the other study group members.”  – Kris Howard, Siemens PLM Software

“NPDP certification was important for me to earn as a validation of the knowledge I have gained and the work I have completed over the course of my career. The Rocky Mountain PDMA Chapter study group provided a great structure for learning the necessary material, getting questions answered, and offering support to others. The study guide and select reading material covered all of the necessary elements to prepare for the test.  Nothing was missed.  Especially useful were the practice test(s), where one can repeatedly test their mastery of the content and build their confidence before the test.  I highly recommend others seeking certification to participate in the study group – it offers a great opportunity to ensure certification success!”  – Mike McKevitt

“The Rocky Mountain PDMA Chapter group study provides a way to network with product management practitioners from other companies and industries, thus applying best practices from other organizations in the context of the practical methodology and approaches supported by the product development management association.” – Rodel Alejo, McAfee

“In a study group made of industry professionals, students learn from each other as much as they may learn from the course material and the instructor. They contribute their unique experience and perspective, helping solidify and bring new light to the concepts being covered. Studying with a group helps keep the studying on track as students are encouraged to keep up with the pace of the course and to be engaged. This is extremely helpful given peoples’ busy schedules and the temptation to procrastinate.” – MG, First Data

“The Rocky Mountain PDMA Chapter study group is a great way to meet and network with other product development/product management professionals, provides the structure and discipline you need to get through a vast amount of material, and it provides the foundation you need to pass the exam by building a set of detailed study notes and practice questions.”  – Kris Howard, Siemens PLM Software

“The study group methodology helped us in sharing real life experiences with people from different fields.  During the weekly sessions we discussed and debated on various topics beyond the material and the practical applicability of concepts and tools in Product Management.  The material provided us with a good platform for an active discussion and also to bring our focus back towards the main topics tailored for NPDP certification.” – Venkata Tetali