Blackblot^® Product Management Expertise™

BPMP Certification Program Core and Advanced Tests

1. Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Management (BPMP in Product Management) core certification test
2. Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Planning (BPMP in Product Planning) advanced certification test
3. Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Marketing (BPMP in Product Marketing) advanced certification test

BPMP Certification Program Subspecialty Tests

4. Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Pricing (BPMP in Product Pricing) subspecialty certification test
5. Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Blackblot PMTK Methodology (BPMP in Blackblot PMTK Methodology) subspecialty certification test
6. Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Life Cycle Model (BPMP in Product Life Cycle Model) subspecialty certification test

BPMP Certification Program Course-specific Tests

• Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Data-driven Decision Making course-specific certification test (DDDM for Product Managers™ alumni only).
• Blackblot Product Management Professional™ in Product Leadership course-specific certification test (Blackblot Product Leader™ course alumni only).

BPMP Certification Core, Advanced, and Subspecialty Test Study Materials

1. Relevant chapters in Blackblot's The Product Manager's Toolkit: Methodologies, Processes and Tasks in Technology Product Management book (ISBN: 978-3-319-49997­­­0)
2. Corresponding Blackblot Content Retention Tool™ (Blackblot CRT)
3. Optional but highly recommended are the Blackblot seminar training materials.

BPMP Certification Core, Advanced, and Subspecialty Test Suggested Study Mode

1. Review the corresponding Blackblot PMTK Book chapter (highlight important points).
2. Answer the questions in the relevant Blackblot Content Retention Tool™ (repeat as needed)
3. Optional but highly recommended, study the relevant course materials (first glance and then read thoroughly).

BPMP Certification Test Parameters

• Duration: Sixty (60) minutes.
• Questions: Sixty (60) questions.
• Passing Grade: Seventy-five percent (75%). To pass the test, candidates must correctly answer at least forty-five (45) questions out of sixty (60) questions presented.

Master Blackblot Product Management Professional™ Accreditation
The respected and merited accreditation of a Master Blackblot Product Management Professional™ (Master BPMP), a top career and professional differentiator, is awarded to individuals who pass all core and advanced Blackblot Product Management Professional™ (BPMP) certification program tests (three tests). Certified individuals may use the Master BPMP logo for self-promotional use.

Blackblot Certified Product Coach™ Accreditation
The top accreditation of a Blackblot Certified Product Coach™ is awarded to individuals who pass all core, advanced, and subspecialty Blackblot Product Management Professional™ (BPMP) certification tests (six tests). Certified individuals may use the Blackblot Certified Product Coach™ logo for self-promotional use.

BPMP Certification Test Environment

• Candidates can experience the BPMP certification test environment by taking a sample test.
• Please visit the Blackblot Test Center and sign in using the Sign in as guest button.
• A sample test will be presented. The sample test's questions are provided as a general reference.
• Actual test questions may pose other levels of difficulty.

For a more detailed overview of the BPMP certification program, please see the Blackblot Certification Program FAQ web page.