Blackblot Product Management Training – Executive FAQ
What is Blackblot strategic product management training?
A premium, professional training program that teaches market-driven product management best practices using the proprietary Blackblot Product Manager's Toolkit® (PMTK) methodology. Core and specialized modules are available for product managers, marketers, and leaders.
What is the Blackblot PMTK® methodology?
A structured, globally adopted market-driven product management methodology comprising models and professional templates. Blackblot PMTK® standardizes terminology, tasks, and deliverables across product teams, enabling consistent, market-focused execution.
How is Blackblot training delivered?
- Specialization: Blackblot primarily delivers onsite private training for corporate product teams worldwide, with a minimum of five attendees.
- Formats: Private onsite, private online, and public online options.
- Structure: Modular courses, including the flagship Blackblot Strategic Product Manager™ (SPMR) course and specialized one-day modules in product marketing, pricing, and data literacy, are available for product managers, marketers, and leaders.
- Style: Interactive, exercise-driven, instructor-led sessions in English.
Who should attend Blackblot training?
Product managers, product marketers, and executives (Directors, VPs, CPOs). Also ideal for business leaders aiming to standardize and scale product capabilities across teams.
What do Blackblot training participants receive?
- PMTK® Book (digital + hardcover for onsite)
- PMTK® Templates (lifetime access + updates)
- BPMP Certification (free exam access)
- Psychometric Tests & Tools
- Course Materials + Certificate
- Ongoing expert support
What is the BPMP certification?
An optional, tiered (Master/Coach) and globally recognized strategic product management certification program based on the PMTK® methodology. Trainees receive free access to all Blackblot Product Management Professional™ (BPMP) exams.
What are Blackblot training benefits/outcomes?
For individuals:
- Practical skills, ready-to-use tools
- Improved product planning and decision-making
- International certification option
For teams:
- Shared language, tools, and standards
- Greater collaboration and alignment
For companies:
- Market-driven product culture
- Stronger cross-functional processes
- Scalable, repeatable product success
Can Blackblot training be customized?
Yes.
- Basic customization (free): Tailored discussions and examples.
- Advanced customization (fee-based): Company-specific slides, cases, and prep consulting.
Where is Blackblot training delivered?
- Delivered in 20+ countries across six continents
- Adopted by over 1,000 companies, including Fortune 100 firms, global enterprises, and startups
- 4,000+ professionals trained worldwide in the Blackblot PMTK® Methodology since 2004
- 6,000+ registered users of the Blackblot Product Manager’s Toolkit® (PMTK)
- Served clients in software, hardware, telecom, semiconductors, defense, and healthcare tech
- Countries include the USA, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, UK, and more
- Training and operations are certified to ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards
- Trusted globally for consistent, high-quality product management education