PDMA Carolinas: 2024 Spring Body of Knowledge Training

Starts:  May 14, 2024 18:30 (ET)
Ends:  Jun 25, 2024 20:30 (ET)
Associated with  Carolinas

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Registration will close on Friday, May 10, 2024

PDHs: 2 per session

This seven-week program will be held every Tuesday, from May 14 – June 25, 2024 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT.

Event Description

What a perfect way to Grow your Product Development Skill Set with PDMA’s Carolinas Chapter!

PDMA Carolinas’ seven-week professional development training program* covers the fundamentals of product management, product development and innovation. Expert product development practitioners and talented educators will be teaching seven key areas of study,* including:

  • May 14, 2024: Strategy
  • May 21, 2024: Market Research
  • May 28, 2024: Product Innovation Process
  • June 4, 2024: Portfolio Management
  • June 11, 2024: Product Innovation Management/Life Cycle Management
  • June 18, 2024: Product Design and Development Tools
  • June 25, 2024: Culture, Teams & Leadership

In addition to instructor-led discussions, you’ll use real-world situations during each class to learn about the fundamentals of product management, product development, and innovation. You’ll apply applicable tools, methodologies, and strategies to your own company projects, product lines, and product challenges for a more meaningful learning experience.

Each week, you’ll leave with invaluable knowledge and insight that you can use in your current and future roles.

*Although this program covers all seven knowledge areas of the PDMA Body of Knowledge, it is not intended to fully prepare the participant for the New Product Development Professional (NPDP) certification examination.

Program Benefits

  • Learn methods and tools by applying them to your own business challenges during and after class.
  • Interact with instructors with various areas of expertise and backgrounds.
  • Collaborate with participants from diverse industries.

Who Should Attend

Professionals of all experience levels who want to gain a deeper understanding of innovation process.

Whether you are new to product management/development or are a seasoned professional who wants to revisit the fundamentals, this training will be extremely helpful to you.

Training Program Fees

Consider becoming PDMA member before registering for the training. You’ll be able to take advantage of the discounted registration rates and the other benefits of membership.

PDMA Carolinas Training Program Pricing
Membership Level Full BoK Program Pricing Individual Module Pricing
Non-Member $800 $125
Basic Member $750 $120
Professional/Academic Member $600 $100
Premium Member $500 $75
Student $100 $20

What’s Included with the Program Fee
  • One-year PDMA membership for non-members (Basic Membership)
  • Free electronic copy of the PDMA Body of Knowledge (BoK) Guidebook

To register for individual modules, please select the date and BoK section below

  • May 14, 2024: Strategy: Register
  • May 21, 2024: Market Research: Register
  • May 28, 2024: Product Innovation Process: Register
  • June 4, 2024: Portfolio Management: Register
  • June 11, 2024: Product Innovation Management/Life Cycle Management: Register
  • June 18, 2024: Product Design and Development Tools: Register
  • June 25, 2024: Culture, Teams & Leadership: Register