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PDHs: 2 per session
This seven-week program will be held every Tuesday, from May 6 – June 17, 2025, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT.
To register for individual modules, please select the date and BoK section below:
Registration for each individual session closes the Friday before the session.
- May 6: Strategy: Register
- May 13: Portfolio Management: Register
- May 20: Product Innovation Management/Life Cycle Management: Register
- May 27: Product Design and Development Tools: Register
- June 3: Product Innovation Process: Register
- June 10: Market Research: Register
- June 17: Culture, Teams & Leadership: Register
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 6, 2025: Strategy
- May 13, 2025: Portfolio Management
- May 20, 2025: Product Innovation Management/Life Cycle Management
- May 27, 2025: Product Design and Development Tools
- June 3, 2025: Product Innovation Process
- June 10, 2025: Markert Research
- June 17, 2025: 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