Gain the Edge ... Get Certified!
500 of your colleagues are now NPDP
The reality we face as we chart the course of our career is that we cannot see over
the horizon. We can make informed decisions based on what we know today and
hope that these career choices will adequately prepare us for whatever conditions
lie ahead, fair weather or foul. The intrinsic value of certification-and managing
that value-can help ensure a successful career voyage.
Certification assists us in making important connections in a career. We see
an ad for a job opening. The ad specifies certifications we hold or describes
skills contained in our certifications. We make the connection that there is
a possibility of filling that job. We make connections with headhunters in the
same way. We use the credibility of certification to connect with business opportunities.
Certifications, in other words, intrinsically provide the link between where
you are now and where you want to go.
What are the benefits of NPDP Certification?
FOR
INDIVIDUALS:
Confirms mastery of NPD principles and best practices
Enables better job performance
Enhances career/promotion opportunities
Recognizes growth, professional development and competence in NPD
Increases recognition by peers, employers, and recruiters
Sets you apart as an expert and leader in your field
Is unique... Only Certification Program for the NPD Professional
FOR MANAGEMENT:
Identifies those who have sufficient product development knowledge and experience
to move into a leadership position.
Differentiates between hiring candidates. Beyond considering individualsĖ
experience, you can assess their product development knowledge as well as their
interest in professional growth and development.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS:
Supports an organizationĖs drive for process consistency and discipline in new
product development. It offers the right big picture, baseline and areas of focus.
Top-performing companies understand that properly training employees leads to
direct, measurable bottom-line benefits. Several leading companies are already
sponsoring NPDP Certification across their corporations.
