The document discusses the development of the Product Management Body of Knowledge (ProdBOK) guide. It was developed by the Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM) with input from over 60 contributors from academia and industry worldwide. The guide aims to establish standard processes, terminology, and tools for the product management profession, as other guides have done for fields like project management. It addresses issues like the fragmented nature of product management education and skills. The development of the ProdBOK guide was a collaborative effort meant to further professionalize and standardize the field of product management.
AIPMM offers globally recognized certifications for product managers, product marketing managers and brand managers.Certified Product Manager (CPM), Certified Product Marketing Management (CPMM) and Agile Certified Product Manager (ACPM). Certification requires obtaining a college degree, minimum one year of experience, and passing a certification examination.