NPDP Certification Mock Exam Advance

The NPDP exam is comprised of 200 multiple-choice questions that test product development knowledge in the following seven key areas:

Key Area

Portion of Exam

NPD Strategy40 Questions (20%)

Portfolio Management20 Questions (10%)

New Products Process40 Questions (20%)

Culture, Organization and Teams20 Questions (10%)

Tools and Metrics40 Questions (20%)

Market Research20 Questions (10%)

Life Cycle Management20 Questions (10%)

Scheduling the Exam

Exam Fee:$250 for both PDMA members or non-members

The NPDP Examination is computer-based and administered by Prometric. There are now two ways to take your exam.

1. At a remote location of your choice where you must provide a computer with a camera, microphone and an internet connection.

2. At a Prometric Testing Center located around the world

You will not able to schedule an exam through Prometric without first having an approved NPDP application and Eligibility ID. You may start your application process using the links below, based on your location.

NPDP Certification

Mainland China

You must be signed in to submit your application. Join PDMA or Register as a non-member.

Note: If you are located in mainland China, you will need to apply for the NPDP exam through CITEF. You will not be able to schedule the exam through Prometric.

Preparing for the Exam

How you prepare primarily depends on your current level of skill and knowledge in new product development. It also depends on your own preferences for learning as well as how much time you can spend in preparation.

There are two basic paths one can take to prepare for the NPDP Certification Exam:

1. General Self-Study

This path is for those with a significant level of skill and knowledge in new product development, and who may be able to prepare for the exam completely on their own. The NPDP study book provides all the material required for the NPDP Certification exam. It also provides a list of additional references for those who would like to dive more deeply into the NPDP section topics.

To help you prepare for the exam, please visit the pages below:

• PDMA Body of Knowledge

• NPDP Practice Questions

2. Instructor-led NPDP Certification Exam Preparation Review and Workshop Sessions

Information coming soon.

Taking the Exam

You will have 3-1/2 hours to complete the 200-question exam. Each candidate will receive an NPD exam that is “unique” and pulls randomized questions from a larger question bank. The passing point is 75% (150 questions must be answered correctly). Your results will be provided to you immediately upon completion.

Note: If you are located in mainland China, you will need to take the NPDP exam through CITEF. You will not be able to take the exam through Prometric.

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