Blackblot^® Product Management Expertise™

Blackblot conducts an ongoing survey that represents the opinions and feedback of Master Blackblot Product Management Professional™ (Master BPMP) certified individuals regarding their certification achievement's impact on them.

On the downside, the current responses to the survey demonstrate that having a Master BPMP credential has had little impact on getting job interviews or promotions since most employers presently place little value on a Master BPMP credential for job hiring or workplace promotion decision. Also, most Master BPMP certified individuals doubt that a Master BPMP credential will improve their employability or earning potential.

On the upside, most Master BPMP certified individuals affirm that a Master BPMP credential is a positive career differentiator. In addition, the overwhelming majority of Master BPMP certified individuals profess that a Master BPMP credential has asserted their position as a trusted authority in product management and validated their skills and commitment to the product management profession.

Evidently, obtaining a Master BPMP advanced certification credential nowadays will not yield significant career opportunities or changes. Conversely, being Master BPMP certified is a notable achievement that undeniably manifests in positive peer recognition and personal, professional esteem.

Following are statistical highlights from the ongoing Master BPMP Survey:

Workplace and Hiring

• 12% of respondents report getting more job interviews after adding the Master BPMP credential to their CV.
• 23% of respondents found that more potential employers were interested in them after adding the Master BPMP credential to their CV.
• 35% of respondents feel that potential employers and recruiters view their Master BPMP credential as important.
• 65% of respondents do not feel that obtaining a Master BPMP credential will improve their chances at job promotions or employment opportunities.
• 73% of respondents do not feel that obtaining the Master BPMP credential has improved their earning potential and the possibility of a salary raise.

Professional and Career

• 50% of respondents feel more confident about sending their CV to potential employers after adding the Master BPMP credential to their CV.
• 54% of respondents feel that obtaining a Master BPMP credential places them ahead of other job seekers when applying to the same position.
• 69% of respondents feel that obtaining the Master BPMP credential positively differentiates them from other product managers.
• 77% of respondents feel that obtaining the Master BPMP credential has empowered them to become better mentor for beginners in product management.
• 77% of respondents feel that obtaining the Master BPMP credential has enabled them to validate and prove their talents in product management.
• 85% of respondents feel that obtaining the Master BPMP credential has established their status as a continuous learner and committed practitioner in product management in the mind of others.

This web page is periodically updated with new commentary and results from the ongoing Master BPMP Survey.