Certified Product Innovation Professional (CPIP)

Learn and master product management and innovation with the Certified Product Innovation Professional (CPIP) program. Offering both an engaging learning opportunity and hands-on experience, this learning program teaches you how to build great products from discovery to delivery, spark innovation, and grow your career in the product space.

This class is an interactive learning experience full of practical, real-world techniques and hands-on exercises. Learn in-depth techniques and frameworks that spark product innovation and bring new and impactful ideas to life at any stage. You'll learn by doing, while working on an actual product for six weeks with coaching from our instructors.

The goal of the class is to empower you with the key mindset and tools to master product management and spark innovation in your organization. This learning program includes a training component and 6 weeks of coaching to practice product innovation frameworks and tools. The trainers have worked in a variety of product management roles across industries that span Financial Services, Entertainment, E-Commerce, Web Development, Consulting, and Telecommunications. They share real life stories about product successes and failures, provide a practical perspective on the job that goes beyond theory, and offer insights on how to overcome typical obstacles in creating great products.

This class includes the Certified Product Innovation Professional certification administered by Spark Engine. Upon successful completion of the course, the students are eligible to receive the certification (there is no exam).

Objectives

In this highly participatory and hands-on class, students learn the theories and practices that drive product innovation and development, including:

Roles and responsibilities of a Product Manager
Frameworks for innovation
Customer segmentation and discovery techniques
3 Problem Levels
Design Thinking
Ideation techniques
Identify Zones of Value
Planning and roadmaps
Product Journey mapping and Minimum Viable Products (MVP)
Metrics, measuring outcomes, driving business results
Go To Market strategy
Identify and manage risks

Length and Learning Modes

3 training days (9:00am - 3:00pm EST), followed by 6 weeks of hands-on coaching on an actual product

Format

Virtual Classroom: Virtual training, live instructor, group exercises, 6 weeks of coaching.

Audience

Anyone who is in a product development role and desires to take their experience to the next level, including:

Product Owners/Product Managers
Aspiring Product Owners/Product Managers
Product Leaders
Business Analysts
Project Managers/PMO
Entrepreneurs who are building new products/service

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We are not currently running any public CPIP courses. Please contact us for group pricing.

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FAQs

How will the CPIP certification help me grow as a Product Manager or Product Owner?

The CPIP helps you move beyond the basics and into advanced product leadership. You’ll practice product discovery, planning, and delivery while getting one-on-one coaching. This combination gives you the skills and confidence to guide teams and grow into more senior roles.

Does the CPIP program qualify for continuing education or professional development credits?

Yes, the CPIP program qualifies for professional development hours. The mix of training sessions and six weeks of coaching provides more than enough hours to count toward continuing education requirements.

What kinds of product management tasks will this program prepare me for?

You’ll get hands-on practice with customer discovery, defining MVPs, mapping product journeys, running experiments, and planning go-to-market strategies. These are the tasks Product Managers face every day, and you’ll leave with a process you can use immediately.

What makes the CPIP different from other product management certifications?

The CPIP goes further than a standard certification. Instead of only teaching theory or testing you with an exam, this program combines live training with six weeks of hands-on coaching. You’ll work on a real product idea and finish with practical deliverables you can use at work.

Will completing this program prove I can take on more strategic product responsibilities at work?

Yes, the CPIP shows you can think and work at a strategic level. It validates that you can define vision, set outcome-based metrics, and align solutions with business goals. It’s a strong signal that you’re ready for greater responsibility in your role.

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