The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is recognized as the premier global advocate for professionals, and organisations working in the fields of new product development, management and innovation. Founded in 1976, the PDMA membership is over 3,500 product development professionals and academics from all sectors of the economy in over 50 countries worldwide. PDMA champions a global community that enables people and businesses to grow and prosper through innovation and the introduction and management of new products to the world market. Through a combination of strategically integrated resources encompassing professional development, education, experience, networking, collaboration, certification, and recognition, PDMA aims to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organisations in product development and management. While most professional associations are vertical organisations specializing in one industry or one function, PDMA’s membership and sphere of influence is horizontal and multifunctional, as is the current state of the new product field. This unique characteristic allows PDMA to address innovation management issues in the same way as multifunctional new product development teams do in practice. For Additional Membership Information Call: 800-232-5241 or visit us at www.pdma.org
PDMA New Product Development Professional (NPDP) certification NPDP Certification confirms mastery of new product development principles and best practices, enabling better job performance and helping corporations identify those with knowledge and experience to move into a leadership position. To qualify for NPDP Certification, candidates must meet the necessary criteria in education, experience and knowledge. Once you have obtained your NPDP Certification, you can maintain and expand your professional knowledge by acquiring sixty (60) Professional Development Hours (PDH) to qualify for recertification every three years. Your attendance at each full day of this conference contributes to eight (8) PDHs towards your NPDP Certification
For more information on NPDP Certification, call 800-232-5241 or visit the PDMA website at www.pdma.org
PDMA UK & Ireland
PDMA UK and Ireland is dedicated to sharing knowledge of best practices and building a professional community of people and organizations that have a stake in the researching, establishing, and promoting of best practices in the broad areas of Product and Services Development and Management. www.pdma.org/uk
PDMA e.v. (official affiliate for German speaking countries)
pdma e. V. is the official PDMA (Product Development and Management Association) affiliate in the German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein,Switzerland). It is an attractive forum covering all topics relating to product development and innovation management. Its German-speaking members belong to both the industrial and academic sectors. They engage in local, regional and nationwide activities like regular conventions and evening events and establish a business network where they vividly exchange their views. Please find further information at www.pdma.info
PDMA - The Netherlands
Product Development & Management Association Netherlands is run for and by members interested in all aspects of innovation. Our goal is to develop and exchange knowledge, experience and tools in the field of integrated product- and market development among academics and company members, leading to increased effectiveness and efficiency of innovation processes. We are an independent society founded on the 18th of January 2005. We aim to realise our goals through conferences, lectures, workshops and training. www.pdma.nl
The PMDA-Southern Europe (SE)
was established in October 2005 and represents Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, part of Switzerland. Our headquarters is located in Milan. They currently have about 30 members, but the potential for expansion is large. PDMA has given this chapter its full support. PDMA-SE has developed some important guidelines and plan to develop a PDMA-SE Academy. Their goal is tol help unlock the great potential of European enterprises, and provide decisive impetus for a new wave of product innovation.
PDMA SE-France Chapter of SE Affiliate
PDMA France was born in January 2007 to create a network of innovation professionals. Our strategic objective is to enable our members to share best practicesand to interact more effectively with their peers of the innovation process. This network building orientation is a key component of PDMA France's present success, as it provides our members with practical ways of improving the innovation capabilities of their organization, beyond the theories and books. www.pdma-france.org