Top 10 Reasons To Become A PDMA Member
- Knowledge
Gain the knowledge you need to excel at your job through PDMA opportunities such as the PDMA Product Innovation Management Conference, webcasts and chapter events. All PDMA members receive a discount on PDMA education programs.
- Community
Connect with other Product Developers who can help you answer the questions you face on the job. Join a local chapter and attend events with other product developers in your area. Use the online membership directory to connect with other members you meet through industry events.
- Reference
Use the PDMA Glossary and other parts of the Body of Knowledge assembled over forty years by PDMA as a quick and easy reference for detailed information on industry specific terms and ideas.
- Shared Resources
Visit the PDMA Store for access to white papers, presentations and articles on new product development.
- Recognition
Receive recognition by achieving certification as a NPDP, a credential that confirms your mastery of NPD principles and best practices and sets you apart as an expert and leader in the NPD field. Members receive a waived certification application fee—a $200 value!
- Timely Topics
Keep up with the latest issues and industry information that affect NPD through your subscription to Visions, JPIM and Connections, PDMA’s monthly e-newsletter.
- Learn from Success
Access award winning presentations from recipients of the Outstanding Corporate Innovator (OCI) Award. Learn how companies were able to maintain sustained quantifiable business from new products and services for at least five years.
- Savings
Get members-only discounts on local events, international conferences, certification, webcasts and more!
- Access
Find new employment opportunities or advertise one through the PDMA Job Bank, your one-stop shop for careers in new product development.
- Leadership Opportunities
Gain personal and professional growth, as well as a broader view of the depth and vision for the organization, by taking on a leadership role. The vision and dedication of PDMA volunteer leaders are our biggest asset.
“I feel strongly that PDMA is the place for New Product Development practitioners. It is a great source for cutting edge practices in the industry.”
- 2011 PDMA Member
