Who We Are
ISPMA is an open association of experts, researchers and industrial practitioners fostering software product management excellence across industries.
Our Training Curriculum
Using a rich selection of available training courses, training
participants can develop learning journeys that will address their unique needs.
SPM – The Foundation
This training module provides a full review of product management for software products and equips SPM professionals with the knowledge needed to perform their job efficiently and effectively.
SPM for Startups
This training module addresses the specific needs of software startup founders and software product managers working in startups or new product units in mature companies run in a startup mode.
SPM Excellence
SPM Excellence training modules advance the understanding of SPM to allow practitioners to bring software product management practices and processes in their organizations to a brand new level.
Spotlight: Our Fellows
ISPMA Fellows are recognized experts in software product management, shaping the future of SPM profession through their work in the industry or rigorous academic research.
Helena Holmström Olsson
Professor at Malmö University
Malmö, Sweden
Digitalization is driving a major transformation of industry and is rapidly reshaping SPM practices. What we experience is a shift towards data and outcome driven development practices and a situation in which continuous delivery of customer value is key. In this transformation, the ISPMA's Body of Knowledge and the close collaboration between industry and academia provide a strong foundation for supporting and shaping future SPM practices.
Christof Ebert
Managing Director at Vector Consulting Services
Stuttgart, Germany
Having co-founded ISPMA, I continue to consider it as the major global network for advancing professional software product management.
Sami Hyrynsalmi
Associate Professor at LUT University
Lahti, Finland
The lack of product management competencies was seen as a disadvantage by the national software industry. We aim to tackle that issue by using ISPMA's curriculum as a vehicle to teach relevant knowledge for MSc students.
Franco Gatti
Product Management Excellence Lead at ABB
Milan, Italy
As a representative of Industry in ISPMA, I respect and value the quest for Excellence in SPM on which the organization is built. In a world where product management is often an “accidental profession”, ISPMA’s SPM Body of Knowledge can help as a fundamental driver of business success.
Sowmya Sadagopan
Director (President) of IIIT-Bangalore
Bangalore, India
As the Chairman of ISPMA India, I see ISPMA’s unique cooperative approach of academic and industrial experts as a major contribution to India’s journey towards becoming a global software product hub.
Andrey Maglyas
Managing Director at Maglyas Consulting
Russia
ISPMA is a premier contributor for sharing the latest news about SPM, and it provides access to worldwide experts who share their knowledge from different perspectives. If you want to know more about SPM, you should be in touch with these people.
Resources
We monitor the trends shaping the future of software product management to provide you with essential resources.
Body of Knowledge
ISPMA Body of Knowledge is an evolving collection of knowledge and best practices of software product management. It is built upon a reference architecture framework, a curriculum, and a glossary.
Webinars
With a series of short and pragmatic webinars with leading SPM experts, we explore the challenges software product managers face nowadays and discuss ways of overcoming them.
Bibliography
The bibliography forms a vital aspect of the SPM Body of Knowledge and encompasses a diverse range of literature related to SPM. The bibliography is continuously updated to align with the ever-evolving SPM domain.
Latest blog posts
A collection of news about the continuously evolving face of
our association and the world of software product management.
18.01.2024
ICSOB 2023 Best Paper: Understanding User Feedback in Software Ecosystems
ISPMA has proudly sponsored the Best Paper Award at 14th International Conference on Software Business, held in Lahti, Finland during 27-29 November 2023. This year’s winner is the exceptional work titled “Understanding User Feedback in Software Ecosystems: A Study on Challenges and Mitigation Strategies” by Bachan Ghimire and Ze Shi Li, and Daniela Damian.
01.11.2023
The Book on Software Product Management for Startups
Hans-Bernd Kittlaus and Haragopal Mangipudi have co-authored a new ISPMA-Compliant Study Guide and Handbook on Software Product Management for Startups
Upcoming Events
With a broad range of events, ISPMA provides unique opportunities to communicate, learn, network, and grow professionally.
SPM Summit India is an annual event that brings together product management professionals, thought leaders, and experts from all around the world. This informative and engaging event aims to share knowledge, insights, and best practices in the field of product management. At SPM Summit India, attendees get the opportunity to learn from industry experts, network with peers, and explore the latest trends and innovations in product management. The event features keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics under software product management. Overall, SPM Summit India is a must-attend event for anyone seeking to enhance their product management skills and expertise.
ISPMA has been hosting the annual event in India since 2019 in collaboration with IIM Bangalore. The 7th edition of the summit is planned to happen on 28th February and 01st March at IIM Bangalore campus under the theme“Software Product Management Excellence at Scale” Event planning is underway. Stay tuned for updates on the event!
The Excellence training courses focus on methods and their practical application, i.e. there is sufficient room for realistic case studies and exercises. Certification is offered for each training.
This Excellence in Product Strategy V.2 training addresses questions like: What is the right strategy for your product to achieve business success in changing times? Utilize the business model canvas to make your strategic decisions, get feedback faster and make informed adjustments.
This 3-day training for software product managers will give you the tools to perform your job effectively, reduce the inherent stress of the job and help you make your company more successful. The training provides a full review of the discipline of product management for software products including the management of software parts of software-intensive products, i.e. systems and services.
This ISPMA-certified course is designed to foster innovation and growth within company incubators, helping you develop and scale new ventures effectively. This training is geared for professionals in Innovation Labs or New Product Businesses, who are operating with start-up mentality, focusing on agility, creativity, and rapid iteration.
Excellent product management is key to a successful market entry and the basis for sustainable success of products.
This is particularly true for software and internet offerings where product managers enjoy a unique degree of flexibility.
This training provides an overview of current approaches to planning and executing product management activities in traditional, agile, or hybrid environments.