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.
23.05.2023
Product Management is Dependent on the Type of Product
People in most industries see more and more business value in the role of product manager. So it is not surprising that there are an increasing number of publications, conferences and also training offerings on product management.
05.05.2023
ISPMA MSc Thesis Award 2022: Celebrating Bogdan Moroz’s Contribution to Software Product Management
Bogdan Moroz was honored for his impactful thesis on B2B SaaS strategy development. His innovative work showcases a robust process model, significantly advancing the Software Product Management discipline.
Upcoming Events
With a broad range of events, ISPMA provides unique opportunities to communicate, learn, network, and grow professionally.
100% Live & Interactive
This 4-day training is aimed at software product Managers who already have the SPM – The Foundation certificate or comparable experience of at least 3 years working as a Software Product Manager.
The training is held by Hans-Bernd Kittlaus
Confirmed, 100% Live & Interactive
This online 3-day seminar + exam is intended for people involved in software product management in startups as well as those building new software products in mature businesses in a startup mode. These can be founders, software product managers, and other roles.
The training will be held by Hans-Bernd Kittlaus
This 4-day seminar + exam 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.
100% live and interactive!
The training will be held by Hans-Bernd Kittlaus
A 5-day seminar (4 hours per day) + exam
The training is hosted by Gerald Heller and Barbara Hoisl and will be held in German.
This 3-day seminar + exam 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 will be held by Hans-Bernd Kittlaus