TOP 10 REASONS TO BECOME A PDMA MEMBER

1. Knowledge
Gain the knowledge you need to do your job through opportunities like the PDMA Product Innovation Management Annual Global Conference, webcasts and chapter events. All PDMA members receive a discount on PDMA education programs.

2. 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 community. Use the online membership directory to connect with other members you meet through industry events.

3. Reference
Use the PDMA Glossary and other parts of the Body of Knowledge assembled over forty years by the PDMA as a quick and easy reference for detailed information on industry specific terms and ideas.

4. Shared Resources
Visit The Source for access to white papers, presentations and articles on new product development. Earn Source points for participating in blogs, polls and discussion groups.

5. 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. Team leads receive a waived certification application fee and team members receive a 50% discount, a $200 and $100 value!

6. Timely Topics
Keep up with the latest issues and industry information that affect NPD through your subscription to Visions and JPIM. Teams benefit from electronic access to all subscriptions, as well as mailed copies for the team to share.    Teams also receive updates through Connections, PDMA’s monthly e-newsletter.

7. 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 5 years. 

8. Savings
Get members-only discounts on local events, international conferences, certification, webcasts and more!

9. Development
Team leads receive their choice of two PDMA books to help further the development of their teams. The PDMA books provide insights for all professional levels, from entry level positions (Product Development for Dummies) to high level executives (The PDMA Handbook).

10.  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.”
- Comment from 2011 PDMA Membership Survey

Joining is easy! A Team Membership consists of 3-11 employees, a team lead at $500 and up to 10 basic members all from the same company at only $100 each. Teams must include the team lead plus a minimum of two basic members.

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