Is CPM Certification Worth It? An Honest Conversation
Everyone in product seems to have an opinion on CPM certification. Some people swear it opened doors for them, others say it’s an expensive line on a CV that hiring managers barely glance at. This session is for anyone trying to figure out which camp they fall into.
Chiagozie Ume-Ezeoke, Senior Programs and Operations Manager at ProductDive, will sit down with Chimezie James, Product Manager at Stanbic IBTC Bank, for an open conversation about whether the certification is worth your time and money.
They’ll talk about:
What CPM certification actually does for your career, and where it falls short
How hiring managers in Nigeria’s product space see it
Who it makes sense for (breaking in, switching roles, moving up) and who can skip it
What else you can do to build credibility as a product person
There will be time at the end for your questions, so come with them!
Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026
Time: 6 PM WAT
Google Meet