Our China ProProctor team is available to assist you during your exam on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (China Standard Time). If you prefer to have a Chinese proctor during your exam, please ensure you schedule for the NPDPC exam on one of these days to be routed to the appropriate queue. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Information About PDMA

In order to take the New Product Development Professional (NPDP) certification exam, you are required to have an approved NPDP application and a valid Eligibility ID that is issued to you by the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA). You will not be able to schedule or sit for the NPDP exam without an Eligibility ID. Please allow 5 – 10 business days for your NPDP application to be processed and approved. Additional information on the NPDP application, preparation, and exam process can be found on PDMA’s website using the links below.

• NPDP Application Process
• NPDP Exam Overview
• NPDP Body of Knowledge

There are now two ways to take your exam. As a tester you have the option to take your exam either in a Prometric Testing Center or at a remote location of your choice where you must provide a computer with a camera, microphone and an internet connection.

Your Eligibility ID is still required to schedule your exam.

Scheduling your Exam

1. To schedule your exam at a Prometric Testing Center

To check test center availability in your area and make your appointment at a Prometric Test Center select the appropriate icon on left hand side under Test Center Exam. 

2. To schedule a Remotely Proctored Exam

Online, remote exams are offered using Prometric’s ProProctor™ application. For a remotely proctored exam, you must supply the computer which must have a camera, microphone and an internet connection and be able to install a lightweight app prior to the test event. You will be able to take the exam online while a Prometric proctor is overseeing the examination process remotely.  To confirm that your computer and network will allow testing through ProProctor™ visit https://rpcandidate.prometric.com/ 

To schedule a Remotely Proctored exam, select the appropriate icon on the left side of the screen under Remotely Proctored Exam.

ProProctor™ System Requirements:

• Laptop/PC Power Source: Please plug your device directly into a power source, unattached from a docking station. 
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 is the minimum resolution required 
• Operating System: Windows 7 or higher | At this time Remotely Proctored exams are not available on MacOS devices for these exams
• Web Browser: Current version of Google Chrome  
• Internet Connection Speed: 0.5 mbps or greater.  Please position your device where you can receive the strongest signal. For the best experience, please use an Ethernet cable to connect directly to the router.

The ProProctor™ User Guide is available for your review.

To learn more about the Product Development and Management Association, please visit www.pdma.org.