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Positioning certified: Masters

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Master the art of brand and product positioning

Learn from product marketing pros, gain practical insights, and position your product for maximum impact with Positioning Certified: Masters.

Course overview

Getting positioning right is central to a strong product marketing strategy, and our Positioning Masters certification is your roadmap.

No more guesswork or outdated strategies. Learn the ins and outs of positioning from industry experts who have honed their knowledge through years of experience. Dive into 5+ hours of comprehensive content, plus tried-and-tested templates and real-life case studies. Ask questions, get answers, and build your toolbox of practical advice.

With lifetime access to all materials (including future updates!) and an official certification, you'll stay ahead of the curve and establish yourself as a marketing authority. Enroll now, position yourself for success, and get a foothold in the market.


Curriculum

Why Positioning is Important: Understand the significance of effective positioning in a marketing strategy.

Chapters

  • What is positioning and why is it important?

  • The perils of the positioning statement

  • The difference between messaging and positioning

  • Bonus: A combined positioning and messaging framework

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Bonus: Q&A with April Dunford

  • Fireside chat: James-Doman Pipe at Remote

How to Do Positioning: Learn the steps and methodologies to position a product successfully.

Chapters

  • Carrying out a positioning exercise

  • Let go of the old, make way for the new

  • Identify what makes you unique

  • Identify the value of those features

  • Find out who really cares

  • Your market frame of reference

  • Exam

  • Your positioning versus your competitors'

  • Positioning and competition

  • Positioning at a start-up

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Bonus: How to nail product positioning when your company needs a refresh [MarkLogic]

Positioning for Growth: Strategies to enhance positioning for growth and scalability.

Chapters

  • Taking your positioning to the next level

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Bonus: Mastering positioning for growth [Ambient Strategy]

Repositioning: Insights into repositioning a product to adapt to market changes.

Chapters

  • Signs your positioning isn't working

  • How to reposition your product

  • Validating your positioning

  • How to roll out repositioning

  • How often should you review your positioning?

  • Pivoting positioning in times of upheaval

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

Positioning Storytelling: Master the art of storytelling to convey your positioning message compellingly.

Chapters

  • The power of storytelling

  • A guide to using narrative design

  • Your customers' story

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Fireside chat: Marcus Andrews at Pendo.io

Driving Positioning Internally: Techniques to promote and align positioning efforts within your organization.

Chapters

  • Driving positioning within your organization

  • Securing leadership buy-in

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam


By the end of the course‍‍, you'll be able to...

Gather insights

Conduct both quantitative and qualitative customer research to create powerful positioning strategies.

Craft narratives

Develop compelling brand narratives that resonate with target audiences and drive engagement.


Stand out

Position your product for success in even the most crowded of marketplaces.


What's included

Content

8 comprehensive modules covering how to position your product for growth, how to harness the power of storytelling, how to drive positioning internally, and much more!

Templates

7 tried, tested, and vetted templates to help you seamlessly apply your learnings in the real world.

Insights

Exclusive insights, real-life case studies, and practical advice from legendary product marketers like April Dunford, Marcus Andrews, and our very own Bryony Pearce.

Coursework

Engaging assignments and hands-on exercises to deepen your understanding and get you applying new concepts to your marketing right away.

Exams

71 thought-provoking exam questions to consolidate your knowledge and test your positioning proficiency.

Flexibility

100% on-demand and self-paced curriculum so you can learn at your convenience, wherever and whenever suits you best.

Access

Lifetime access to all course materials, including future updates, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest positioning trends and practices.

Certification

Official certification upon successfully completing the course and exams, showcasing your newfound mastery of positioning.

AI-Powered

Get personalized and actionable advice to your toughest product marketing questions, backed by Product Marketing Alliance’s entire knowledge base, using PMM-GPT.


Get this certification plus 25 others‍ with Pro+ membership

Looking for lifelong L&D support? Discover how our Pro+ memberships stack up against our individual courses to find the best value for your investment.

Pro+ Membership

$167 /month (billed annually)

Annual subscription with access to every course, a yearly Summit, workshops, templates, mentors, members-only events, and more.

✅25+ courses (incl. updates and future releases)

✅Complimentary access to 1x PMM Summit every year

✅Live workshops every month

✅Exclusive content

✅100+ templates and frameworks

✅500+ hours of OnDemand video content

✅PMM mentors

✅Members-only events and community

✅PMM learning paths and toolkits

✅Ungated access to industry reports

Individual certification

$500 One off payment

One-off payment and lifetime access to this accredited course.

✅Lifetime access to all course content

✅Access to all future course updates

✅Official certification if you pass the exams


Course‍ benefits

  • Craft unbeatable marketing positioning with standout messaging.

  • Win customers and outpace competitors with proven strategies and frameworks.

  • Become a positioning powerhouse by establishing yourself as the go-to expert.


Choose the way you want to learn

Our certifications can be taken in three different ways. Discover each of their unique benefits and learn in a way that suits you.

In-person

Live virtual

OnDemand

Comprehensive curriculum

19+ hours of ondemand content, with fireside chats, templates & frameworks, coursework & exams.

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Official certification

Official CPD & CIM accredited certification.

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Real-time interaction

Interact with peers and the instructor live with real-time feedback.

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Instructor-led

Direct support to guide you through the curriculum from a PMM expert.

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Role play

Hands-on activities and tangible exercises.

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Networking opportunities

Build your network with PMMs near you and bond over drinks.

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FAQs

What is the Positioning Certified course?

The Positioning Certified course is your ticket to becoming a positioning pro. It's a comprehensive program packed with all the knowledge, tools, and real-world case studies you need to nail your product positioning game.

Who's this brand and product positioning course for?

Calling all rockstar product marketing managers, visionary heads of product marketing, and director and VP-level superheroes! This course is designed to level up your positioning skills. If you're an aspiring PMM or a Product Marketing Associate hungry for growth, there’s heaps for you to learn here too.

How does positioning certified work?

The course is self-paced, so you can learn at the time and tempo that suit you best. You'll have access to 5+ hours of course content, including bonus features and case studies. Oh, and you can ask questions along the way – our product marketing experts are here to dish out the answers. At the end of each module, you’ll be presented with mandatory exam questions and, if you pass all these, you’ll become Positioning Certified!

What are the benefits of completing this positioning course?

By completing this course, you'll develop practical skills in positioning and narrative design. You’ll learn how to differentiate your brand and make informed decisions based on customer research, Plus, you’ll position yourself as a product marketing leader, opening up new career opportunities.

What practical skills in narrative design will I develop on this positioning course?

Oh, we're going to turn you into a storytelling wizard! Get ready to craft captivating brand narratives that mesmerize your audience and position your product as the best possible solution to their problems.

How long will the positioning course take to complete? Is it self-paced?

This course contains over five hours of content. It’s also 100% self-paced, so you can learn whenever and wherever, meaning the completion time varies from learner to learner. Smash it out in a day, or take your time to absorb the knowledge, complete assignments, and become the positioning master you were born to be.

How long will I have access to the course content for?

Good news - you’ll get lifetime access! Dive into the depths of narrative design anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

What happens if I don’t pass the course exams?

You'll have two attempts at each exam. If you fail the first attempt, we really recommend revisiting the materials to help you pass the second time around. If we can support you further, please reach out to us for more help.

Note: Contact support at support@pmmalliance.com for further help or to request that your exam be resent.


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