Description

Certification Name: Certified Product Strategy & Lifecycle Manager

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/M/CPSLM/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Product Strategy & Lifecycle Manager course is designed to equip professionals with the expertise to strategically manage products throughout their lifecycle, from concept and development to launch, growth, maturity, and retirement. The program covers product strategy, market analysis, portfolio management, pricing, positioning, go-to-market planning, and lifecycle optimization.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1 (Foundations of Product Strategy & Lifecycle): Role and responsibilities of a lifecycle manager, Concepts of product strategy vs product management, Overview of product‑lifecycle stages, Systems thinking in product management, Strategic importance of lifecycle management, Lifecycle mindset vs short‑term project mindset

Module 2 (Market Strategy & Competitive Positioning): Market opportunity analysis across lifecycle phases, Customer segmentation & persona evolution, Competitive dynamics and lifecycle implications, Value proposition tailoring through lifecycle, Positioning strategy for different lifecycle stages, Strategic differentiation and defensibility

Module 3 (Portfolio & Roadmap Management): Portfolio management across product generations, Roadmap design aligned with lifecycle phases, Prioritization frameworks (e.g. RICE, MoSCoW), Planning new product introductions, Phase-out and sunsetting strategy for declining products, Balancing innovation vs legacy product investments

Module 4 (Lifecycle Design & Development): Product design methodologies (concurrent engineering, design for X), Prototyping and MVP development, Agile development aligned with stages of lifecycle, Engineering trade‑offs & sustainable design, Quality, reliability & maintainability across lifecycle, Cross-functional collaboration (development, operations, support)

Module 5 (Go‑to‑Market & Growth Strategy): Go‑to‑market strategy for launch and growth, Pricing models and revenue strategy over the lifecycle, Sales and distribution planning, Customer acquisition, engagement & retention strategies, Experimentation, A/B testing & learning loops, Metrics & KPIs (adoption, churn, product‑market fit)

Module 6 (Maturity, Decline & End-of-Life Management): Strategies to extend product maturity, Cost optimization and efficiency in mature phase, Innovation/reinvention in maturity phase, Decline phase decision‑making (sunset, pivot, harvest), End‑of‑life planning and product retirement, Sustainable disposal and lifecycle closure

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.

📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.

💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.