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Certification requirements

Discover exactly what you need to demonstrate to earn your Uxcel Certification with confidence.

Uxcel’s professional Product Manager Certification is awarded to individuals who successfully complete one timed exam.

Certification process

Our process is similar for all certification types.

Register - After you upgrade, you can start the exam at your convenience. It's recommended to complete the assessments in the first to ensure you're fully prepared for the certification.
Timed Exams - Once you start the exam, you'll have 2 hours and 2 attempts to complete each exam before your certification process resets. If you don’t pass the exam in the first 2 attempts, you’ll need to wait 30 days before you can retake it.
Congratulations - After you successfully pass the certification exam, you’ll receive your Certification.

What to expect during the exam

The Product Manager Certification is a 2-hour exam where you’ll demonstrate your proficiency in core product management principles and practices. Most candidates typically complete it in about 45 minutes. This exam assesses your abilities to:

  • Testing your knowledge to measure product management fundamentals, frameworks, and best practices across the product lifecycle
  • Applying user research and customer insights to inform product discovery, validation, and decision-making
  • Defining problems, shaping solutions, and writing clear product requirements and specs
  • Prioritizing initiatives and building roadmaps based on impact, effort, and business goals
  • Using metrics, KPIs, and product analytics to evaluate success and guide iteration
  • Collaborating effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align on goals and execution
  • Making informed tradeoffs and responsible decisions, including ethical considerations and AI-related implications
  • Connecting product strategy and vision to day-to-day execution

Who is it for?

The Product Manager Uxcel Certification is ideal for aspiring and experienced product managers who want to validate and showcase their skills. It’s suitable for users who are starting a career in product management, growing into a PM role, or transitioning from design, engineering, or business. This certification demonstrates proficiency in essential product management skills, helps users stand out in a competitive job market, and validates their ability to make sound product decisions. It provides a clear signal of competence to current and future employers, supports professional growth, and confirms readiness to work on real-world product challenges with confidence.

Exam format

Here’s what to expect during your certification exam:
  • Online and unproctored
  • 80 questions
  • 2 hour time limit
  • 2 attempts to pass, after which there is a 30-day lockout period
  • 85% score or higher to pass

Accessibility accommodations

The Uxcel Team takes accessibility very seriously. If you need assistance, contact [email protected] and we’ll find a solution together.

Become a certified professional with a Uxcel Certification
Is a subscription required to access certification?
Yes — Uxcel Certifications are available exclusively to Pro members and Teams plan users. An active subscription gives you access to the certification exams and all preparation materials.

How long do I have to complete the certification exam?
Each certification exam is timed at 120 minutes. This gives you ample time to carefully review each question and complete the exam at your own pace.

What is the total time commitment to get certified?
Most learners spend 7–10 days preparing. While the exam itself is 2 hours long, many users finish it in under an hour. You’ll have two attempts to pass, with no time restriction between attempts.

How can I make sure I’m ready for certification?
To prepare effectively, we recommend:

- Completing the recommended courses for your certification
- Practicing with related assessments
- Reviewing sample questions to test your understanding

These steps will help build confidence and increase your chances of passing on the first try.

How does Uxcel ensure the certification is reliable and credible?
Our certification exams are rigorously developed and reviewed by external industry experts to ensure content validity. We apply established psychometric standards—including split-half reliability, test-retest reliability, and inter-rater reliability—to ensure fairness, accuracy, and consistency across every exam.