Prove you can do the PM job, in your own words.
Submit one portfolio artifact per pillar. Two senior PMs review against a rubric we publish. Pass and you get a verifiable credential plus a written scorecard. No cohort, no audition, no gatekeeper.
$399 issuance fee, charged only if you pass. Submission is free.
Six pillars, two senior reviewers, one public rubric.
6 domains. 3 levels. 1 clear bar.
Master the six domains across 10 curriculum modules.
Why this credential is different
Built for practitioners who are tired of gatekept certifications and pay-to-pass cohorts.
Public rubric
Every scoring criterion is published at /certification/rubric before you submit. No hidden bar, no subjective gatekeeping.
Two-reviewer sign-off
Two practicing senior PMs score your portfolio independently. ~20% of portfolios get a third calibration check.
Verifiable credential
Issued credentials get a public verification URL. Employers open it directly from a resume or LinkedIn.
Pay only on issue
Submission is free. The $399 issuance fee is charged only after you pass. Includes one free re-review within 60 days.
From signup to credential
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Sign up free and work through the PLA curriculum and community at your own pace.
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Use the free curriculum and AI coach to build six portfolio artifacts, one per pillar.
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Submit your portfolio when you think it meets the published rubric.
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Two senior PM reviewers score each pillar at Emerging, Proficient, or Advanced.
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Proficient or higher on at least 5 of 6 pillars earns the credential. Below that, you get targeted resubmission guidance and one free re-review within 60 days.
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On pass, pay the $399 issuance fee. Your credential goes live at a public verification URL.
The six pillars
One portfolio artifact per pillar. Full scoring criteria and required artifacts are on the published rubric.
Product Strategy & Business Model
Customer Discovery & Opportunity Sizing
Delivery & Cross-Functional Execution
Product Analytics & Experimentation
Acquisition, Conversion & Retention
Product Leadership & Communication
Issuing authority & accreditation status
Certified Product Leader 360™ is a private credential issued by Product Leader Academy. It is not accredited by any government, university, or industry-recognized accrediting body (including but not limited to AIPMM, PMI, or any university certification). Employers and third parties evaluating this credential should treat it as evidence of portfolio-based coursework, not as an accredited qualification.
Submit when you’re ready. Pay only if you pass.
Start for free. Two senior PMs review your portfolio against a rubric we publish — no cohort dates, no gatekeepers.