Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Practice Exam
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Practice Exam
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Certification proves your skills in managing a product from idea to retirement. It covers every stage—planning, design, production, support, and disposal. The certificate helps you stand out in roles that need cross-team coordination and product data management. Many global firms use PLM to cut costs, speed up design, and ensure quality. With this certification, you can apply for jobs in product development, quality assurance, manufacturing, and design teams. It is valued in industries like automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and tech. This credential shows employers you’re ready for strategic roles in product systems.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Product Managers
- Design Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Quality Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Mechanical/Civil/Electronics Engineers
- Business Analysts in product-related domains
Skills Required
- Understanding the product lifecycle
- Managing product-related data and documents
- Coordinating across teams and tools
- Using PLM software platforms
- Implementing change and configuration management
- Ensuring product compliance and quality
- Aligning innovation with customer needs
Knowledge Gained
- How to track a product’s full lifecycle
- Managing Bills of Materials and technical documents
- Tools and techniques for cross-functional collaboration
- Industry best practices for product quality
- How PLM integrates with ERP, CAD, and SCM systems
- Applying compliance rules in product development
- Improving innovation using customer feedback
Course Outline
The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Introduction to PLM
- Definition and importance
- PLM vs ERP
- Benefits of PLM systems
Domain 2 - Phases of Product Lifecycle
- Concept and ideation
- Design and development
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Maintenance and support
- Retirement or disposal
Domain 3 - Data and Document Management
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Version control
- Change management
Domain 4 - Collaboration and Integration
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Integration with CAD, ERP, and SCM tools
- Cloud PLM systems
Domain 5 - PLM Tools and Software
- Overview of popular PLM software (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault ENOVIA)
- Software capabilities and best practices
Domain 6 - Compliance and Quality Management
- Product compliance standards
- Risk and quality control
Domain 7 - Product Innovation and Market Feedback
- Role of PLM in innovation
- Using market feedback for product improvement
