Congratulations to our recent Certification earners!
Certifications
AOTMP® provides certifications for individuals, teams, technology advisors, and solutions that help validate knowledge, strengthen capabilities, and improve technology management performance.
Certifications for Individuals
Specialist
Learn and verify best practice knowledge on a specific topic.
15 Certifications to choose from
- Cloud Management
- Data Privacy
- Mobility & Audit Optimization
- Telecom Asset & Service Management
- Telecom Auditing
- And more...
Professional
Validate your knowledge of a core practice area: Telecom, Mobility, or IT.
3 Certifications to choose from
- Telecom Management Professional
- Mobility Management Professional
- IT Management Professional
Master
For leaders who want to validate their performance.
Our highest certification level
Receive recognition for competency, and enrich your reputation among peers.
This two-year credential validates best practice knowledge of the Efficiency First® Framework adoption practices and Telecom, Mobility & IT Management Center of Excellence creation practices.
Specialist Certification Transition
- Specialist Certifications will remain available through June 30, 2027.
- Professionals who have previously earned Specialist Certifications will continue to retain and display those credentials.
- No previously earned certifications will be removed.
- This transition supports the evolution of the AOTMP® certification framework and the introduction of new certification opportunities.
Applied Certifications
Coming Q4 2026
Applied Certifications are designed to address emerging disciplines and evolving priorities within technology management. These certifications will be supported by study guides and related resources and will be introduced throughout Q4 2026. Initial Applied Certifications include:
- AI for Technology Management
- Technology Financial Management
- Reporting and Analytics
- Vendor Management
- Data Integrity and Governance
- Technology Inventory Management
- SaaS Management
Certifications for Teams
Team Performance Certification
For teams looking to validate their performance across up to 30 technology management practice areas. The enhanced Efficiency First® Team Performance Certification Program offers:
- Performance measurement across 30 Core Practice Areas
- Efficiency ratings on a 0-100% scale
- Next-level recommendations for improvement
- Industry alignment with proven best practices
- Certification and recognition for practice areas achieving 80% or better Efficiency Ratings
Certification Philosophy
AOTMP® certifications are designed to help individuals, teams, technology advisors, and solutions strengthen capabilities, validate competency, and improve technology management performance.
The certification framework emphasizes practical knowledge, flexibility, and continuous improvement rather than prescribed learning paths.
The objective is to validate knowledge and competency while providing the flexibility needed to adapt to evolving technology management priorities.
Professionals may prepare through:
- Industry experience.
- AOTMP® publications and resources.
- Study guides.
- Peer learning.
- Self-directed preparation.
Certifications for Technology Advisors and Solutions
These certifications help organizations and professionals identify trusted solutions and advisors committed to industry best practices and continuous improvement.
Solution Certification
- Validate that your solution aligns with proven best practices
- Illustrate your commitment to deliver value to business customers
- Accelerate the due diligence process for potential buyers that trust AOTMP®
Executive Advisor Certification
Designed for individual vendor professionals, such as sales, consulting, and service delivery experts.
This Certification program empowers professionals with in-depth knowledge of technology management best practices, enhancing their ability to serve as trusted advisors to customers and prospects.
- Differentiate in the market
- Demonstrate expertise
- Enhance credibility with clients
By providing certifications for individuals, teams, technology advisors, and solutions, AOTMP® supports a comprehensive approach to validating competency, strengthening capabilities, and improving technology management performance.
These certifications help professionals demonstrate expertise, help organizations strengthen performance, and help technology providers establish credibility and trust within the technology management community.