TBM Certification

TBM Executive Foundation Certification

Improve your business acumen by taking the first-ever education program specifically designed for tomorrow’s business-minded technology leaders. The TBM Executive Foundation Certification provides senior IT leaders and finance managers the essential knowledge that drives business transformation within IT by running a successful Technology Business Management (TBM) program. After taking the course, you will have the opportunity to get certified by the TBM Council, giving you the ability to further demonstrate your business savvy.

Upcoming Courses

Who Should Get Educated

The TBM Executive Foundation Course is designed for senior IT and Finance leaders who need a basic understanding of the TBM framework and how it may be used to enhance the business value and outcomes of spending, resources and investments.

Recommended For:

Heads of IT Finance (CFOs of IT, VP/Director of IT finance)
TBM Program Directors (including aspiring program directors)
Members of the Office of the CIO (OCIO)
IT Vice Presidents (tower or silo leaders)
Senior FP&A professionals supporting IT departments
IT program and portfolio management (PPM/PMO) leaders
Service management leaders
IT strategy and transformation professionals
Senior IT project managers
IT governance and risk management professionals
Independent consultants providing TBM, ITSM, IT4IT, GRC and related offerings

What You Will Learn:

The need for TBM and how it drives significant cost optimization and more effective business-technology management practices
How to build a TBM program in your organization, including essential roles, responsibilities and skillsets
The essential tools of TBM, including the framework, taxonomy, model, and metrics
The key TBM disciplines including creating transparency, delivering value for money, shaping demand and planning for value
The four value conversations of TBM and their associated management metrics
How to drive continuous improvement with TBM
How to apply the tools and disciplines of TBM beyond IT

Certified TBM Executive (CTBME) RENEWAL

Current and Expired CTBMEs may renew their certification by following the link below. Candidates may choose one of several options, including a CTBME Lifetime Renewal, CTBME Annual Recurring Renewal, or a one-time CTBME Biennial Maintenance and Renewal Fee. Candidates must acquire and maintain evidence of completing 40 hours of relevant Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every two years. CTBMEs do not need to submit supporting documentation of the CPE hours at the time of renewal.