Meeting/Event Information
KICK-OFF Session: CPSM Study Group - September 2024 Cohort

Have an interest in becoming a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)?
- Study group committee members host seven virtual discussions to review each domain—providing participants with an overview of key terms and concepts within the CPSM Markendium curriculum.
- Opportunities to review practice questions and play educational games.
- Opportunity to form study buddy groups or partnerships.
- Access to an online learning portal for impromptu Q&A, session recordings, and additional resources, as well as opportunities to win gift cards and sitting fee reimbursements.
*To participate in the Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group, you must be an active member of SMPS.
Taking the Exam
The examination is administered by the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC), an independent third-party and global leader in testing and assessment services. You must first submit an application and upload your college transcripts (if applicable). Your application will be reviewed, and eligible candidates will receive a scheduling authorization from PTC within two weeks.
You will receive details on scheduling your examination at Prometric Testing Center. You are responsible for booking your appointment, which are confirmed on first-come, first served basis. For more information, visit https://www.prometric.com/SMPS
Certification Costs
|
MEMBER |
Non-MEMBER |
|
|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Free | Free |
| One time exam application fee. Paid online at PTC | $ 245 | $ 350 |
| Sitting fee (required each time you take the test). Paid online at PTC | $ 275 | $ 415 |
|
Markendium (Paperback Version, required) The Markendium 1-6 Paperback books are available on Amazon. |
$39 each |
$39 each |
| A/E/C Marketing Fundamentals (optional) | $ 20 | $ 20 |
| [re]Wired (optional) | $ 25 | $ 25 |
| CPSM Handbook | FREE | FREE |
Schedule of Events
Subject to Change

Tickets
$0.00 FREE Registration
$0.00 Non Member / Guest Ticket