Certification
Benefits of the Certification Program
When you apply for the CPSM examination, you are taking your first step toward joining a distinguished group of professionals who have made a commitment to professional excellence, career advancement, and ongoing pursuit of knowledge.
This voluntary certification is designed to:
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Raise the professional standards and stature of marketing and business development in the design and construction industry
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Encourage self-assessment by offering guidelines for achievement in the profession
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Recognize individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of the practice and related disciplines through a test of basic competency
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Enhance the credibility of the profession in the industry
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Influence the future of the field.
The CPSM designation is a mark of distinction. The achievement offers you a wide range of important benefits:
- Improved ability to compete in the job market
- Enhanced credibility as a professional in the A/E/C community
- Potential for increased compensation and benefits.
Upon earning the CPSM designation, you will receive:
- a personalized certificate of achievement
- a CPSM lapel pin
- a notification letter sent to your employeracknowledgement in SMPS's publications, on our web site, and at the National Marketing Conference.