Become Certified

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:

• Raise the professional standards and stature of marketing and business development in the design and construction industry
• Encourage self-assessment by offering guidelines for achievement in the profession
• Recognize individuals who have demonstrated knowledge of the practice and related disciplines through a test of basic competency
• Enhance the credibility of the profession in the industry
• 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 employer
• Acknowledgment in SMPS’s publications, on our web site, and at the National Marketing Conference

For more information on certification, email Pam Phelps.