Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Credential: Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Credentialing Agency: Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) is intended to test the knowledge of those individuals involved in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services. A CPSM is recognized as an individual who has met a rigorous standard of experience and expertise in marketing professional services and has demonstrated their knowledge of the practice and related disciplines through a thorough examination of marketing competency. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 year os experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 8 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
123 North Pitt Street
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (800) 292-7677
Email: kevin@smps.org
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have a bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services.
Option 2:Candidate must have an associate's degree plus six years of experience in marketing or business development for firms for firms providing professional services.
Option 3:Candidates without a degree must have eight years of experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) credential has the following other requirements:
- All candidates must pledge to abide by the CPSM Code of Ethics.
Written Exam
- Marketing Research (13%)
- Marketing Planning (18%)
- Client and Business Development (20%)
- Proposals (18%)
- Promotional Activity (13%)
- Management (18%)
Exam Preparation Resources
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RECERTIFICATION
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Renewal Period: 3 years