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 It's no longer sufficient to simply list your degree or your best qualities. Hard evidence that you are a seasoned expert in your field is what really establishes your credibility as a major contender.  With the CSM designation on your resume, you will make a strong case for advancement in your career!

Register Your Interest!

Stand out from the competition with the CSM designation!

  • Affordable: Free study materials, free registration, no annual subscription fees, no re-sit exam fees; only cost is exam fee which is payable just once.
  • Accredited:  Fully recognised in the qualification frameworks in the UK and EU.
  • Fast-track: Lean and applied syllabus leading to exam success within 2-3 months.
  • Flexible: On-demand exam available any time of the year virtually at any corner of the world!

Global Recognition

CSM certification is recognised as SCQF Level 7 qualification on the UK's national qualifications framework. In the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), the certification is referred to as a Level 5 qualification. CSM certification has been granted the SCQF accreditation by University of the West of Scotland.

Eligibility

If you have a minimum of one-year professional work experience, then you are eligible to sit for the CSM exam. One year experience is the only eligibility requirement. We require you to declare years of prior work experience when creating a candidate account.

How to complete CSM certification?

Step 1

Click here to register and get your FREE copy of 'CSM Body of Knowledge' and practice book. Practice book contains exam style MCQs. You will not need any other materials for your exam preparation.

Step 2

You will study independently at your own pace. We call it "self-study" route. CSM exam questions are set from the 'CSM Body of Knowledge'. You are also required to study MCQs provided in the 'Practice Book'. Both 'CSM Body of Knowledge' and 'Practice Book' are sufficient for your exam success!

Step 3

Once your exam preparation is complete, you need to register for your CSM exam. Our exams are computer-based and available any time of the year. You can sit for the exam virtually from anywhere in the world.

Fees

No registration fees

No annual subscription fees

No registration fees

We do not charge any fees for study materials. 'CSM Body of Knowledge' and practice book are provided FREE. There is no initial registration or application fee either. 

Exam fee

No annual subscription fees

No registration fees

Exam fee is the only cost component in your investment towards gaining the designation. You will pay exam fees only when you will register for the exam. CSM exam fee is £149.  This fees cover not only first exam attempt but also up to three (3) re-sit exam costs.

No annual subscription fees

No annual subscription fees

No annual subscription fees

After passing your exam, you become entitled to use the CSM designation for fifteen (15) years. There is no annual membership or subscription fee!

Special Offer - Valid until September 30, 2023

Our regular CSM exam fee is £149.  However, if you take your exam on/before September 30, 2023, you will only have to pay £99! This discounted fee will be auto applied when you register and pay for the exam before this deadline.

Distinguish yourself from the sea of professional competition

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Exams

Exam schedule

Exam schedule

Exam schedule

A single MCQ-based exam assesses CSM certification. The exam is computer-based and available 'on-demand' at any time of the year from anywhere in the world. We use AI-based remote proctoring technology to conduct online MCQ exam. This allows you to take the exam from the comfort of your home or office. All you will need is a laptop or desktop with seamless internet connection.

Re-sit exams

Exam schedule

Exam schedule

If you fail in the first exam attempt, you will be allowed (maximum) three (3) re-sit exam opportunities. Re-sit exams can be taken even immediately after the failed exam attempt. However, re-sit exam opportunities must be taken within three (3) months from the date of the first exam attempt. You do not have to pay any fees to take re-sit exams. All re-sit exams are free!

Exam structure

Exam schedule

Exam structure

The duration of the CSM exam is 60 minutes. The exam has 50 MCQs. Each MCQ carries two marks. So the total marks are 100. You need to score at least 60% to pass the exam. Each MCQ will have one correct or best answer. There will not be any negative marking if you select the wrong answer for any MCQs.

Digital Badge & Digital Certificate

  • When you pass the exam, we will issue your digital certificate and digital badge within seven (7) working days. We will send instruction about digital credentials to your email ID.   
  • Our digital credentials are issued through Credly. Organisations will be able to verify your credentials online. You will be able to print your digital certificate through Credly. 
  • Our digital certificates are more reliable than traditional paper certificates. However, if you still need a hard-copy certificate issued by IQN, additional fees (£99) will apply.

Recertification

  • By successfully passing the CSM exam, you will become authorised to use the CSM post-nominal letters after your name for 15 (fifteen) years.  
  • We do NOT charge any annual membership or subscription fees. 
  • Maintaining the standards for the CSM designation is crucial for your professional growth and fluency within the industry. For recertification, you will need to appear in the CSM exam just once in every 15 (fifteen) years. 
  • Recertification ensures that all CSM credential holders are maintaining the required level of knowledge and competence.

We have hundreds of CSM designation holders across the world

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