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Certified Strategic Manager (CSM)

IQN CSM Digital Badge & Digital Certificate

It’s no longer enough just to list your degree. It’s no longer enough to simply list the best traits in your profile. What really establishes your credibility as a major contender is hard evidence that you are a proven professional in your field.

 

With the CSM designation on your resume, you will be well equipped to really make your case as you seek to further your career. And as a Certified Strategic Manager, you will have a significant advantage over others who seek leadership and management positions.


Upon the completion of the CSM certification, you will gain the understanding and competence to jumpstart your career. Let’s make it happen!

3 letters that can make difference in your career!

UK Recognition

UK Recognition

UK Recognition

CSM certification is recognised in the UK as SCQF Level 7 qualification

EQF

UK Recognition

UK Recognition

 CSM certification is recognised as Level 5 qualification in European Qualifications Framework

Accreditation

UK Recognition

Accreditation

CSM certification is subject to external quality assurance by University of the West of Scotland

Stand out from the competition!

This is an era in which the job market is replete with graduates and seasoned professionals seeking to make both lateral and upwards moves in their careers. 


You really need every bit of an edge you can get to set your name apart from the seas of professional competition and rise above the noise to achieve your professional objectives.

Eligibility

 If you have minimum one year professional work experience, then you are eligible to sit for the CSM exam. One year experience is the only eligibility requirement. We will require you to provide your experience details (such as, name and address of your current/previous organisation) at the time of your exam registration. 

How to complete CSM?

Step 1 - Get your study materials

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

Step 2 - Study

You can study independently. We call it "self-study" route. Alternatively, in selected countries, you may attend exam preparation classes at one of our registered centres. 

Step 3 - Take the CSM exam

 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 annual or subscription fees

No annual or subscription fees

No annual or subscription fees

 After passing your exam, you become entitled to use the CSM designation for fifteen (15) years without any fees. That is, there is no annual membership or subscription fee!

Exam fees

No annual or subscription fees

No annual or subscription 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. That is, you do not have to pay additional fees for any re-sit exams!

Re-sit exams

No annual or subscription fees

Re-sit exams

 If you fail in the first exam attempt, you will be allowed (maximum) three (3) re-sit exam opportunities. All re-sit exam opportunities must be taken within six 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

Duration & MCQs

Marks distribution

Marks distribution

Exam duration: 1 Hour.

Total MCQs = 50

Marks distribution

Marks distribution

Marks distribution

50 MCQs x 2 marks 

= Total 100 Marks

Pass mark

Marks distribution

Pass mark

Minimum 60 Marks needed out of total 100 Marks

Exam Preparation

  • CSM exam questions are set from the prescribed textbook. You are also required to study MCQs provided in the 'Practice Book'. 
  • Each MCQ will have one correct or best answer. There will not be any negative marking if you select wrong answer for any of the MCQs.
  • Time required for exam preparation will vary. If you are already familiar with strategic management concepts, you could straight away register for the exam! However, if you are relatively new to strategic management field, you may need to study for no less than two (2) months.  
  • Some students prefer to take exam preparation independently. We call it "self-study" route. Other students prefer to take help from our registered centres.
  • Registered centres provide exam preparation classes and other services. However, IQN is NOT involved in the delivery. Any agreement is directly between the student and the respective centre.

Digital Badge & Digital Certificate

  • We will issue the CSM digital badge and digital certificate as soon as you will successfully pass the exam. 
  • Email ID provided by you at the time of exam registration must be absolutely correct since we will send instruction about your digital credentials to this email ID.   
  • Our digital credentials are issued through Credly. Organisations will be able to verify your credential online. You will be able to print your digital certificate through Credly account. 
  • Credly lets you share your digital badge to popular destinations such as LinkedIn. You may also copy the badge URL to paste on the resume and email signature.
  • In case you need a hard-copy certificate, additional fees (£99) will be applicable.

CSM Exemption

We allow exemption on our qualifications. You need to complete an exemption application form. Application for eligibility of exemption based on some predetermined criteria which are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

  • Exemption application assessment fee is £9. This amount is non-refundable.
  • CSM exemption fee is same as the CSM exam fee, i.e. £149. This amount will be invoiced if the application is accepted.
  • For claiming IQN professional certification exemption, you must attach your letter of experience (LoE) along with your academic and/or professional qualification.
  • Accepted applicants will be issued digital badges and certificates.


                                                 *This offer is valid until 31 March 2023.

Recertification Requirements

  • 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.

IQN CSM recognised as Level 5 qualification in European Qualifications Framework
IQN Certified Strategic Manager (CSM) credit rated by UWS
IQN CSM recognised as Level 7 qualification in SCQF

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