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