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Certified Strategic Manager (CSM)

Register Your Interest

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!

Global Recognition

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 the European Qualifications Framework

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 require you to declare your years of prior work experience at the time you will create online exam account with us.

Register Your Interest

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-standard 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/initial fees

No annual or subscription fees

No registration/initial 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 fees

No annual or subscription fees

No registration/initial 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 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. There is no annual membership or subscription fee!

When and how do I take my exam?

Exam schedule

Exam schedule

Exam schedule

CSM certification is assessed by a single MCQ-based exam. The exam is computer-based and available 'on-demand' any time of the year! Exams may be taken anytime from anywhere in the world. We use AI-based remote proctoring technology to conduct computer-based 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 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 'CSM Body of Knowledge'. 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 the topics, you could straight away register for the exam! However, if you are relatively new to management field, you may need to study for two (2) months.  
  • Many students prefer to take exam preparation independently. We call it "self-study" route. Other students prefer to take help from our registered centres.
  • In selected countries, we have registered centres who provide exam preparation classes for CSM students. Any agreement is directly between the student and the respective centre.

Digital Badge & Digital Certificate

  • We will issue digital certificate and digital badge as soon as you will successfully pass the exam. 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. 
  • 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.
  • Our digital certificates are more reliable than traditional paper certificate. However, in case you also need a hard-copy certificate issued by IQN, additional fees (£99) will apply.

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.

We have hundreds of CSM designation holders across the world

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