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Advancing Your Career with CSM®
Professional Recognition
Whether you are aiming for career advancement or seeking new opportunities, having the CSM® designation on your resume sets you apart from the crowd. Elevate your professional profile with the CSM® designation and make a stronger case for advancement in your career!
Affordable
We provide free study materials, offer free registration, and have no annual subscription fees or re-sit exam fees. The only cost you will incur is the exam fee, payable just once.
Fast-track
Our lean and applied syllabus is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for exam success within 2-3 months.
UK Accredited
The CSM® certification is recognised as a SCQF Level 7 qualification on the UK's national qualifications framework.
EQF
Within the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), the CSM® certification is comparable to Level 5 qualification.
How to complete the CSM® certification?
Eligibility: If you are at least 20 years old and have a minimum of one year of professional work experience, then you are eligible to study for the CSM® certification. We require you to declare years of prior work experience at the time of online exam registration.
Step 1 – Pre-register and receive upcoming study materials in August
Pre-registration is now open. Learners who sign up early will receive the upcoming CSM Body of Knowledge and a Practice Book with exam-style MCQs by email in August.
Step 2 - Study at your own pace
You will study on your own using the free CSM Body of Knowledge and Practice Book, which will be available in August. These materials are all you need for the CSM® exam preparation—no additional books or resources are required.
Step 3 - Register & take your CSM® exam
After completing your exam preparation, you can pay and register for the CSM® exam. The exam is computer-based and available throughout the year. You can take it virtually at any time, from anywhere in the world.
The CSM Body Knowledge
Part A: IQN Strategic Management Framework
Module 1: Organisations and Strategy
Module 2: External Analysis
Module 3: Internal Analysis
Module 4: Strategy Formulation
Module 5: Strategy Implementation and Review
Part B: Strategy in Action
Module 6: Human Resource Management
Module 7: Marketing Management
Module 8: Financial Management
Module 9: Supply Chain Management
Part C: IQN PRICE Framework - Drivers of Organisational Success
Module 10: Managing Projects
Module 11: Managing Risks
Module 12: Managing Information
Module 13: Managing Changes
Module 14: Managing Excellence
Part D: IQN CLAP Framework - Drivers of Managerial Success
Module 15: Creativity
Module 16: Leadership
Module 17: Adaptability
Module 18: Problem Solving
Digital Certificate & Digital Badge
We do not issue traditional paper certificates. Instead, we exclusively provide digital credentials. Upon successfully passing the exam, your digital certificate and digital badge will be issued within seven (7) working days through Credly.
You will have the convenience of online verification and the ability to download and print your digital certificate as needed. Your name will be added to the global directory of CSM® designation holders.