Certified Strategic Manager (CSM)

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!

• 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.

 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.
• CPMA exemption fee is same as the CPMA 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 30 June 2022.