Learn what it takes to become a CPSM!

Interested in learning more about the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) designation?

Join Greater Cincinnati SMPS's CPSM Exam Study Group to get the help and support you need on your journey to certification. During this information session, we will provide an overview of the program and cover such topics as requirements, costs, study materials, study group dates, application process, time commitment, and how to earn CEUs after you earn the certification.

Recent CPSM graduates from our chapter will also be on hand to answer your questions and share their experiences. Come prepared with questions to ask the group in a comfortable, relaxed environment. For more information, visit www.smps.org/certification 

Gain the recognition you deserve by starting the certification process today!

This information session will cover:

• Why become a CPSM?
• CPSM Exam registration information
• Study materials review
• Study group overview
• Q&A

The CPSM Study Group Sessions will occur bi-weekly on Wednesday's for eight weeks, as per the schedule below. They will take place at GBBN from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Can't attend in person? Study Group Sessions can be attended via webconference.

Domain 1: Marketing Research
January 29, 2020
Taught by: Megan Miller, CPSM | Deltek

Domain 2: Marketing Planning
February 12, 2020
Taught by: Eric Anderson, AICP, LEED AP ND, CPSM | KZF Design

Domain 3: Client and Business Development
February 26, 2020
Taught by: Jennifer Danforth, CPSM | Woolpert

Domain 4: Proposals
March 11, 2020
Taught by: Melissa Schmetzer, CPSM | HDR

Domain 5: Promotional Activity
March 25, 2020
Taught by: Sarah Shewmaker, CPSM | The Motz Group

Domain 6: Management
April 8, 2020
Taught by: Suzanne Parkey, CPSM | Parkey Design

Make-up Session, Final Practice Exam, Q&A and Test Tips
April 22, 2020

Cost:
The cost for the information session on January 16, 2020 is free. Participating in the Study Group costs $100.

CPSM Study Session Incentives:

• SMPS Greater Cincinnati will pay for your Markendium study materials if you attend all CPSM Study Sessions (max $159 value; makeup session attendance may be substituted for ONE regular session absence). Can't attend in person? Study Group Sessions can be attended via webconference.
• Chapter will pay for your exam fee (not registration fee) if you pass the exam by December 31, 2020 ($275 value)
• Documentation of your purchases/expenses (receipts) for the Markenduim books and exams fees must be provided, as well as documentation you attended the sessions (Study Group Pledge)
  
  

Agenda
4:30 pm - Registration and Networking
5:00 pm - Program Promptly Begins
6:00 pm - Networking