Are you ready to take the plunge and sit for your Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)certification in September? Join SMPS CO as we re-launch our CPSM Study Group, featuring six domain-specific study sessions and two practice tests between May 8 - August 28, 2024. This FREE series will provide members with a structured reading plan, concept understanding through presentation and discussion, test-taking tips and tricks, and other important resources.

If interested, you will sign up once for the entire series. Once you register, you'll receive the information to attend these sessions virtually, as well as study material resources. This year's virtual CPSM Study Group schedule will be:

INTRO & INFORMATIONAL MEETING
4/25 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Domain 1 - MARKETING RESEARCH
5/08 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Domain 2 - MARKETING PLANNING
05/22 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Domain 3 - CLIENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
06/05 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Domain 4 - PROPOSALS
06/19 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Domain 5 - PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY
07/10 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Domain 6 - MANAGEMENT
07/30 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM **

August 1: DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER EXAM WINDOW

REVIEW / PRACTICE TEST #1
08/14 | 3:00 - 5:30 PM (time subject to change)

REVIEW / PRACTICE TEST #2!
08/21 | 3:00 - 5:30 PM (time subject to change)

Recent CPSM Virtual Q&A
08/28 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Test Window is September 7 - 28, 2024

This series is free; participants are responsible for the purchase/procure of their own study materials.

Individuals are encouraged to participate in the program from start to finish; however, if you are interested in joining at any point during the course of the study group, please email SMPS CO Admin at [email protected].

CPSM Exam Eligibility
To sit for the CPSM examination, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree plus four years of experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services, or
• Possess an associate’s degree plus six years work experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services, or
• Without a degree, have eight years of experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services In addition, all candidates must pledge to abide by the CPSM Code of Ethics.

To learn more, please visit https://www.smps.org/Certification/

Learning Objectives:

What can you expect from SMPS CO's CPSM Study Group?

• Six virtual sessions that dive into each respective domain and provide you with an overview of key terms and concepts within the CPSM Markendium curriculum.
• Two opportunities to take practice tests at the end of the course.
• Opportunities to review practice test questions and content.
• Meet other CPSM-seekers within the chapter and form your own virtual (or in-person) study buddy groups.
• Access to online learning materials, study group recordings, and additional resources.
• Attend a Live Q&A Panel with recent CPSM-certified marketers at the end of the course - ask them any and all of your big questions before sitting the exam in September.

REGISTER

Participants will receive Zoom meeting details in your registration confirmation email.

Finding it difficult to allocate funds for SMPS programming and/or membership? The Colorado Believes page program is rooted in our core values of learning, commitment, and community through charitable giving, membership sponsorships, scholarships, and industry engagement. This program is also part of our efforts to help diversify membership and help provide opportunities for BIPOC individuals and DBE, WBE, MBE, VBR, and LGBTBE firms to elevate their marketing efforts while helping your company save. Please email SMPS Colorado’s admin for reduced pricing and scholarship opportunities.

If you are a member of another SMPS Chapter and would like a member rate, please email the admin. Job seekers, students, and other new professionals, please visit our Colorado Believes page for details on our student membership programs and professional development scholarship opportunities. Refunds are available if submitted to the admin one week prior to the event.