CPSM Certification

What is a CPSM?

A Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) is an individual recognized for having successfully passed a rigorous certification exam that tests a high standard of experience and expertise in marketing professional services. This voluntary certification program is completely designed and created for the advancement of A/E/C firm marketing and business development professionals. By earning the CPSM credentials, you have demonstrated a high level of understanding of the essential marketing skills and know-how to distinguish your firm (and yourself) to be among the very best in the A/E/C industry.

Why is CPSM Certification Valuable?

It helps to establish credibility and distinction for marketing professionals amongst your peers, colleagues and competitors. As a marketer, business developer, or the employer of one, certification will help you take your organization to the next level.

Exam and Certification Requirements

The 150-question, multiple-choice exam — based on a practice analysis commissioned by SMPS. Candidates must achieve a 74 percent score or higher to pass. There are certain professional and educational eligibility requirements associated with the exam. For 2027, the testing periods will be February 27 through March 20, 2027, and September 4 through September 25, 2027. Applications deadlines: January 28, 2026 for the March 2026 testing window and August 5, 2026 for the September 2026 testing window.

More About The CPSM Application & Eligibility

CPSM Boot Camp 2026-2027

SMPS Philadelphia offers you the guidance and support you need to pursue your CPSM and prepare for the exam. Our Chapter strongly encourages its members to take advantage of our annual Boot Camp program, which covers the Six Domains of Practice in six sessions and separate study sessions. Boot Camp attendees learn from one another and strengthen their peer-to-peer relationships while doing so.


Information Session October 22, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM Free! Registration Now Open	CPSM Scholarship Opens: October 16, 2026 Closes: November 9, 2026 Winner Announced: November 20, 2026 Learn More Here	Orientation December 3, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM