Certified Professional Contract Manager™ (CPCM™)

 

For professionals who have mastered the competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK)™ .

NCMA's pinnacle certification is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and based on the internationally recognized Contract Management Standard™.

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CPCM™ Handbook 

Obtaining and maintaining the ANAB-Accredited certification, CPCM™, is a significant milestone in your professional development.

The following resources are available for additional information:

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NCMA requires that all CPCM™ certification applicants read this entire handbook.

Who Should Pursue the CPCM™ Certification?

  • Buyers and sellers who participate in government-to-business (federal, state, and local) and business-to-business (small, medium, and large) contract and subcontract activities;
  • Buyers interested in understanding how their actions impact sellers and sellers interested in understanding how their actions impact buyers; and
  • Contract management professionals who have a general material interest in contract management (e.g., scholars, consultants, researchers, regulatory authorities, representatives of accrediting organizations, representatives of other organizations, etc.)

Benefits of Earning the CPCM™ Certification

  • As NCMA's pinnacle certification, it is the gold standard in contract management.
  • ANAB-Accredited; solidifying its credibility.
  • It sets you apart from others in your profession.
  • It helps you achieve your professional goals.
  • It shows that you are committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

Eligibility Requirements

Application Process & Fees

If you’re interested in the CPCM™ certification program, complete and submit your online application along with:

  • Your college/university transcripts.
  • Your work experience (CV, resume, or employer records).
  • Proof of at least 120 CPE/CLP hours.
  • Your application fee ($225 for NCMA members and $425 for nonmembers).

Once you have completed and submitted your application, please allow up to 15 business days for the Certification Department to review the application. If approved, you will have one year and three attempts to pass your exam. 

Please note: NCMA Membership is NOT required in order to apply, obtain, and maintain NCMA certification.

How to Access Your Application:

  1. Log into your profile at the top of any page on the NCMA website and select Certification from the left-hand menu
  2. From there, do one of two things:
    Click on new application by selecting the blue button of the certification you are applying for
    -OR-
    If it is an existing certification, click on the certification within the menu
  3. From there, follow the tabs and instructions along the top.  

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CPCM™ Exam Prep

Participate in NCMA's convenient and interactive 12-week online classroom environment. You can prepare for the exam in a way that fits your schedule: join a live, instructor-led virtual classroom course for real-time interaction and guidance or choose a self-paced option to study on your own timeline at your convenience.

This course is optional and not required to take the CPCM™ exam. Taking this course will help prepare you but does not equal or guarantee your certification nor does it guarantee your eligibility to sit for the exam. 

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Exam Process & Fees

Your test will be scheduled through Kryterion, NCMA’s testing provider. You will be able to select the date, time, and testing location based on your zip code. The exam fee is $135 in the U.S. & Canada and $160 internationally.

Reschedule requests made within 72 hours of an exam will result in a $100 (domestic) and $130 (international) fee. 

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