CPSM Regional Study Group

SMPS Pacific Region Chapters have joined forces to host a dynamic Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) study program—open to all SMPS Members!* We offer two study group cohorts each year to prepare for the two CPSM testing windows in March and September. Participants interact with peers and facilitators from across the nation, learning from some of the industry's most accomplished marketing professionals.

We invite you to join the September 2026 study group cohort, which kicks off on April 1, 2026. Study group committee members will host six virtual discussions to review each domain—providing participants with an overview of key terms and concepts within the CPSM Markendium curriculum, as well as opportunities to review possible test questions and play educational games.

Study group members will receive access to an online learning portal for impromptu Q&A, session recordings, and additional resources, as well as opportunities to win a sitting fee reimbursement.

To learn more about the September 2026 cohort, please register for the Info Session on April 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT.
You can register for Info Session here.

If you are a member of another chapter, please register as a guest for this free event.

*To participate in the Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group, you must be an active member of SMPS. 

Objective:
Attendees will learn more about the CPSM certification process, including who's eligible, how the test works, and an overview of the Six Domains of Practice.

September 2026 Study Group

*Dates could change based on speaker availability. Most Domain reviews will be recorded and saved on Basecamp. 

Individuals are encouraged to participate in the program from start to finish; however, we will permit interested persons to join at any point during the study program.

It is important that participants read the course materials prior to the session on that domain, so they can actively participate in the discussion and ask for clarification where needed.

Taking the Exam

The examination is administered by the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC), an independent third-party and global leader in testing and assessment services. You must first submit an application and upload your college transcripts (if applicable). Your application will be reviewed, and eligible candidates will receive a scheduling authorization from PTC within two weeks. Candidates will have one year from their application approval date to sit for the exam.

You will receive details on scheduling your examination at Prometric Testing Center. Currently, there are regional testing centers in Glendale, Culver City, Camarillo, Anaheim, and San Diego. You are responsible for booking your appointment, which is confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit https://www.prometric.com/SMPS

Certification Costs