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Join the CPSM Study Group's September 2026 Cohort
Whether you are looking to take the CPSM (Certified Professional Services Marketer) exam or would like to expand your A/E/C marketing & business development knowledge, this study group is for you! The CPSM Study Group will provide members with a structured reading plan, concept understanding through presentation and discussion, learning through teaching, test-taking tips and tricks, and on-demand resources.
After our kick-off on April 15, 2026, the study group will meet several times a month starting with covering each of the Six Domains and ending with an all domain review in August—all in time for the September 2026 testing window.
For more details: https://smps-prc.org/CPSM_PRC_Study_Group
Info Session | April 1, 2026
Kick-Off Session | April 15, 2026
Domain Review Sessions | Various Dates
Between April 29 and August 19, 2026 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
Kick-Off Session | April 15, 2026
Domain Review Sessions | Various Dates
Between April 29 and August 19, 2026 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
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.
A virtual Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group combines study efforts, supports each other in CPSM exam preparation and pools/shares study resources among the Pacific region chapters.
The study group is free, and participants are responsible to purchase their own study materials.
Questions?
Contact CPSM Study Group Liaison
Veronica Ritona
[email protected]

General Information
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.
