Study Tools for the CPSM Exam
After submitting your completed CPSM Application
Form please download the following
documents that are highly recommended to aid you
in your exam preparation:
- CPSM Study
Guide - The Study Guide is designed to
help candidates gain an understanding of the topics covered on the
examination.
- Domains of Practice
for Professional Services Marketers - The Domains of Practice are the foundation of SMPS’
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM)
Program.
- CPSM Suggested Reading
List- SMPS recommends that certification candidates read the
following materials in preparation for the CPSM exam.
- CPSM Handbook – The CPSM Handbook is a complete description of the CPSM
examination and program administration and procedures.
- SMPS Gap
Analysis– The SMPS Gap Analysis will
help you evaluate your proficiency in the Domains of
Practice.
- Archived Articles from the SMPS Marketer
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Other Recommended Resources mentioned in the study guide may be
difficult to access:
Here is a link to purchase the book "Selling the Invisible" on
Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446520942/bookstorenow600-20
Here is a link to the IOMA website where you can hopefully access "How
to Avoid the Pitfalls of 'Boilerplate? Proposals," from their
publication Design Firms Management Administration Report Issue 00-1
January 2000 http://www.ioma.com/issues/DFMAR/2000_02/301579-1.html
Here is a link to PSMJ's website to access A/E Federal Contract Rating
Modifications", and "New Guide Supports Federal Proposal
Evaluation," PSMJ Principal Strategies. Vol. 25. No. 11, November 1998 -
http://www.psmj.com
If you have any questions, please contact the
Certification Manager at 800.292.7677, x232, or certifications@smps.org.
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