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Certification

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Certification Description
The CMDSM examination consists of 135 multiple-choice questions and five essay questions. It is a timed, four-hour exam. Two hours are allocated for the multiple-choice questions section and two hours for the essay questions section. You will be given a fifteen-minute break between the multiple-choice section and the essay questions section.

Certifying Organization
Mail Systems Management Association
http://www.msmanational.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Mail and Distribution Systems Manager Website

Certification Description
The In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association's (IPMA) Certified Mail Manager (CMM) designation establishes a professional standard of proficiency for the in-house mail management profession. Certification is achieved through demonstrated management experience, professionalism and successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

Certifying Organization
In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association
http://ipma.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Mail Manager Website

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