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Certification

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

Certification Description
APR certification proves you have successfully demonstrated competency in the knowledge, skills and abilities required to practice public relations effectively in today's business arena.

Certifying Organization
Public Relations Society of America
https://www.prsa.org/index.html

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● 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)? No

Accreditation in Public Relations Website

Certifying Organization
Cruise Lines International Association
https://www.cruising.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Accredited Cruise Manager Website

Certification Description
The Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive Program is administered by the ACFRE Certification Board. Certification as ACFRE requires successful completion of a four stage process, which must be completed sequentially: a written application, a written examination, a portfolio review and an oral peer review.

Certifying Organization
Association of Fundraising Professionals
http://www.afpnet.org/splash.cfm

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? 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)? No

Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive Website

Certification Description
The ACPM® credentials indicate a thorough understanding of basic and advanced strategic and tactical concepts in agile product management. It ensures that those who pass the exam fully understand agile product management and are able to apply the concepts immediately to be more effective in their jobs.

Certifying Organization
Association of International Product Marketing and Management
https://aipmm.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● 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

Agile Certified Product Manager Website

Certification Description
ASAP is pleased to offer our members the opportunity to earn a professional certification, demonstrating competency in the management of strategic alliances.

Certifying Organization
Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals
http://www.strategic-alliances.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 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

Certification of Achievement-Alliance Management Website

Certification Description
Recognized by the DMO industry as its highest educational achievement, CDME is an advanced educational program for veteran and career-minded DMO executives looking for senior-level professional development courses. The focus of the program is on vision, leadership, productivity and the implementation of business strategies.

Certifying Organization
Destination Marketing Association International
www.destinationmarketing.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 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 Destination Marketing Executive Website

Certifying Organization
International Festivals & Events Association
http://www.ifea.com/

Certification Details
● 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 Festival and Event Executive Website

Certification Description
Applicable to financial services professionals whose primary function and expertise focus on financial services marketing.

Certifying Organization
Institute of Certified Bankers
http://www.aba.com/Training/ICB/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Financial Marketing Professional Website

Certification Description
The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential provides you with a recognizable demonstration of your personal and professional achievement and commitment.

Certifying Organization
Association of Fundraising Professionals
http://www.afpnet.org/splash.cfm

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? 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)? No

Certified Fund Raising Executive Website

Certification Description
CFRE certification serves as an impartial, third-party endorsement of your knowledge and experience against international standards in philanthropy. It adds to your credibility as a fundraiser and sets you apart from other professionals.

Certifying Organization
Certified Fund Raising Executive International
http://www.cfre.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Certified Fund Raising Executive Website

Certification Description
The Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) is the baseline designation for a unified credentialing program designed specifically for fundraising executives. This program is administered by the independent CFRE Professional Certification Board which consists of representatives from the participating partner organizations. At present, these include AHP, the Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE), the National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC), the National Council for Resource Development (NCRD), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). It was created to provide a single, credible industry-wide process for identifying practitioners who meet the standards for the fundraising profession. The CFRE program is open to all individuals meeting the eligibility requirements, regardless of affiliation with a professional association.

Certifying Organization
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
http://www.ahp.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Fundraising Executive Website

Certification Description
HSMAI's Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive (CHME) is a designation earned by those professionals who have effectively demonstrated the credibility, knowledge, expertise and confidence that has become increasingly necessary in today's fast-moving and ever-changing hospitality industry.

Certifying Organization
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
http://www.hsmai.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● 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)? Yes

Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive Website

Certification Description
This certification is for professionals who are driven to lead or participate in innovation efforts for gaining and maintaining competitive advantage. In addition to innovation best practices, the CIL certification provides individuals and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and tools to strategically integrate and align organizational goals with a managed and purposeful innovation culture and process.

Certifying Organization
Association of International Product Marketing and Management
https://aipmm.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● 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 Innovation Leader Website

Certification Description
The CPMM credentials indicate a thorough understanding of the product marketing functions which are responsible for ensuring the success of the product in the marketplace. The CPMM focus begins with a successful launch and continues as the product moves through growth, maturity and eventual decline.

Certifying Organization
Association of International Product Marketing and Management
https://aipmm.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● 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 Product Marketing Manager Website

Certification Description
IMA's Certified Professional of Incentive Management acknowledges incentive professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and leadership essential to succeed in the incentive industry.

Certifying Organization
Incentive Marketing Association
http://www.incentivemarketing.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 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 Professional of Incentive Management Website

Certification Description
The CPSM credential is a voluntary certification designed to elevate the professional standards in marketing and influence the future of this vital field. Furthermore, the CPSM designation serves as a mark of distinction for professional services marketers and business developers, raising their standing with their employers, peers, and the public.

Certifying Organization
Society for Marketing Professional Services
https://www.smps.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Services Marketer Website

Certification Description
SAMA's Certified Strategic Account Manager (CSAM) Program establishes a professional standard of individual capabilities to successfully perform the role and responsibilities of a strategic account manager (SAM).

Certifying Organization
Strategic Account Management Association
http://www.strategicaccounts.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Strategic Account Manager Website

Certification Description
Certification exams test an individual's knowledge of key alliance management skills. The CSAP exam tests candidates on all facets of alliance management from inception to termination.

Certifying Organization
Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals
http://www.strategic-alliances.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 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 Strategic Alliance Professional Website

Certification Description
The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at anyone linvolved in software testing. The Foundation level qualification is also appropriated for anyone who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

Certifying Organization
American Software Testing Qualifications Board
https://www.astqb.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Tester Foundation Level Website

Certification Description
AHP's second and highest level of achievement is the designation of Fellow (FAHP). Elevation to the status of Fellow in AHP is the top level of achievement in the field of health care resource development. Attaining the Fellow designation is recognition of individual professional distinction, earned through dedication and continual self advancement and demonstrated commitment to ethical standards of professional practice.

Certifying Organization
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
http://www.ahp.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 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

Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Website

Certification Description
This intermediate level certification is intended for IBM Campaign V9.1 power users (or key users), as well as specialists responsible for planning, installing, configuring, troubleshooting the product.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Specialist - Campaign V9.1 Website

Certification Description
Being a top marketer means continually enhancing your skills as well as highlighting your accomplishments. The American Marketing Association's Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) program gives you a tangible, convenient way to do both. You can earn the PCM designation by passing a comprehensive exam covering the key areas of marketing. Developed with input from hundreds of marketing experts, the PCM program meets strict national professional certification criteria and standards for excellence in marketing.

Certifying Organization
American Marketing Association
https://www.ama.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Professional Certified Marketer Website

Certification Description
The SAP Certified Application Associate - CRM Foundation with SAP CRM 7.0 EhP2 certification exam verifies that the candidate has the basic knowledge required in the area of SAP Customer Relationship Management. This certificate proves that the candidate has an overall understanding of the application consultant profile for CRM solutions, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects under guidance of an experienced consultant. This certificate is a highly recommended - although not mandatory - prerequisite for qualification to CRM Application Professional in any of the specialist areas.

Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
https://www.sap.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

SAP Certified Application Associate - CRM Fundamentals with SAP CRM 7.0 EhP2 Website

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