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Certification

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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

Certification Description
CeMA is an e-marketing certification program accredited by the eMarketing Association (eMA). The program provides certifications to students and individuals who demonstrate competency in the eMarketing arena after completion of the CeMA exam.

Certifying Organization
eMarketing Association
http://emarketingassociation.com/

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

Certified eMarketing Associate Website

Certification Description
An individual earning the esteemed distinction of Certified International Trade Marketing Specialist® (CITMS®) has met the international trade industry's highest professional standard in the area of marketing and or sales. This individual, having demonstrated mastery of the requisite IIEI Bodies of Knowledge associated with this specialty by passing a rigorous Program of Study, and having successfully passed the appropriate industry examination process, will be awarded this prestigious industry title and designation.professional standard in the area of marketing and or sales.

Certifying Organization
IIEI Certification
http://www.industrycertification.org

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 5 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 International Trade Marketing Specialist Website

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Project Management
http://www.certifiedprojectmanager.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 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 Marketing Analyst Website

Certification Description
Candidates for the CMD designation demonstrate at least four years of qualified work experience in center marketing, research, marketing plan implementation, public and community relations, advertising, and media buying. CMD certification is achieved through mastery of a body of knowledge, completion of the eligibility requirements, passage of a rigorous half-day written examination, and commitment to a code of professional ethics.

Certifying Organization
International Council of Shopping Centers
https://www.icsc.org/

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

Certified Marketing Director Website

Certification Description
The CPM credentials indicate a thorough understanding of the functions responsible for championing new products throughout the front end of the product lifecycle, from inception through to launch. The CPM focuses on "go-to" functions that orchestrate internal activities and ensure the best possible outcome for the product.

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 Manager Website

Certifying Organization
American Academy of Financial Management
http://aafm.org

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

Chartered Market Analyst Website

Certification Description
The Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation is the culmination of a certification process in which candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in a broad range of technical analysis of the financial markets.

Certifying Organization
Market Technicians Association
http://www.mta.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Chartered Market Technician Website

Certification Description
The DMA Certified Marketing Professional™ Program covers all core areas of direct marketing, including strategic planning, digital marketing, social channels, creative development, database, measurement and analytics. DMA Certified Marketing Professionals will be recognized by the global marketing community as having the skills and intelligence to be marketing leaders, anywhere in the world.

Certifying Organization
Direct Marketing Association
https://thedma.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? Yes

DMA Certified Marketing Professional Website

Certification Description
Professional Researcher Certification (PRC) was developed as a powerful tool for researchers of all levels of work experience and education. MRA's goal is to encourage high standards within the profession to raise competency, establish an objective measure of an individual's knowledge and proficiency and to encourage continued professional development.

Certifying Organization
Insights Association 
http://www.insightsassociation.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Professional Researcher Certification Website

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