Certification & Recertification Process

Become Certified and Maintain Your Certification

SMRPCO offers certification for different points in your career. ‎

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  ‎1.  Select the Right Certification
  

  Assess your education level, work experience, and skills to select the certification ‎that’s right for you. ‎
  
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  2.  ‎Determine Eligibility ‎
  

  Review all the eligibility requirements for the ‎exam and ensure you are qualified before completing an application. ‎
  
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  ‎3.  Complete Your Application and Pay
  

  Your application will not be accepted until payment is made.
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  4.  Schedule Your Exam

  The CMRP and CMRT exams are delivered by Pearson VUE, the official computer-based testing provider for SMRPCO. Upon completing your application and paying, you have six months to sit for the exam. You can log into Pearson VUE to schedule your exam.
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  5.  Take Your Exam

  There are over 5,000 Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide, including on U.S. military bases. Candidates can locate a testing center online here. SMRPCO exams are delivered via computer at Pearson VUE facilities, and candidates are not required to bring their own computer.
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  ‎6.  Share Your Achievement
  

  Let your professional network know you are CMRP or CMRT certified by adding ‎our digital badge to your email signature, bio, and LinkedIn profile. All candidates ‎who attain a passing score on the CMRP or CMRT exam will also receive a ‎complimentary hard-copy certificate. More information is available here. ‎
  
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  7.  ‎‎Maintain Your Certification
  

  After three years, CMRPs and CMRTs are required to submit a recertification ‎application detailing their continuing education and to pay a recertification ‎renewal fee to maintain SMRPCO certification. More information about the ‎recertification process is available here. ‎