Certification & Renewal
CERTIFICATION
The application window for August 2012 CCM® exam administration will be opening by early May 2012. The specific date will be announced here when it is finalized. If you would like us to email you when the application is available, please email ccmchq@ccmcertification.org with your name and email address and we will notify you.
Want more info on how to apply, and review the eligibility requirements for the CCM exam? Download and read the Certification Guide
For those approved to test, download and read the Exam Guide
RENEWAL
Complete your CCM Renewal here!
Due to a technology upgrade, the application for the May 2012 renewal will be opening by early May 2012. The deadline to have all materials submitted and continuing education credits for your renewal will be extended. The specific date of the extension and the final date of renewal will be announced here when it is finalized. You will receive emails from the Commission regularly regarding when the final date of renewal has been finalized, so please make sure your email address is correct on your dashboard, and update it if needed.
You can feel free to begin uploading CEs to your online transcript now in preparation for your upcoming renewal. Please do not mail or fax your CE verification forms.
For complete information on the renewal process, including how to upload CEs to your online transcript, please download and read the Renewal Guide
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Board certification is your next step in professional growth and advancement. The CCM credential is the gold standard, demonstrating your knowledge, expertise, skills and ability to practice competently. Board certification encourages accountability and ensures consumer protection is your highest concern. It underscores your ability to work effectively on today’s multi-disciplinary team environment. Find the exam schedule, study materials and more about the CCM.
The CCM credential is the oldest and only research-based case manager certification, updated regularly through findings from the Commission’s Role & Functions Study. Eligibility for the exam includes practice-based requirements, as well as passing the Commission’s highly-regarded research-based examination. The peer-developed exam questions are based on well-known research and ensure the exam content is relevant with current practice in the field.
Why reach for board-certification? The Commission offers the board-certified case manager a community committed to high quality, safe, efficient and effective care as well as professional development and advancement opportunities. You demonstrate not only competency and experience, but also an ability to work as a peer in today’s multi-disciplinary team environment. And research shows that employers are increasingly requiring case managers to seek certification.
