Ready for Your CCMP Journey? Your community is here to help.

If you are an ACMP PNW member or are considering joining, you have a community behind you to support your CCMP journey. Join the new members-only CCMP Study Group to get the support, advice, and encouragement you need to pass your CCMP exam with confidence.

If you have questions about how to prepare, apply, study, or take the exam, bring them to the PNW Study Group where you can connect with experienced professionals and other CCMP candidates.

Not sure where to get started? Below is a step-by-step guide to getting started. See the value of the CCMP.

Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility

Education & Experience: read more
- Four-year degree (or international equivalent) and 4,200 hours (3 years) of change management experience, OR
- Secondary education (high school or international equivalent) and 7,000 hours (5 years) of change management experience
Training Requirement: training resources
- Completion of 21 hours of change management training in a program aligned with the Standard of Change Management© in the past 7 years.
- Hint: Check out our events page for chapter discounts on CCMP trainings from JTask.

Step 2: Join Our Study Group

Being a PNW member gives you direct access to a local community of professionals who have gone through the CCMP certification process. The informal peer discussion group allows you to ask questions and share experiences while preparing for the application and exam process. CCMP Study Group

Hint: You are welcome in the study group before Step 2. Want to know which trainings others have taken? Bring those questions.

Step 3: Submit Your Application

Once you're ready, begin your application:

Gather Documentation: Prepare proof of education, work experience, and training completion. You'll need three detailed examples of projects where you've applied principles aligning with ACMP's Standard for Change Management.
Complete the Online Application: APPLY HERE
Hint: Joining as an ACMP member - of any chapter - reduces your CCMP application fees and provides you access to study groups to better prepare. If you're not yet a member, consider joining before applying for the CCMP.

Step 4: Prepare for & Take the Exam

Prep for the Exam: While waiting for your application approval, study for the exam. The exam is based on the ACMP's Standard for Change Management. Download a copy and get to know it well. Many of the training programs, like our partner JTask, provide study materials and tips.
Practice & Engage: Many successful candidates recommend taking practice tests - many of us are out of practice taking exams! Join the CCMP Study Group for support.
Schedule the Exam: Once your application is approved, schedule your exam. If you're like many of us, having a firm deadline will help you stay motivated.
Take the Exam: You'll take the 150-question, 3-hour exam online or at a Pearson VUE test center. Pay close attention to the requirements if you're planning to take the exam online; it may require the purchase of new, inexpensive, video equipment.