CCM Application Handbook (PDF) - CMAA

CCM Applicant HandbookCertified Construction ManagerCMCISTEPS TO CERTIFICATIONApplying for the CertificationApplicants for the CCM must meet all eligibility requirements prior to submitting theirapplication for review. The Board of Governors has the sole authority to advance an applicant tocandidacy. This determination is based solely on the information supplied by the applicant in theapplication form, including the Qualifications Matrix, Responsible‐in‐Charge Experience,Education or General construction/design experience, and Client References. The Governors’evaluation will focus on ensuring that the criteria specified for responsible‐in‐charge CMexperience is matched by the documented experience submitted by the applicant. Thoseapplications that meet this criterion will be advanced to candidacy.Applicants may apply to become CCM certified by using the application online atwww.cmaanet.org, or applying by mail; scan and/or fax to the CMCI for review and subsequentBoard of Governors approval.Once an application has been approved by the Board of Governors, notice of eligibility is sent toKryterion Testing Centers and an email notification is sent to the candidate from CMCI staff.Applications will not be processed unless all required information is complete on the application,references received and application fee is paid in full.Applicants must provide phone and email contact information to facilitate email in receivingconfirmation of receipt of application and any necessary phone contact during or following theapplication or examination process.There are four steps in the certification process:1. Eligibility2. Application3. Candidacy4. ExaminationCMCI expects the application review process, advancement to candidacy, and successfulcompletion of the examination to be completed in a timely manner. Applicants approved foradvancement to the exam phase, have up to one year to take and pass the exam. The one yearperiod begins on the formal notification date of application approval. Extensions beyond the oneyear time period may be granted for reasons beyond the control of the candidate that adverselyimpact the candidate’s ability to take the exam such as medical, military service, etc. Thecandidate must make a written request for an extension and attach the appropriate supportingdocumentation verifying the reason for the extension for CMCI’s review and approval.V2.10: 062013Construction Manager Certification Institute7926 Jones Branch Drive, #800 McLean, VA 22102703.356.2622 (o) | 703.356.6388 (f)www.cmcertification.org | certification@cmaanet.org4 | P age