(CPCM) Certified Professional Contract Manager – FAQ’s

Get all of your issues sorted and questions answered regarding the exam CPCM.

What is Exam CPCM?

Contract Management refers to the actions of a contract manager to develop solicitations, develop offers, form contracts, perform contracts, and close contracts. Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) holders are professionals who have mastered the competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK).

What are the objectives of the CPCM exam?

CPCM certification

• Firstly, sets you apart from others in your profession.
• Then, helps you achieve your professional goals.
• Also, it shows your commitment to maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

Obtaining and maintaining the CPCM certification is a significant milestone in your professional development. Moreover, the certification attests to the combined knowledge, skills, and abilities of government and commercial buyers and sellers, as well as academics, regulatory authorities, and consultants.

Who is the targeted audience of the exam?

• Firstly, buyers and sellers who participate in government-to-business (federal, state, and local) and business-to-business (small, medium, and large) contract and subcontract activities;
• Then, buyers interested in understanding how their actions impact sellers and sellers interested in understanding how their actions impact buyers; and
• And, contract management professionals who have a general material interest in contract management (e.g., scholars, consultants, researchers, regulatory authorities, representatives of accrediting organizations, representatives of other organizations, etc.)

Are there any pre-requisites to the exam?

NCMA has led down the following criteria for the candidate to be eligible to attempt the CPCM exam:

• Primarily, a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Further, degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by an independent third party, such as World Education Services, Scholaro, Credit Eval, Info Check USA, or SpanTran.
• Moreover, 5 years of work experience in contract management or related field.
• And lastly, a minimum of 120 hours of CPE/CLP (checkout Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Guide for details).

What if I’m not able to get through in the first attempt?

Candidates who do not receive a passing score must wait for at least 30 days before retaking the exam. Then, if the exam is not passed on the 2nd attempt, candidates must wait for at least 60 days before retaking the exam. Later, if the exam is not passed on the 3rd attempt candidates must wait for at least 90 days, AND, a new application and fee must be submitted.

What are the objectives of the exam CPCM?

• Firstly, Leadership
• Secondly, Management
• Thirdly, Guiding Principles
• Furthermore, Pre-Award
• Then, Award
• And then, Post-Award
• Lastly, Learn

What are the total number of questions in the exam?

There will be a total of 180 questions in the exam.

What is the total duration of the exam?

The duration of the exam in 4 hours.

What is the passing score requirement ?

You need to score 70% to pass the exam.

How much is the fees for the exam?

The exam fees is US$125.

Are all the questions in multiple choice format?

Yes, the format of the exam is MCQ’s.