Enroll & Register
There are no prerequisites to enroll in the CIPM program; however, participants must agree to abide by the CIPM Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
Before You Register for an Exam
Exam Registration Schedule
CIPM exams are offered annually during two windows: April and October.
April Exam
Register for the Exam |
Schedule Your Exam |
Sit for Your Exam |
Exam Results Available|
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| 1 Nov-31 Jan |
1 Nov-23 Apr |
1 Apr-30 Apr |
Mid-June |
October Exam
Register for the Exam |
Schedule Your Exam |
Sit for Your Exam |
Exam Results Available|
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| 1 May-31 July |
1 May-24 Oct |
1 Oct-31 Oct |
Mid-Dec |
For example: If you wish to sit for the Principles exam during the October exam window, you may register for that exam any time between 1 May and 31 July.
Exam Registration Steps
- If you are planning to apply for a CIPM scholarship, submit your CIPM scholarship application and wait for award notification before registering for a CIPM exam.
- Register for an exam.
- After you register for an exam, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from CFA Institute containing curriculum and exam appointment information.
- Wait 48 hours for your information to transfer to Pearson VUE, our testing partner.
- Contact Pearson VUE during the exam scheduling window (see the Schedule Your Exam dates in the table above) to make an appointment for your computer based exam. Exam seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis in more than 400 Pearson VUE test centers around the world.
How to Reschedule an Exam
With 24 hours notice, Pearson VUE allows you to reschedule your exam to another available time and place within the same exam window, provided you have not missed your exam appointment. If you miss your exam appointment, rescheduling is not permitted. Please refer to the schedule above for the appropriate exam scheduling window.
If you reschedule your appointment, you will get a new e-mail confirmation. Contact Pearson VUE if you do not receive a new confirmation.