A: The following are how to get the different certifications:

1. To become BRMP^®certified, you must first take the BRMP^® certification course and exam through one of our Knowledege Providers (KPs). You can find a list of scheduled courses on our BRM Events calendar. You can also use this Request for Proposal form to solicit proposals from our Registered Providers.
2. To become CBRM^® certified, you must first have your BRMP^® certification as a prerequisite, then you must take the CBRM^® certification course and exam through one of our KPs.
3. To become MBRM^® certified, you must first be a Professional Member of BRM Institute, acquire/maintain your BRMP^® and CBRM^® certifications as a prerequisite, acquire 100 hours between Knowledge and Community Involvement, attend the Strategic Partnering Approach (SPA) Workshop, agree to the BRM Code of Ethics, obtain three (3) BRM Certificate of Experiences from different Knowledge Offerings and submit a Dissertation in the form of a document or presentation.

  The following explains the difference between the certifications:

1. The BRMP^® is a foundational-level course, perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about the BRM capability or just getting started as a BRM in the field.
2. The CBRM^® is a practitioner-level course for BRMs with experience who are seeking to expand their understanding of the discipline in greater detail. The BRMP^® is a prerequisite of the CBRM^®.
3. The MBRM^® is a culmination of learning and experience to demonstrate mastery in business relationship management

A:  The following explains the terms of the certifications:

1.  The BRMP^® does not expire.
2. The CBRM^® expires after 3 years from the exam pass date, however, can be renewed.
3. The MBRM^® does not expire. 

A: No, you cannot self-study and take the exam on your own. Since the course provides BRMs with the unique opportunity to partake in group exercises and learn from the experts themselves, we find the course to be a necessary precursor to the exam.

A: Yes! In addition to in-person classroom courses, both BRMP^® and CBRM^® courses and exams are offered virtually in various cities and countries. The courses are also available via computer-based training. You can see all scheduled courses in our Calendar where you can filter by 1) Category (course type), 2) Venue (location), or 3) Provider (RP).

A: You can see all scheduled courses in our Calendar where all courses are sorted by date.

A: Our KPs set their own rates for the courses. To see the fees specific to each KP, please visit their individual sites here.

A: No, there are no limitations.

A: No, there is no time limitation.

A: Select the “Live” version.

A: Yes and no—because we recommend them all! Each KP has gone through APMG’s extensive accreditation process, and they are all extremely talented and knowledgeable trainers. We encourage everyone to do their research and visit each KP’s website to find the one that best suits your individual needs.

A: To become an KP, you must take and pass the exams with an elevated score (40 correct out of 50). A trainer application must be submitted by the sponsoring ATO to their relevant APMG-International office.

A: Easy! You can fill out a Request for Training Proposal that will be sent to all of our KPs for bids.

A: We love member involvement! An exclusive benefit of becoming a BRM Institute member is the ability to join the BRM Contributor Network, which is a program designed to help experienced BRMs gain exposure as a thought leader in the field and play an active role in the future of BRM.

A: There are no PDU requirements with the BRMP certification. However, the CBRM does have CPD requirements of 40 CPDs every year (120 CPDs total over the three-year certification period) plus a Certification Maintenance Fee (CMF) of $85USD on the third anniversary of their CBRM certification. CMF fees are waived for current Professional BRM Institute members.

A: To sign up for a Strategic Partnering Approach workshop please visit the events page on our public website. You can scroll through each offered event or specifically sort by the Strategic Partnering Approach category. If you are looking for an SPA Workshop for your BRM Team, you can fill out a Request for Training Proposal.

A: Yes and no—because we recommend them all! Each RP has gone through APMG’s extensive accreditation process, and they are all extremely talented and knowledgeable trainers. We encourage everyone to do their research and visit each RP’s website to find the one that best suits your individual needs.   

A: Easy! You can fill out a Request for Training Proposal that will be sent to all of our RPs for bids. 

A: Yes, CPDs are awarded based on the length of time.

A: There are no PDU requirements for BRM Institute Knowledge Offerings.