Certification Study Group Program
To support preparing for the APMP Foundation Certification and APMP Practitioner Certification examinations, we provide members with guided study sessions, study materials, exam insights, and exam fee vouchers.
Eligibility
Active APMP member in good standing and assigned to the Greater Midwest Chapter.
Practitioner Study Group participants must have achieved Foundation Certification prior to program start.
Must be able to attend a minimum of three virtual study sessions for the Foundation and the Practitioner Study group.
Questions?
Have a question about this program? Please email info@gmcapmp.org.
Requirements
Participants must complete all three of the below tasks one month prior to the start of the session:
- Write a Greater Midwest Chapter blog post/article
- Source original content and start discussion on one of the Greater Midwest Chapter social media pages
- Attend an APMP international webinar
Please note, if you are part of the Greater Midwest Chapter Mentorship Program or a member of a Greater Midwest Chapter committee, you will only need to complete task #3.
Program Overview
Foundation Certification Study Group
Study group for up to eight active members to prep for the APMP Foundation Certification examination. Includes four virtual study sessions held via Microsoft Teams.
There are two study groups per year; one in the spring and one in the fall.
Practitioner Certification Study Group
Study group for up to six active members to prep for the APMP Practitioner Certification examination. Includes four virtual study sessions held via Microsoft Teams.
Study group begins in the summer of each year.
Program APPLICATION
If you are interested in participating in one of the study groups, please submit your contact information using this form.
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