National Society of Career Management

Take your place at the front line of the career management industry

Congratulations on taking the first step toward earning the Professional in Career Management (PCM) credential. The National Society of Career Management (NSCM) established the Professional in Career Management credential in 2006 to promote the highest standards of career service delivery by credentialing career management professionals. By choosing to review this handbook, you have taken the first step toward joining those who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their profession.

Topics

• The PCM Governance Council
• History of the PCM Credential
• Examination Item Development
• Passing Score
• Benefits of Certification
• Prepping for the Test
• Experience Verification Information
• Fees and Refunds
• Application Process
• Testing Essentials
• Sample Questions
• CAE Exam Content Outline
• Test Preparation
• Test Site Requirements
• Test Scoring and Results
• Appeals Provisions
• Retaking the Test
• Nondiscrimination Policy
• Certification Maintenance

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Our Differtiator
NSCM’s PCM certification is distinguished
from other credentials available to career professionals because it is:

Peer-Reviewed: Content and exams developed and reviewed by peers
Global: Developed by a team of globally-recognized industry leaders
Neutral: Offers a worldwide set of standards for qualifying the skills, knowledge, and experience of career professionals
Portable: Relevant everywhere