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Certified Professional in Engineering Management

Designed to recognize experienced professionals who are seeking to validate with a professional certification their skills, knowledge, and experience in the management of technical operations.
Documents that the candidate has the requisite background for approval to sit for the examination.
The CPEM® Certification is valid for three years and requires verification of continuing education for renewal.
The online application is below.
Micro-Credentialing option available. The certification exam has been divided into 4 micro-credentials making preparation less demanding and spread over time.

Eligible to become a CPEM?

Bachelors in related Technology or

Engineering Field¹

4 Years Experience

Masters in related EMBOK Technology or Engineering Field¹

4 Years Experience

Masters in

EM from an ASEM Certified Program¹

4 Years Experience

(no exam required!)

PhD in Technology, Industrial & Systems, or Engineering Management

4 Years Experience

(no exam required!)

ASEM Member: $275

Non-Member: $325

ASEM Member: $275

Non-Member: $325

ASEM Member: $175

Non-Member: $275

ASEM Member: $275

Non-Member: $325

Notes for CPEM®

Copy of degree transcripts must accompany application (digital copy of official preferred; unofficial accepted with a copy of diploma).
At the discretion of ASEM, related Technology and Engineering Fields: Qualifying Bachelor’s degrees include BS, BSET, or BSE (or international equivalents through such mechanisms as the Washington Accord or the Bologna Agreement) in the following or related engineering disciplines: aeronautics, astronautics, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, nuclear, software, systems. Other qualifying fields of study include chemistry, computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and technology management. If the Bachelor’s degree does not come from the above fields, then a Masters or Doctorate degree (or international equivalent) in those fields is acceptable.
ASEM Membership is required to receive the discounted rate.
Applicants from programs participating in an academic partnership receive a $25 discount in addition to the member discount.
CV or resume documenting work experience with supervisor contact information must be provided to validate professional experience.
Applicants with a PhD or equivalent in other fields, with significant Engineering management professional and teaching experience may apply for consideration in this category.
Payment should be remitted prior to application review. Sign into your ASEM member account to receive the lowest price available.