ISMPP Certification Program

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Click here to view the recording of the ISMPP U webinar on the new platform. 

Note: To view the free recording and slides you will need to sign in to the ISMPP Learning Hub or sign up for a free account by clicking on "Sign Up" in the upper right corner in the ISMPP Learning Hub. 

Click here to view "LearningBuilder Frequently Asked Questions".

 ISMPP Certified Medical Publication Professional™

The ISMPP certification program offers medical publication professionals an opportunity to earn the Certified Medical Publication Professional™ (CMPP™) credential.

The ISMPP CMPP™ credential certifies the following:

  • Expertise as a medical publication professional

  • Proficiency in good publication practices

  • Commitment to ethical and transparent data dissemination standards

  • Leadership in upholding and fostering integrity and excellence in medical publication

Once earned, the ISMPP CMPP™ credential is valid for 5 years (for 3 years for those who certified or recertified in 2019 through 2021) . Upon expiration, certificants must recertify by earning CE credits or retaking the CMPP Examination.

More Information

For more information on the ISMPP certification program please click here.

Our testing partner, Pearson Vue has expanded our access to over 6,600 testing centers worldwide!  To find a testing center near you, click here.  You may also opt to take the exam online via OnVUE, Pearson's remote, proctored testing technology.

Next Examination:

September 1-30, 2025

Application Deadline:

August 1, 2025

CMPP Examination Application:

Please follow the instructions below to access the CMPP exam application in LearningBuilder.

  • For ISMPP members: Log in to LearningBuilder using the ISMPP member link. This will synchronize your ISMPP member profile with your CMPP profile in LearningBuilder and allow you to access the CMPP exam application.
  • For non-members needing to submit certification or recertification applications: Pay the $235 non-member administrative fee*, which includes a complimentary year of membership in ISMPP. This fee covers the cost of setting up your profile in LearningBuilder to access the exam application. Click here to join ISMPP, and after joining you may access the CMPP exam application. 

*Although you may opt out of your ISMPP membership, the non-member administrative fee is required and non-refundable. Renewing your ISMPP membership yearly is recommended, as it provides many opportunities to earn recertification credits, including free monthly ISMPP U webinars and access to member archives, which contain pre-approved ISMPP U recordings and conference sessions.

Click here to view the Certification Fact Sheet.

Click here to download the Candidate Handbook, which contains details about the examination and application process.