COVID-19 FAQs

COVID-19 Impact on March 2020 CMPP Exam Window – Your Questions Answered!

The March 1-31, 2020 CMPP examination window has been impacted by factors associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. Many test centers around the globe have closed, and many exam appointments have been cancelled by Pearson Vue, ISMPP's testing partner. 

With the safety of ISMPP members and CMPP candidates of utmost importance, ISMPP has opened a new CMPP examination window from June 1-30, 2020, SPECIFICALLY for those candidates whose March 2020 exams have been cancelled or who have opted to defer their exam as a safety precaution. There are no additional fees associated with these options. New applications will NOT be processed for this June 2020 exam window.

Please reference the following information to address your individual situation.

I have taken my CMPP exam.

  • Congratulations! Your score report may be delayed depending on the final sample size for March. You will be advised by ISMPP if your scores will be delayed beyond April.

Pearson has cancelled my CMPP exam, or I have deferred my exam to the next test window (September 2020).

  • Pearson has cancelled many exams due to site closings. In addition, many candidates have opted to cancel their exam and defer to the next testing window, which was originally September 2020.
    • For individuals in this category, you will receive an email from Pearson during the week of March 23, to schedule your exam for the new June 2020 test window.
    • Please note that if you cancelled your exam during the weeks of March 16 and March 23, and you have not yet been contacted by Pearson, they will contact you in early April to schedule your exam in June.
    • If you do not schedule your exam for June, you will automatically be considered a September 2020 exam candidate.

My exam is scheduled for March, and it has not been cancelled.

  • You should show up for your scheduled exam.
  • If you are not comfortable taking the exam in March, ISMPP completely understands.
    • Please cancel your scheduled exam with Pearson as soon as possible. You must give Pearson at least 24 hours’ notice, or you will incur a cancellation fee.
    • Send your confirmation of cancellation to Danita Sutton, ISMPP Certification Director ([email protected]), to ensure that Pearson provides authorization to schedule your exam in June.
    • Pearson will contact you in early April to schedule your exam in June.

I have not scheduled my March exam.

  • You will receive an email from Pearson in early April, to schedule your exam in June.
  • If you do not schedule your exam for June, you will automatically be considered a September 2020 exam candidate.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.