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Certification Programs
ICSC Professional Certifications serve to recognize professionalism, raise standards and strengthen industry practices. Becoming ICSC Certified gives special recognition to those who demonstrate the highest level of competency in their specialty, marking designees as one of the very best at what they do. Looking to expand your skill set, boost your worth and make yourself more marketable? Join the elite group of nearly 6,000 global professionals in 50 countries who enjoy a prestigious level of credibility with unparalleled industry-wide recognition through ICSC certification.
What’s Your Specialty
Through completion of the eligibility requirements and passage of a rigorous, written examination, professional certification can be achieved in four disciplines:
Management • CSM
ICSC Certified Shopping Center Manager
Marketing • CMD
ICSC Certified Marketing Director
Development • CDP
ICSC Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional
Leasing • CLS
ICSC Certified Leasing Specialist
Qualifications
To pursue certification, you must demonstrate a qualifying level of active, full-time work experience with substantial shopping center responsibilities directly related to the certification you want to earn. A maximum of one year of work experience may be substituted by successful completion of Institutes from the John T. Riordan School for Professional Development. Level I Institutes may be substituted with 30 hours of continuing education coursework at an accredited college or university, subject to approval. Experience and/or education used for eligibility must be obtained within the last 6 years.
Eligibility Application
ICSC will begin accepting applications in mid-January. Applications are submitted online – faster and easier than ever. Have your employment history, position descriptions, supervisor contacts and industry references accessible to expedite the process. Upon approval, you will remain eligible to take your exam for a period of one year.
Exam Registration
Eligible candidates are given instruction to register for one of three Test Windows. Upon registration, you will schedule an appointment at a Prometric testing center of your choice, choosing from over 400 locations worldwide. Popular sites fill up quickly so register and schedule your appointment early for the best possible selection.
Deadlines and Fees
Pricing for 2011 is as follows:
| Members | Non-Members | |
| Application | $95 | $195 |
| Exam | $395 | $795 |
| Retest | $395 | $795 |
| Cancel | $35 | $35 |
| Reschedule Appointment | $50 | $50 |
| Transfer Window | $50 | $50 |
Exams will be offered during three examination windows:
2011
| Application Deadline | Appointment Window | |
| Exam Window #3 | September 13, 2011 | October 15-23, 2011 |
2012
| Application Deadline | Appointment Window | |
| Exam Window #1 | February 10, 2012 | March 10-18, 2012 |
| Exam Window #2 | May 25, 2012 | June 23-30, 2012 |
| Exam Window #3 | September 14, 2012 | October 13-21, 2012 |
Exam Preparation
Successful application of knowledge, theory, and best practice to everyday challenges clearly define the ICSC Certified professional. Therefore, preparation is a combination of both experience acquired on the job and knowledge acquired independently. That’s where ICSC can help. These educational resources are highly recommended as you develop your plan to preparing for your exam. • Learn More
Maintenance Program
Designees must accumulate a minimum of 10 ICSC approved credits within a three-year period to maintain an active certification status. These credits can be earned through a wide variety of continuing education, industry service and professional recognition activities.
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