ISMPP Certification Testing

The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) is increasing its leadership role in establishing professional standards and promoting adherence through the provision of a formal, voluntary, professional certification examination to become a Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP).

CMPP Credential

The CMPP credential denotes a level of knowledge, experience, and professional responsibility required to effectively plan, develop, and implement a medical publications program. Further, the CMPP credentialing effort demonstrates ISMPP’s commitment to the medical publication planning profession, and its commitment to providing the public and the professional and lay media with reassurance that the industry is striving toward achieving best practices that ensure scientific and professional integrity in medical publication.

Application information

Before scheduling an examination appointment with Pearson, you must have already:

1. completed the ISMPP application;
2. paid the designated fee; and
3. received an Authorization-to-Test email.

For additional information, visit the ISMPP website or contact Danita Sutton at ISMPP by email at cmpp@ismpp.org or via phone 1-888-252-7904.

Scheduling your exam appointment

Your Authorization‑to‑Test (ATT) email includes the date range in which you can take your exam. You are responsible for booking your appointment within that timeframe.

All requests for testing accommodations should be made through ISMPP during the application process. If you have already been approved to test by ISMPP and would like to add accommodations to your exam authorization, please contact ISMPP at cmpp@ismpp.org.

Create your Pearson account

You will need a Pearson account before you can schedule your exam. When creating your account, use the same name, phone number, and email address that you provided to ISMPP in your application. You will also be asked to enter your 20‑character PTI ID.

If you experience any issues with your account, the quickest way to connect with a customer service agent is through the chat feature available on this page.

Schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment

You are responsible for managing your own exam appointment. Appointments can be scheduled up to one business day in advance, and test center availability is offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

After you schedule

Once your appointment is confirmed, Pearson will send you a confirmation email that includes your exam date and time, the test center address, and important policies to review before test day. 

You will receive a confirmation email whenever you schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please sign in to your Pearson account to verify your appointment status.

Name‑matching requirement

If the first or last name in your registration does not match your photo ID, please email pearson@proftesting.com for assistance.