Certified
Professional
Marketer

The Certified Professional Marketer CPM (Asia), is the highest recognition for marketers who have attained a competent level of academic and practical understanding of marketing in the Asia region. 

Certified by the Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) the certification designation demonstrates that you are a professional.   The certification announces your professional competency, the achievement of the high standard of experience, knowledge, and conduct to your employer, clients or customers, and to your peers in the marketing profession in Asia.

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Vision

To propagate the theory and best practice of marketing in Asia

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Mission

To propagate the theory and best practice of marketing in Asia

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Knowledge

Certification will improve the value of your understanding of marketing in the Asian region

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Leadership

Demonstrate adherence to continuous improvement and high standards of professionalism

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Professionalism

Your value will be increased as the status signifies to others you have high level of professionalism

Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) The Journey Continues

ABOUT US

Be part of the CPM community

More than one thousand marketers have been certified in many Asian countries. They come from multinational corporations to local small- and medium-size enterprises. Successful candidates are members of the CPM (Asia) society which allows them to network with one another.   In order to continue using this designation, holders of the CPM (Asia) qualification have to continue to be members of AMF.  To be a member of the AMF, individuals need only to be members of their respective national marketing associations of each country. Holders of CPM (Asia) may be required to fulfill annual continuing professional development efforts

HOW CANYOU

Become A Certified Professional Marketer?

Entry
qualifications
Two
basic modules
​Two
advanced modules

No exemptions will be granted for Asia Business and Asia Marketing Management.  All candidates must sit for these two papers.  Preparatory courses for the qualifying examinations are typically conducted at the respective National Marketing Association of each country.  Qualifying examinations are conducted by the Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS). Exemptions from Basic Modules Applicants should possess the following qualifications to be eligible

Entry Qualification

  1. A recognized university degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Marketing/Business/Commerce with two years of relevant marketing experience.
  2. A local Polytechnic diploma (or the equivalent) with two years of relevant marketing experience 

Those who do not have the above qualification but have years of relevant marketing experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Successfully completed the CPM (Asia) Qualifying Examination, which covers the following subjects. 

Two Basic Modules

  1. Marketing Research
  2. Marketing Strategy

​Two Advanced Modules

  1. Asia Business
  2. Asia Marketing Management
CPM Courses 2026

Exemptions For

the Prior Academic Achievements and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce in majoring or specializing in  Marketing with 5 years of marketing experience.  
  • Master’s degree with the relevant subjects completed and passed with 3 years of marketing experience 
  • Post Graduate, Graduate, or Professional Diploma in Marketing with 5 years of marketing experience.
  • Diploma in Marketing (with a minimum of 5 subjects) and at least 5 years of marketing experience
Overview of the CPM Curriculum

TwoAdvanced Modules

Asia Business

Objective

Understand how technological, political, legal, and socio-cultural environments impact business practices in the Asian market. Appreciate the relationship between business and government in the Asia nations.  Analyze the business and economic interactions of the various Asia nations and the recognization and globalization of their state and private sector enterprises.

Content

  • Business environment and Political and Legal Frameworks in Asia
  • Economic Integration and Trade Policies in Asia
  • Consumer Behaviour in Asian Markets
  • Market Analysis and Research in Asia
  • Developing Marketing Strategies for Asia
  • Technological Advancements and Digital Economies in Asia
  • Marketing Planning and Implementation in Asia
  • Managing across diverse Asian organisational cultures, communication and negotiation
  • Socio-Cultural Influences on Business Practices
  • Ethical and Social Responsibility in Asian Marketing
  • Market entry and Globalisation of Asian Enterprises and Multinational Strategies
  • Current issues and Marketing Challenges in Asia

Asia Marketing Management

Objective


Identify and define key problems in marketing case studies. Conduct comprehensive situational analyses relevant to the problems. Forward specific recommendations. Substantiate their position with pertinent qualitative and quantitative analyses. Prepare and present appropriate marketing reports.

 

Content

  1. Marketing Transformation in Asian Context
  2. The Marketing Environment 
  3. The Core Essence of Marketing Management
  4. Brand Management
  5. Marketing Management in Action
  6. Marketing Management in the Digital era

TwoBasic Modules

Marketing Research

Objective


Understanding the proper use of various research techniques.  Design efficient and effective research programs that provide solutions to stated objectives.  Apply the research results to see the managerial implications, and understand the utilization o digital technology to improve data gathering, analysis and reporting in the Asian context.

Content

  • Marketing Research – introduction
  • Research Design 
  • Secondary versus primary research
  • Exploratory (qualitative), descriptive (quantitative) and causal (quantitative) research design
  • Qualitative Research Techniques
  • Quantitative Research Techniques
  • Sampling
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Applications for analysis
  • New Research Trends in Asia

Marketing Strategy

Objective

This module explores issues in the strategic aspects of marketing and key factors that influence the formulation of an organisation's marketing strategy. Another major thrust of the course is to link the marketing strategy development to performance in a structured marketing plan to facilitate the implementation process.

This module teaches students the process of devising marketing strategies to achieve organisational objectives based on a comprehensive analysis of internal and external factors and the use of appropriate strategic tools. It also builds the students' skills in developing an integrated marketing plan for successful implementation.

Content

  • Brief review of different types of plans
  • Situation analysis
  • Defining mission and business
  • Establishing marketing objectives
  • Identifying ideal customers
  • Understanding competition
  • Formulating marketing strategies and action plan
  • Integrating online and offline marketing
  • Building effective measure metrics
  • Writing the plan
  • Implementing the plan

Examination
Schedule

The CPM Education Headquarters in Singapore is responsible for the administration of the examinations for the two advanced subjects of “Asia Business” and “Asia Marketing Management”.  For the two basic modules, every National Marketing Association is responsible for the administration.  These examinations are held twice a year in May and October.  Registration can be made through National Marketing Association.

Subjects

Asia Business – Batch 64th

Asia Marketing Management – Batch 64th

Asia Business – Batch 65th

Asia Marketing Management – Batch 65th

Examination

8 May 2026 

29 May 2026

9 Oct 2026

30 Oct 2026

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