Comprehensive Exam
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Candidates may apply for the CCIM designation and register for the comprehensive examination. The applicant must:
| 1. | Be a CCIM candidate in good standing (current with all dues and fees). |
| 2. | Have successfully completed all course requirements. All coursework must be completed 30 days prior to the exam date. |
| 3. | Successfully complete online CCIM Ethics Course. |
| 4. | The Portfolio of Qualifying Experience is approved. Fast-track candidates are exempt from this requirement. |
| 5. | Submit the Comprehensive Examination Registration Form and application for the designation with a $275 fee. |
| 6. | Fast-track candidates must have proof of their qualifying designation. |
The comprehensive examination is the last step in qualifying for the CCIM designation. The examination is conducted at least two times each year, usually in conjunction with institute national meetings and conferences. Candidates may take up to six (6) hours to complete the open-book examination, which is based on material contained in the core courses (Cl 101, 102, 103, and 104). Hand-held calculators and laptops will be allowed.
The CCIM Institute will accommodate disabled persons in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing such assistance should contact the designation coordinator (800-621-7027, ext. 4478) within 30 days before the comprehensive examination.
The typical schedule for the day begins with registration at 7:00 a.m. (A photo I.D. is required.) Instructions are given at 7:45 a.m. The examination begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. Since time is of the essence, no lunch or other breaks are scheduled, though candidates are free to take them as needed. Following the examination, senior exam proctors review the results with each candidate. At the conclusion of the program, those who successfully completed the exam receive the CCIM lapel pin from a representative of their chapter or the institute. The day concludes with a reception honoring the new designees.