The following are questions most frequently asked by CMR Institute students:
What is the Certification in Pharmaceutical Management® Program?
How will the courses benefit candidates in a Management Development Program?
How do I apply?
Can I apply without being referred by a manager?
Do I have to be a CMR® Certification Program graduate before applying?
Can I transfer credits from courses taken during my studies in the CMR Certification Program?
What is the passing grade for courses taken in pursuit of a Certification in Pharmaceutical Management®?
Are exams involved?
What is The Capstone Course?
How long does it take to earn my Certification in Pharmaceutical Management®?
How much time must be set aside to complete a course?
Q: What is the Certification in Pharmaceutical Management® Program?
A: The Certification in Pharmaceutical Management® (CPM®) is ideal for managers and management candidates who seek to become the best in their field. CPM® courses provide skills and knowledge that will help managers become more effective leaders and have a bottom-line impact.
Q: How will the courses benefit candidates in a Management Development Program?
A: Upon obtaining their CPM®, graduates will have a strong foundation in areas such as business communication and business ethics, managed healthcare, pharmacoeconomics, and outcomes research. The graduates will be prepared to manage a business territory in the dynamic healthcare industry. The curriculum focuses on field sales management including leadership; building an effective team; training, coaching, and mentoring; managing a district as a business; and collaborating with other groups and divisions.
A: Access to this program is controlled by the Management Development Program at your company. You may submit your online application by visiting our web site. You must print, complete and return the policy statement and recommendation form to the Institute. Please be certain to follow the recommendation form instructions carefully.
Q: Can I apply without being referred by a manager?
A: Students who do not have the proper referral(s) by their company's Management Development department may not pursue a Certification in Pharmaceutical Management®.
Q: Do I have to be a CMR® Certification Program graduate before applying?
A: You do not have to be a CMR Certification Program graduate to pursue your Certification in Pharmaceutical Management®.
Q: Can I transfer credits from courses taken during my studies in the CMR ® Certification Program?
A: If you have taken the courses required for the CPM® Program while in the CMR Certification Program, you may transfer them if they were completed within 5 years of your application for Certification in Pharmaceutical Management® , and if they were passed with a score of 80% or higher.
Q: What is the passing grade for courses taken in pursuit of a Certification in Pharmaceutical Management®?
A: The passing grade for courses taken in pursuit of a Certification in Pharmaceutical Management is 80%.
A: Candidates for CPM® Program must pass an examination for each course to receive credit. These exams are administered conveniently through the Internet, at a secure web site. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to minimize interruption of a candidate's or manager's personal and professional responsibilities.
Q: What is The Capstone Course?
A: The Capstone Course is taken after all of the other required courses have been completed. Like a final examination, The Capstone Course is a comprehensive review of all the courses taken in the program. This course provides candidates with the opportunity to challenge themselves with case studies that reflect real-life responsibilities of managers in the pharmaceutical industry.
Q: How long does it take to earn my Certification in Pharmaceutical Management®?
A: A candidate seeking the CPM® designation must complete 32 credits in specific courses relating to pharmaceutical management. Since the program is designed to be self-paced and self-study, a candidate may pace his or her progress to accommodate personal and professional needs and obligation.
Q: How much time must be set aside to complete a course?
A: Courses are self-study and self-paced. Study time will vary depending on the student's familiarity with the topic. Most courses have supplemental audio CDs that reinforce information on the topics.
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