Career Details

Incentive Professional

Description

Successful completion of the exam requires the candidate to know the steps in designing, developing, and implementing an incentive program, considerations for sales incentives, employee recognition programs, safety programs, and consumer promotions. In addition, the exam covers use of appropriate award choices, including merchandise, travel, and gift cards / certificates, and knowledge of methods to track and measure program effectiveness.

Certifying Organization

Incentive Marketing Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Professional of Incentive Management

Certifying Organization

Incentive Marketing Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Speaking Professional

Certifying Organization

National Speakers Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Marketing Specialist

Certifying Organization

Credit Union National Association

Type

B - Advanced

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