IMCA has instituted a number of changes to the CIMA^® certification program in order to meet third-party accreditation requirements and to simplify and streamline the application and renewal processes. The majority of these changes went into effect July 1, 2009. This Transition Center is designed to help answer your specific questions.

Use the left-column navigation to download a PDF version of the Overview of Changes or find answers to the most frequently asked questions.

To find out how these changes will impact you specifically, click on the link below that best describes your current status:

CURRENT DESIGNEES:
I am a current CIMA/CIMC^® professional in the process of completing the renewal requirements for my current two-year certification renewal period.

CANDIDATES IN PROCESS:
I applied to and/or was accepted into the CIMA certification program prior to July 1, 2009.

I applied to and/or was accepted into the CIMA certification program on or after July 1, 2009.