Application Checklist

Certification

CCM Board-Certified Case Manager

Join the over 50,000 professionals who have chosen case management certification through the nation’s largest credentialing organization.

Exam Application Dates:
July 1 - September 30, 2026
Renewal Application Dates:
September 1 - November 30, 2026

Application Checklist

 

STEPS TO COMPLETE THE EXAM APPLICATION

STEP 1   Download the Certification Guide to learn about eligibility requirements, instructions for completing the application, the exam structure, exam preparation, scoring, certificates, fees, and more!
STEP 2 After confirming that you meet the eligibility requirements, if you have an existing account with The Commission®, log in HERE. If you need to create an account, do so HERE.
STEP 3 Once logged in, select "My Account" at the top of the page and then select "CCM Exam Application".
STEP 4 Complete the application in its entirety and then choose "Checkout and Make Payment".

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
If you are applying with a current, active, and unrestricted license or certification in a health or human services discipline, you will need to know:

  • Name of license or certification
  • Who issued the license or certification
  • License or certification number
  • State that issued the license or certification
  • Date you became licensed or certified
  • Expiration date of the license or certification

OR

If you are applying with a baccalaureate or graduate degree in a health or human services field that promotes the physical, psychosocial, and/or vocational well-being of the persons being served, you will need to know:

  • Degree
  • Area of concentration
  • Name of institution
  • Year of graduation

All applicants will need to provide:

  • Current employment setting
  • Employer(s), start and end dates to fulfill eligibility requirements
  • Supervisor(s) name(s) (spelled correctly and listed the same way as listed in The Commission’s® database, and be mindful of maiden/married surnames)
  • Supervisor(s) current email address(es) (If audited, they will be contacted via email to verify employment.)

10 ACTION ITEMS TO BECOME A BOARD-CERTIFIED CASE MANAGER