Your APMP Certification Roadmap for 2026

APMP’s Director of Certification will share the latest updates on APMP’s signature and micro-certifications, along with new developments members can expect in 2026. APMP Certification Instructor Brenda Crist will provide practical strategies for studying, preparing, and passing APMP certification exams with confidence. Attendees will gain clarity on which certifications to pursue and how to succeed at each step.

Takeaways:

• Identify the certification path that best supports your professional growth
• Understand upcoming 2026 changes to APMP’s certification program
• Learn proven study techniques for the Foundation, Practitioner, and micro-certification exams

Speaker: Director of APMP Certification, Kimberly Kissel, and APMP Certification Instructor, Brenda Crist

Brenda Crist: Brenda has 14 years of experience in helping APMP members pass the Foundation Certification. Brenda is certified at the Foundation, Practitioner, and Professional Levels and is an APMP Fellow.

Kimberly Kissel: Kimberly has more than 20 years of experience directing education and certification programs for professional associations. She has been APMP’s Director of Certification since 2023. During that time, she has overseen the refresh of the APMP Foundation Certification program and supervised the release of multiple micro-certification programs, including Graphics, Competitive Price to Win, Artificial Intelligence, and Strategic Response Management.