The new system features: several new ways to earn points; straightforward criteria; fast and easy point processing.
CSAP Certification
CSAP Requirements
CSAP Exam
CSAP Certification Requirements
CSAP Requirements
- ASAP member in good standing
- CA-AM certification
- Accrue six qualification points (see below)
- Completed application and payment of USD $375
- Passage of CSAP exam
CSAP Exam
Certification exams test an individual’s knowledge of key alliance management skills. The CSAP exam tests candidates on all facets of alliance management from inception to termination.
The CSAP exam:
Is computer-based and proctored Takes an average of 2–3 hours to finish Is experiential in nature – questions appear to have more than one right answer, but there is only one “best” answer Consists of 150 multiple choice questions
Applying to take the CSAP Exam:
- Go here to register for the CSAP exam
- Click “register for this event” – Ignore the dates listed!
- Enter email address. This should be the address we have set up for you in the database (where you receive ASAP mailings)
- Password: If this is the first time you are using this system, the password is Password1 (case sensitive). Otherwise, it is the password you set up. If you cannot remember this password, please contact Brendan Ward, bward@strategic-alliances.org or 781-562-1630 ext. 200
Candidates can work through ASAP Central to take the exam at one of our many testing locations worldwide. (Please note that testing centers usually require at least two days’ advance notice.)
For more information about the CSAP exam, please see the following answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.
CSAP Certification Requirements
NOTE: CA-AM renewal and CSAP certification eligibility requirements are the same
To gain CSAP certification, you must have the following:
- A paid membership in good standing
- Current CA-AM certification
- Six accrued qualification points (see below)
- A filled-out application with USD $375 payment
- Approval from ASAP (usually granted within 5–7 business days – individuals have one year from date of approval to take the exam)
- A link delivered by ASAP allowing you to make an appointment to take the exam at one of our testing centers.
The six points must be earned from at least two of the following categories over the course of a year:
ASAP Knowledge Base Contribution
- Presenting at an ASAP conference – 2 points
- Presenting at a chapter event – 1 point
- Contributing a white paper to ASAP Document Library – 2 points
- Presenting via an ASAP Global Webinar – 2 points
ASAP Conference Attendance
- ASAP BioPharma Conference – 2 points
- ASAP Global Alliance Summit – 2 points
ASAP Volunteer Service – 1 point per 10 hours of service
- Participation in ASAP committee
- Assisting global or chapter with event planning
- Assisting with global or chapter development
- Supporting certification development process
Continuing Education – 1 point per 10 hours of study (10 hours of study equates to 1 CEU point in USA, 10 CPD points in UK, and there may be more systems in other countries)
- American Management Association Courses (courses need to relate to ASAP skill competencies)
- Authorized ASAP courses (does not include CA-AM & CSAP Prep Workshops)
- Other training by accredited institutions (submit syllabus to ASAP Certification Director; needs to be related to ASAP skill competencies)
- Other approved conferences (need to submit agenda to ASAP Certification Director)
Evangelizing/Promoting ASAP and Professional Certification
- Presenting as ASAP representative at a conference – 2 points
- Membership/professional certification recruitment – 1 point
Download and complete an ASAP Request for Service Points Form if you have completed any of these tasks. For a CA-AM renewal worksheet, contact ASAP Certification Coordinator, Jennifer Silver at 781-562-1630 ext. 205 or jsilver@strategic-alliances.org.
