CMSA/CMSP Application Process
In order to take the CMSA or CMSP exam, you must first have approval from the CMSP Certification Board. The requirements to apply for exam approval are as follows:
- Determine the CMSA/CMSP designation from below that best reflects your work, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities
- CMSA/CMSP application form and application fee
- M&S Professional Knowledge & Skill Set form
- A copy of your current resume
- Professional letters of recommendation
Determine the CMSA (Apprentice) or
CMSP (Associate, Practitioner, Master) Designation
Learn more about exam level education, work experience, knowledge, skills and abilities requirements:
Apprentice Applicants
The CMSA Apprentice designation is for individuals who have demonstrated an interest in M&S and an awareness of M&S as a discipline, including high school and college students. It serves as an entry point into the CMSA designation upon academic graduation and/or accumulation of relevant experience.
Associate Applicants
The CMSP Associate designation applicant has demonstrated an awareness of basic M&S concepts, methods, and applications. They possess an entry-level understanding of M&S principles and practices and are committed to expanding their knowledge and understanding of the M&S discipline.
Practitioner Applicants
The CMSP Practitioner level certification is designed for M&S professionals who have a demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, conduct short-term studies, translate project requirements into model contexts, and coordinate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to advance specific M&S project objectives.
Master Applicants
The CMSP Master level certification is designed for M&S professionals who have a demonstrated understanding of the M&S body of knowledge and its application in a variety of contexts. CMSP Masters possess the capability to plan and execute short- and long-term M&S projects, design and implement complex and sophisticated models, conduct advanced research, communicate findings, and expand the application of M&S into new domains.
Application and Fees
You can download the application and submit here or contact Carol Dwyer at cdwyer@NTSA.org for an application.
Exam Level
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Price |
| Apprentice | $75 |
| Associate | $150 |
| Practitioner | $300 |
| Master | $450 |
Updated Payment Policy
NTSA charges a non-refundable 3.0% Administration and Technology fee on all credit card transactions. To avoid fees, you may pay for your registration with the no-cost payment option of eCheck.
NTSA offers a $50 discount if you are currently a CMSP and apply to take the next level of CMSP exam.
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M&S Professional Knowledge & Skill Set form
Select and complete the appropriate M&S Professional Knowledge & Skill Set form from below for the exam level your are applying. Please email the completed form to Carol Dwyer at cdwyer@NTSA.org.
Apprentice Level |
Associate Level |
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Resume
You may submit your most current resume to Carol Dwyer at cdwyer@NTSA.org.
Letter of Recommendation
Exam Level
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Number of Letters
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| Apprentice | One |
| Associate |
Two |
| Practitioner | Three |
| Master | Four |
The professional letters of recommendation should be written by previous or current supervisors, colleagues, or professors. The letters of recommendation do not need to be overly long or formal but should detail the length and nature of the recommender’s relationship with the applicant as well as provide details about the applicant’s technical skills, knowledge, ethics, work products, and additional information. The recommendations should state endorsement of the applicant’s suitability for the Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional designation. Letters of recommendation must include a signature or electronic signature. They may be submitted all at once or individually to Carol Dwyer at cdwyer@NTSA.org.
Application Review
When your application, resume and letters of recommendation have all been received, your CMSA/CMSP application package will be assigned to two members of the CMSA/CMSP Certification Board for review. Providing that you meet the requirements, you can expect your application to be approved within one week. Once you are approved, you will receive an e-mail with instructions for taking the online CMSA/CMSP Exam.
Questions?
Contact Carol Dwyer at cdwyer@NTSA.org or (703) 247-9471.