About
The Certified Community Manager certification provides in-depth training and practical skills to manage, build, and grow online communities effectively, focusing on collaboration, engagement, and change management. This program equips participants with the necessary knowledge and frameworks to drive successful community strategies.
Certification Body: Community Roundtable
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of community management.
- Develop community strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Create valuable community programs and content.
- Enhance online community engagement using research-backed techniques.
- Implement effective member profiling, program management, and community playbooks.
Exam Information
- The exam contains 180 multiple-choice questions.
- You will have a total of 3 hours to complete the exam.
- 30 questions are “pretest” questions, which do not count toward your final score.
- 150 questions will count toward your final score.
- The exam is administered as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Recertification
- Certification must be renewed every two years.
- Participation in continued learning activities is required.
- Engagement in community management practices is necessary to stay up-to-date.
- Renewal ensures alignment with current best practices in the field.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 16 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- Community Definitions2
- Community Strategy2
- Technology Integration2
- Member Personas2
- Content & Programs2
- Kick starting Engagement2
- Building Value2
- Measurement & Reporting2
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of professional experience in community management.
- Understanding of community strategy development.
- Knowledge of engagement techniques.
- Experience in content creation for community building.
- Ability to track metrics and measure performance.
Target audiences
- Community managers in STEM fields.
- Non-profit professionals managing online communities.
- Academic professionals managing online communities.
- Individuals seeking advanced community leadership training.
- Those looking to enhance engagement and program development skills.