Looking to advance your A/E/C marketing knowledge and career? The Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) certification can help you take the next step. SMPS Houston is offering a CPSM study group for our members designed to help participants prepare for the exam. Each virtual session will focus on its respective domains and will be led by experienced CPSM professionals who can provide valuable insight, guidance, and support throughout the process. 

The sessions will be held over several months via Zoom.

Domain Review Sessions

• Kickoff + Domain 1: Research
May 21, 12-1 PM | Led by Hollie O’Connor, CPSM

• Domain 2: Planning
May 28, 2-3PM | Led by Janki DePalma, LEED AP, FSMPS, CPSM

• Domain 3: Client & BD
June 18, 2-3 PM | Led by Brittany Hendrickson, CPSM

• Domain 4: Proposals
July 15, 2-3 PM | Led by Kristina Orru, CPSM

• Domain 5: Promotional Activity
July 29, 2-3 PM | Led by Melanie Meeks, CPSM 

• Domain 6: Management
August 13, 1-2 PM | Led by Laura Okell, CPSM

*Presenters are subject to change

Application deadlines: August 5, 2026, for the September 5-26 testing window. 

Note: Participants are encouraged to connect with others in their chapter or region between Q&A sessions for additional support and collaborative studying. Each domain review session includes study material reviews, case study discussions, practice exam questions, and test-taking strategies to help participants prepare with confidence.

Attendance at every session is not mandatory — participants may attend individual sessions based on their needs.

*To participate in the SMPS Houston, CPSM Study Group, you must be an active member. If you have any questions, please contact Monica Medina at [email protected]. Links to the Zoom Sessions will be emailed to the registrant upon completion of registration.