The specialists of the Association of Certified Professional Managers (ACPM) have developed a transparent membership system called MyACPM, which opens up a new level of opportunities for professionals in finance, management, and related fields. It is a digital platform that integrates education, certification, and access to an international professional community. The three-tiered status system allows professionals to gradually develop their qualifications and obtain documents recognized by employers worldwide. This is not just a formality but a real tool for career growth for those who strive to work on a global scale.
What is ACPM Membership?
After the academy’s transformation into an association, introducing membership for interested professionals became a logical continuation of organizational development. Since its main asset is its specialists, one of the first changes was the launch of ACPM membership.
ACPM membership is more than just a formality. It is an expanded opportunity for career development and skill enhancement, available to anyone interested.
With ACPM membership, each professional gains:
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Access to a global professional community. Members become part of a network of students, educators, and experts from around the world.
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International recognition of competencies. All ACPM documents are secured with modern technologies, included in global registries, and verifiable online.
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Educational resources. Members get access to the Knowledge Base, training programs, preparation materials, and additional professional development tools.
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Career benefits. Membership, diplomas, and certificates increase employability in international companies and confirm competencies to employers and partners.
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Continuous growth. ACPM supports the principle of lifelong learning: from first steps to recognition at the highest level.
Membership in ACPM is a strategic tool for professional growth, combining status, competency confirmation, career benefits, and access to global knowledge and community. It is available to anyone eager to develop, whether they work or study in relevant fields.
Membership Conditions
ACPM welcomes both practicing professionals with experience in finance, audit, management, consulting, or accounting, and students currently pursuing degrees in these areas. Membership is a formalized yet flexible tool that meets the needs of students, educators, and professionals.
To join, you need to:
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Register a personal account in the MyACPM system.
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Pay the membership fee.
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Or obtain an ACPM diploma, which also confirms status.
There are three membership statuses in ACPM, each reflecting a stage of professional development.
Statuses in MyACPM
To make the development path clear, ACPM introduced a three-status system within MyACPM. These statuses determine what opportunities are open depending on a user’s actions. Each status corresponds to a level of access: personal account, active account, or full access to all association resources.
1. Basic — the first step
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Who: A user who registered a personal account, with or without paying the fee, and without a certificate or diploma.
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Opportunities: Minimal. No access to the Knowledge Base, registries, or benefits.
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Meaning: The entry level — the user is in the system but not yet part of the community.
2. Candidate — on the way to certification
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Who: A user who has paid the fee and/or holds an ACPM certificate.
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Special note: If there is a certificate but no paid fee, the system still assigns Candidate status.
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Opportunities: Account is active, but without fee payment, access to Knowledge Base and registries remains restricted.
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Meaning: The candidate already belongs to ACPM but is in transition toward full membership.
3. Member — full participant
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Who: A user who has paid the fee and/or holds an ACPM diploma.
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Special note: Even if a diploma is present but the fee is unpaid, the Member status is still assigned, but access to Knowledge Base and registry remains empty.
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Opportunities: Full access to all MyACPM features — training resources, international registries, and professional community.
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Meaning: The highest level — the member officially confirms their qualification and unlocks all ACPM advantages.
Comparative Table of Statuses
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Status |
Who Receives It |
Access |
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Basic |
Only registered users with/without fee and without documents |
Minimal, no resources. With fee payment — access to Knowledge Base |
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Candidate |
Paid the fee and/or has a certificate |
Active account, but Knowledge Base and registry remain empty |
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Member |
Paid the fee and/or has a diploma |
Full access to all MyACPM features |
ACPM Membership: An Investment in Career and Future
Membership in ACPM is a path to international recognition and real career opportunities, particularly through access to global registries and professional networks. The Basic → Candidate → Member status system allows each user to clearly track their progress and understand what steps are needed to achieve full access to the association’s resources.
By joining ACPM, each candidate gains not only a diploma or certificate but also a status that confirms belonging to a global network of professionals. It is an investment in reputation, career, and a promising professional future.
