Community Manager Certification (CMX)

Business - Community & Social Media Collar: White Collar
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Overview

A practical certification track for community professionals focused on community management fundamentals, engagement, measurement, and stakeholder communication.

Last updated: 2026-02-14

What it covers

  • Core community management responsibilities
  • Member engagement and programming
  • Measuring community health and success
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Tools and workflows

Quick snapshot

Price$399-$699
Time Commitment15-30 hours
Recertification IntervalNone
PrerequisitesNone
Difficulty2
Job Demand3
Self Employment7
Remote Roles9
Typical Salary (US): $60,000 - $110,000

Steps to get certified

  1. Enroll in the CMX Academy certification track
  2. Work through course modules and exercises
  3. Complete required assignments or assessments
  4. Document a mini community plan
  5. Finish and claim credential

Free study resources

  • CMX Academy course materials
  • Community metrics cheat sheets
  • Community event and onboarding templates

Communities & discussion

  • CMX Community
  • CMX Academy alumni groups
  • r/communitymanager

Example jobs with this cert

  • Community Manager
  • Community Specialist
  • Community Coordinator
  • Community Programs Manager
  • Customer Community Manager
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