Community Strategy Certification (CMX)
Business - Community & Social Media Collar: White CollarOverview
A strategy-focused credential emphasizing how to design a community strategy tied to measurable business outcomes, including planning, positioning, and metrics.
Last updated: 2026-02-14
What it covers
- Community strategy and business alignment
- Value proposition and positioning
- Programming and lifecycle design
- Measurement and ROI framing
- Stakeholder management
Quick snapshot
Price$499
Time Commitment10-20 hours
Recertification IntervalNone
PrerequisitesNone
Difficulty2
Job Demand3
Self Employment8
Remote Roles9
Typical Salary (US): $70,000 - $130,000
Steps to get certified
- Complete the community strategy curriculum
- Draft a community strategy outline
- Define goals, audience, and success metrics
- Finalize a measurement plan
- Claim credential / completion
Free study resources
- CMX strategy curriculum materials
- Strategy templates (goals, personas, KPIs)
- Community ROI measurement guides
Communities & discussion
- CMX Community
- r/communitymanager
Example jobs with this cert
- Community Strategist
- Head of Community
- Community Programs Manager
- Customer Community Manager
- Community Operations Lead