A passion for excellence
NEW FOR 2025! Earn CE credits during CSP Days
Earn CSP continuing education credits when you attend spring and fall virtual workshops.
The events are free but you need to register to save your spot!
May 7, 2025 | 1 pm EST
Bring the future into focus with strategic planning
Danny Kerr, Breakthrough Academy
Danny will demystify the confusion of strategic planning and show how to:
- Build a strategic plan that drives team performance
- Set S.M.A.R.T. goals using a one-page strategic planning tool
- Break these goals down into an action plan that fits into your schedule
By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap to reach your goals, grow your business and avoid making the same old mistakes.
October 8, 2025 | 1 pm EST
Steer your team to operational excellence
Brian Brueggemann, Wilson360
As we head into another winter season, how can you ensure your team is operating at peak efficiency? Brian will guide attendees in exploring key factors that drive operational excellence:
- Key best practices, routines and procedures for operating a successful operation
- Lean planning and thinking
- Best practices, routines and procedures
- Culture
Your Path to Excellence
Elevate your commitment to delivering snow and ice excellence while pushing yourself to achieve the industry’s highest honor. The all-new Certified Snow Professional program equips dedicated snow professionals with a diverse knowledge base that exemplifies professionalism and a passion for an industry that can be unforgiving.
COMMIT. Apply, study, and set a deadline to take the test
ACHIEVE. Complete all 6 test modules
CELEBRATE. Share your success with clients and use your CSP to open new doors
ACCELERATE. Grow through continuing education and industry engagement
Mastery Matters
The CSP program validates deep knowledge in 6 core areas:
Business Management
Risk Management
Science of Snow & Ice Operations
Human Resources
Sales & Estimating
Snow & Ice Operations Management
4 Simple steps
Application and Registration Details
Follow these steps to guide you through the process of getting certified:
- Step 1: Ensure you meet one of the eligibility options
- Step 2: Pay the application fee
- Step 3: Complete the online CSP application that is emailed to you
- Step 4: When the application is approved, you will be sent a list to pick your exam date
Get the details. Download the guide:
Quality training matters
Pricing Overview
Member
For individuals belonging to a SIMA member company
- $200 yearly discount can apply
- Multi-purchase discount
- Annual CEU credits in train.sima.org
$450
PurchaseNon-Member
For individuals who are not with a member company
SIMA Training Credit
Our Commitment to Members
For use toward ASM or CSP training, the $200 Annual Training Commitment is available each year you renew - use it yourself or award it to an individual employee.
Request it now or we can add it to your Team Plan when you discuss with us!
Ready to apply your $200 commitment?
Want to train multiple people? Request custom pricing.
The official SIMA Certified Snow Professional study textbook provides all the information needed for successful exam prep.
*US and Canada versions are available. Your address will determine which is sent to you.
Renewals and Earning Credits
Staying Certified is Easy
Keep your CSP certification up to date by renewing every two years on your certification anniversary date by:
• Paying $250 renewal fee
• Submitting 15 continuing education credits (CEUs). SIMA events, Symposium and training courses count for credits, as well as other industry events and general business training.