Not sure if your Master's program is ASEM Certified? see https://asem.org/Graduate-Program-Cert - Master's from an ASEM Certified Program - Minimum 3 years of Professional Experience The professional certification at this level is designed for experienced technical managers seeking to validate their skills and experience with a professional certification. When applying for a CPEM certification, please include a short resume/CV with your application. Certification is valid for three years.