SIMA Advanced Snow Manager (ASM); Certified Snow Professional (CSP)
Issued by SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association)
Snow and ice operations training and credentials for the members who plow and de-ice the same lots they pave in summer.
No NPMCA agreement. The provider's standard public terms apply.
Credential pathway
Snow and ice workers, operators, and crew leaders pursue ASM; owners and executives who manage the snow business pursue CSP.
- Who it is for
- Snow and Ice Worker, Equipment Operator, Crew Leader, Foreman, Supervisor, Owner-Operator, Business Owner
- Typical duration
- ASM: four self-paced online courses; CSP: prerequisites plus a monthly online exam
- Renewal
- ASM: none stated. CSP: annual continuing education and renewal fee, per public description.
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What they offer
Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) online certificate program (four courses: Core Principles, Plowing Operations, Sidewalk Operations, Ice Management) for operations staff; Certified Snow Professional (CSP) for owners and executives with prerequisites, monthly online exam, annual CE and renewal fee; Fundamentals of Anti-Icing and Liquids certificate; Certified Deicer Applicator; video All-Access Pass with automated quizzing and company dashboards.
Why it matters for pavement contractors
A large share of pavement maintenance contractors run winter snow and ice services. ASM is field-oriented and fully online; CSP is the owner-level credential.
Pricing
Not published on the training page. SIMA members receive a stated $250 discount toward ASM or CSP. Non-member pricing: ask.