Break through the competition and make the move to gain supply management's most prestigious designation. ISM launched the Certified Professional in Supply Management^® (CPSM^®) program in May 2008. The CPSM^® is the credential that surpasses the demands of the international marketplace with multi-faceted skills in areas such as finance, supplier relationship management, organizational global strategy and risk compliance. It can give you the edge you need in this global marketplace along with the potential to earn more (ISM 2012 Salary Survey).

For significantly less money than other professional development opportunities you can boost the effectiveness of your bachelor's degree and practical work experience by becoming a CPSM^®. Register now to get the integrated skill set that will set you apart from the competition.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• CPSM^® Exam Information and Registration Brochure (PDF - 1,000 KB)
• How to Study for the CPSM^® and CPSM^® Bridge Exams
• Register for CPSM^® Exams
• CPSM^® Study Materials and Supplemental Reading List
• Certification Forms including the CPSM^® original application and CPSM^® recertification application.
• Find Pearson VUE test center locations — in more than 200 countries.
• CPSM^® Exam and Bridge Exam Specifications (PDF - 373 KB) Details what you are tested on.
• Certification Newsletter — Supply Line 2055: Certification Update
• Download a spreadsheet of people who have completed the ISM CPSM^® Train-the-Trainer Program (Excel)
• Onsite CPSM^® and Bridge Exam Testing and Review — Bring to your company's location.
• CPSM^® brochure — Break Through the Competition (PDF)
• CPSM^® Reciprocity with organizations outside the U.S.

CPSM^® Eligibility:

• Three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (nonclerical, nonsupport) with a bachelor's degree from regionally accredited institution or international equivalent

OR

• Five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (nonclerical, nonsupport) without a qualified bachelor's degree

AND

• Successfully pass three CPSM^® Exams, OR, if you are a C.P.M. in good standing, pass the Bridge Exam

CPSM^® Bridge Exam

Certified Purchasing Managers (C.P.M.s) in good standing only need to take one Bridge Exam. The CPSM^® Bridge Exam is a single exam covering content not included in the current C.P.M. Exams.

Note: Last day to register for the CPSM^® Bridge Exam is December 31, 2014. Last day to take the CPSM^® Bridge Exam is December 31, 2015.

The CPSM^® Exam Content

Exams cover the major areas of supply management. Please see the CPSM^® Exam and Bridge Exam Specifications for more detailed information.

Exam Fees: USD $199 per exam members/USD $299 per exam nonmembers

Exam 1 — Foundation of Supply Management
165 questions, 2 hours and 45 minutes test time

Exam 2 — Effective Supply Management Performance
165 questions, 2 hours and 45 minutes test time

Exam 3 — Leadership in Supply Management
180 questions, 3 hours test time