Step 1: Know the Criteria (Eligibility Requirements)

You will need the following professional experience and/or education:

• Three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical and nonsupport) with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent;
-OR-
• Five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical and nonsupport) without a qualified bachelor's degree.

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Step 2: Get Help Preparing for Exams

There are three exams to prepare for with the CPSM. They include:

• Supply Management Core (180 Questions — 3 hours)
• Supply Management Integration (165 Questions — 2.75 hours)
• Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management (165 Questions — 2.75 hours)

We have various study options available to assist you in preparing for your exam.

SELF-STUDY
Study at your own pace. There are multiple options based on your learning preference and budget. 

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LIVE ONLINE (GUIDED LEARNING)
Interact with fellow students, get digital prep material and have live online instruction from a subject-matter expert. The scheduled sessions keep you on track for completing your certification.

GUIDED LEARNING PRACTICE EXAM
The Guided Learning Practice Exam gives you access to a practice exam that contains questions with correct answers to all questions, along with full explanations for the answers. To purchase a CPSM Guided Learning Practice Exam, you must first purchase and enroll in a Guided Learning course.

Step 3: You’re Ready! Now Purchase and Schedule Your Exams

You are prepared and now it’s time to purchase and schedule your exam. Exam testing facilities are located throughout the world or we offer proctored exam options that you can take from the comfort of your own home. See step-by-step instructions for purchasing and scheduling your exams as well as detailed exam information here.

PURCHASE EXAMS

Exams available in English, Chinese or Korean.

• Supply Management Core
• Supply Management Integration
• Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management

SCHEDULE EXAMS

To schedule your exam, go to our partner, Pearson Vue’s website at: https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ism.html

Step 4: You Passed! Submit Your Application

You completed the toughest part. Congratulations! Now it is time to complete and submit your application. Here are the items you will need to complete and process your certification application:

• Proof of education (Copy of diploma, transcripts)
• Work background/experience
• Complete and pass all required exams
• Payment information for processing fee