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Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Program

Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) announces the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) as the title for the profession's new qualification. The Certified Professional in Supply Management is slated to be the qualification that supply management professionals strive to obtain. The CPSM will be relevant internationally and reflect the expanded education, skills and experience needed to be a successful supply management professional. The CPSM will debut in 2008.

(<ISM Professional Credentialing Programs Presentation>)

The criteria for earning the CPSM qualification are:

· 3 years of full-time, professional supply management experience

· 4-year degree from a regionally accredited college or university

· Pass three exams OR if you are a C.P.M. in good standing, pass the Bridge Exam

CPSM Exam will consist of three main sections

Section A — Foundation of Supply Management

. 150 scored questions + 15 un-scored=165 with 2 hours and 45 minutes allowed

Section B — Effective Supply Management Performance

. 150 scored questions + 15 un-scored=165 with 2 hours and 45 minutes allowed

Section C — Leadership in Supply Management

. 165 scored questions + 15 un-scored=180 with 3 hours allowed

ISM CPSM Exam Specifiation

ISM CPSM Bridge Exam Specification

The CPSM Exam Launching Schedule:

CPSM Pilot Exam is available	Last day to register for the C.P.M. Exam	Last day the C.P.M. Exam is available	Last day C.P.M.s may take Modules 3-4 to Re-certify	Last day to apply for the C.P.M. Designation	Last day to register for the CPSM Bridge Exam	Last day the CPSM Bridge Exam is available
February & March, 2008	December 31, 2008	December 31, 2009	December 31, 2009	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2014