Institute for Supply Management Unveils New CPSM Exam Content and Learning System

From category management to sales and operations planning (S&OP), the fundamental competencies for success in supply management are continually evolving. In response, the Institute for Supply Management has updated its course content for the Certified Professional in Supply Management, or CPSM designation. The update to the CPSM exam content ensures the certification’s relevancy to the modern supply management professional. Additionally, ISM unveiled its brand new CPSM Learning System during its annual conference, ISM2018 in Nashville, an innovative approach to studying that allows CPSM candidates to tailor their study plan to their individual needs.

The CPSM certification from ISM is widely considered to be the global gold standard for supply management expertise and achievement. It demonstrates mastery of critical competencies in procurement and sourcing, negotiating, contracts and leadership. Updated every few years, based on input from thousands of practitioners, the program includes new content on global supply management, technology, and risk and business acumen, in addition to S&OP and category management. It closely aligns with the ISM Mastery Model, which provides a roadmap for supply management success at all career stages.

“As an organization dedicated to advancing supply management professionals and their companies, we are committed to meeting practitioners’ current needs. The latest CPSM updates reflect the rapid transformation of the profession, and open up new opportunities for supply management professionals to add value,” said Tom Derry, Chief Executive Officer, ISM.

To meet the individual preferences of today’s mobile supply management professionals, the “delivery” of this program has also changed. For the first time, ISM is aggregating all of its CPSM study material through one convenient, all-inclusive, digital application. Connecting from their computers, tablets or phones, candidates can build a customized study plan, and interactive tools will remind them of deadlines and keep them on pace. Comprehensive study guides and exam overviews, practice exams, games, and flashcards are all available for a highly customized learning approach.

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