Professional Development
Certifications | Study Materials
Shirll Richardson, Chair
ISM’s catalog for online classes
Free ISM Classes:
Price Analysis, Cost Analysis or Total Cost of Ownership: Determining
the Best Approach
- 3921 FREE3 CEHs (SDR) Make a powerful impact on your bottom line by selecting the best analysis. Learn how to differentiate and compare price, cost and total cost of ownership. Complete a case study that walks you through the decision-making process step-by-step. More information
Ethics: A Behavioral Awareness Tool - 3954 FREE
1 CEH (SDR) Test your response to certain situations and ethical dilemmas in this free course. Gain tools that will increase your awareness of how ethics is involved in decision-making throughout your organization. This self-paced course was developed in concert with ISM’s Ethical Standards Committee and acquaints you with ISM’s Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct With Accompanying Guidelines. More information
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.
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
The CPSM Exam will consist of three main sections:
Section A — Foundation of Supply Management (link page within Cert.Fall Presentation)
150 scored questions + 15 un-scored=165 with 2 hours and 45 minutes allowed
Section B — Effective Supply Management Performance (link to page within Cert. Fall Presentation)
150 scored questions + 15 un-scored=165 with 2 hours and 45 minutes allowed
Section C — Leadership in Supply Management (link to page within Cert. Fall Presentation)
165
scored questions + 15 un-scored=180 with 3 hours allowed
For information not found here, email Shirll Richardson at shirll.richardson@napm-willamettevalley.org