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Certifications
The Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.). The C.P.M. designation is globally the most recognized designation for supply management professionals. The program was designed for experienced supply managers, and focuses on managerial and leadership skills, plus a variety of specialized functions designed to enhance the value of the profession. New C.P.M. designations are not possible as the CPSM® has replaced it.
Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®). Supply management's most prestigious designation, 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. ISM launched the Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) program in May 2008.
The Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity™ (CPSD™) is the newest professional designation for supply management professionals offered by ISM. It is for those whose responsibilities include supplier diversity and will demonstrate knowledge, skills and expertise in supplier diversity. This designation also delivers added value to business leaders and other team leaders who participate in the development of diverse supplier initiatives within the organization.Why should I become a C.P.M./CPSM/CPSD?
Benefits include:
1) Professional knowledge gained from preparation for the exams:
By preparing for the examinations, you will learn of methods and ways to perform tasks that may be different from the way you do them at your workplace. You will learn the textbook ways and best practices for doing tasks which may provide you with methods to improve your current work standards.
2) Acknowledgement within your organization of your achievement:
Some organizations provide incentives for completion of the C.P.M. or CPSM and may begin to include the CPSD. Some organizations will pay for preparation materials for the examinations. Some even provide a financial incentive for completing certification.
3) Acknowledgement by others working within the profession:
Acknowledgement by your peers in the local market, that you have made a commitment to career advancement and to professional excellence.
4) Career development:
In the current economic climate, we may not be prepared when news of a reduction in force, an acquisition of your company, or other career-effecting events occur. You must plan for the unexpected and be sure your skills are those that potential employers are looking for. Many new job postings now list C.P.M. or CPSM credentials as being required or preferred for new applicants. The CPSD credential may soon be joining that list.
5) Increased compensation:
According to trade publications such as Electronic Buyers News and ISM, supply management professionals with certification or accreditation earn more money, on average.
6) Commitment:
Shows a commitment to your profession.
7) Life-long learning:
Promotes and demonstrates your commitment to continuous professional growth and development.
8) Universal recognition:
Universal accepted standards for identifying & recognizing supply management professionals.
9) World-wide acceptance and recognition as a supply management professional.
10) Commitment to yourself, your employer, your customers & suppliers to hold yourself to a professional ethical standard of conduct
For information not found here, email Tony DeVico at tony.devico@napm-willamettevalley.org, or go to the ISM website at www.ism.ws.