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The criteria for earning the CPSM certification are: *Please note that ISM recommends the use of our study materials but
does not require their purchase or use.
Three years of full-time, professional supply management experi-
ence (nonclerical, nonsupport) with a bachelors degree from a
regionally accredited institution or international equivalent
Regardless of the study methods selected, each candidate should be
OR aware of the need to use a variety of sources for study. Please
remember: The CPSM Study Guide provides a general overview of
Five years of full-time, professional supply management experi-
the subjects covered in the exam. It is not meant to serve as a substi-
ence (nonclerical, nonsupport) without a qualified bachelors
tute for major textbooks in the field. The exam may include material
degree
NOT covered in detail in the Study Guide.
AND
The CPSM Exam
Successfully pass three CPSM Exams
The CPSM examination process consists of three separate exams
which together cover the main components of supply management.
Candidates who are unsure if their work experience is applicable to Exam content addresses todays supply environment and workplace
the CPSM, may submit their work experience to ISM before taking complexities, such as risk, strategic sourcing, technology and the
any exams to see if they qualify. There is a minimal charge for this increased skills needed for supply professionals to drive value in their
service. organizations.
To download the form, go to: https://www.instituteforsupplymanage- The CPSM Exam is a professional certification test. The exam will
ment.org/files/Certification/WorkExpEvalRequestForm.pdf NOT evaluate or gauge how good you are, or will be, as a supply
management professional. It also does not indicate whether one can-
didate is a better supply management professional than another can-
didate. It is not designed to rank candidates against each other.
The likelihood of passing the exam is in no way affected by the per- Computer Exam Confirmation
formance of other candidates. Your standing on the exam remains
After ISM receives your registration, you will receive an email confir-
the same regardless of how well the other candidates score on the
mation within one or two hours containing the following:
test. There are no quotas or curves used on this exam.
1. Scheduling instructions with Pearson VUE Testing Centers
CPSM Exam scores are valid for four years from the date they are
taken. The CPSM Exams may be taken in any order you choose and 2. Your candidate ID number
you may register for as many exams as you like at one time.
3. Instructions for items to take to the exam (please read carefully)
Exams 1, 2 and 3 each contain 15 unscored questions that are given Canceling/Rescheduling Your Appointment
solely for research purposes they are not used in the determination You must contact Pearson VUE by email or phone at least 24 hours
of your score. Note that the unscored questions are in undisclosed prior to your scheduled exam start time (local testing center time) or
and varied locations throughout the test. You should therefore per- you will forfeit your exam fees. For example, an exam scheduled on
form to the best of your ability on all questions. Tuesday at 10 a.m. must be cancelled or rescheduled before 10 a.m.
on Monday. If you contacted Pearson VUE on Monday at 10:15 a.m.,
Exam Registration Options you would forfeit your exam fees.
Exams may be taken one of two ways; either individually through a
Pearson Vue testing center or as a group proctored at an onsite loca- Computerized Testing
tion. There is a required minimum of five or more candidates neces- Q: How much computer experience is needed to test?
sary for onsite exams to be considered. Please contact the ISM
certification department directly if you have a group who is interested A: No experience is necessary. Candidates receive an online tutorial
in testing onsite at your location. on the testing process. There is also a test center administrator avail-
able.
Pearson VUE Exams
Q: Can I review my answers during the test?
To take your individually scheduled exam at a Pearson Vue location,
you must first register and pay for your exams with ISM. Registration A: Candidates may flag questions to be reviewed after all questions
is available in the following ways: have been answered. If time remains, you may return to questions
marked for review and you may change an answer. All marked and
Online: https://www.instituteforsupplymanagement.org/Certification/ unmarked questions are graded when the test ends, even if the can-
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Phone: Call ISM Customer Service at 800/888-6276 or +1 480/752-
6276, ext 3001. Please have credit card number and ISM Member ID Special Accommodations
number ready. If you have a disability that would prevent you taking the CPSM Exam
under standard conditions, you may request special accommoda-
Pearson VUE Test Site Information tions. Please contact ISM Certification for more information.
Pearson VUE is a worldwide provider of technology-based solutions
for testing and certification needs. Some locations have weekend or
evening hours available. Visit www.pearsonvue.com/ism for details.
Test Center Protocol and Dismissal from Exam I.D. Requirements
Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your exam time. If possible, to cut For your exam, you must bring one valid photo I.D. with a signature.
down on day of exam stress, ISM recommends that you drive to your
If the name on your I.D. is different from the name on your exam reg-
specified testing location prior to the exam date so you are comfort-
istration (see name matching guidelines below) please contact ISM
able with where you are going and where to park. If you are more
immediately to make any necessary corrections.
than 15 minutes late, you will be considered a nonrefundable no
show. Candidates cannot bring personal items into the testing room. If you are unable to produce a valid I.D. matching the name shown on
All electronic items such as smart phones, cell phones, watches, and your confirmation on the day of your exam, you will not be allowed to
smart glasses are strictly prohibited. test and all registration fees will be forfeited.
A candidate may be dismissed from the exam, at the discretion of the Your I.D. MUST be one of the following: Drivers License*; Passport*;
proctor, for improper or disruptive behavior. Grounds for dismissal Military I.D.*; Official State, Government or National I.D.; Employee
include: I.D.; Student I.D.; Photo Credit Card
Creating a disturbance No other forms of I.D. will be accepted.
Giving or receiving help *Drivers License, Passport and Military I.D.s that have a digital signa-
Attempting to remove test materials or notes from the ture encoded will only be accepted as valid I.D. if accompanied by
examination room another valid I.D. with signature.
Impersonating another candidate
Falsifying identification
The first name is provided formally on one document but a Sandra Herman Sandy Herman Sally Herman
typical variation is used on another document. Note that Ma.
Billy Pickins William Pickins Buddy Pickins
is NOT an approved abbreviation for the name Maria.
One version has the middle initial present, while the other is Mary R. Abernathy Mary Abernathy Mary Martha Abernathy
missing the middle initial, or the middle initial is on one docu-
Mary Rose Abernathy
ment and the entire name is written on another.
Candidates maiden name is used as their middle name in some Mary Elizabeth Smith Mary Jones Smith Elizabeth Jones Smith
documents while their given middle name is used in others.
Mary Elizabeth Jones
Smith
Candidates last name is their maiden name on some docu- Alexis Gates Alexis Stevens Alexis Jones
ments while the married name is used in others.
Alexis Stevens Alexis Gates
For the candidate to be admitted, the candidate must present
an original marriage license or divorce decree to supplement the
identification.
A hyphen or other special character Sarah Johnson-Wells Sarah Johnson Wells/ Sarah Johnson
Sarah Wells
(For example: , , ) is used on one document but not on Jose Garcia Felip Garcia
another. (Disregard the hyphen or special character) Jos Garcia
A title or suffix is used on one document but not on another Anthony Santos Jr. Anthony Santos Anthony Santos Sr.
Sarah Wells Dr. Sarah Wells Dr. Sarah Waltz
Last names are repeated: Maiden name and last name are the Sarah Johnson Sarah Johnson Johnson Sarah Smith Johnson
same
Type Registration Name IDs presented that IDs presented that do
match not match
First and last names are reversed. IIsa Kim Kim Ilsa Kim Ilsa Smith
The normal order for names in some non-Western countries is Russell Evan Evan Russell Evan Russell Stanley
family name first, followed by first name, rather than first name
followed by family name.
Last name first, followed by first name and middle name. Some John Michael Smith Smith, John Michael Smith, Michael John
states place the last name first on official documents such as
drivers licenses
Some governments or other organizations may abbreviate Elizabeth Smith E. Smith F. Smith
names. For example, the U.S. states of Florida and New York
John Jones J. Jones K. Jones
abbreviate first names. Some states abbreviate the names
because of the length. If the Registration name spells out the
candidates full name, but the name is abbreviated in the ID, the
ID is still acceptable.
Candidates first or last name consists of initials in Registration. B.B. King B.B. King Bradley B. King
In this case, the initials in the Registration name must be used
Satveer G. Satveer G. Satveer Gupta/G.
on both IDs and on the test center schedule.
Satveer
Gordon Liddy Gordon Lidd
G. Gordon Liddy
Names do not match, but the identification is amended. For Elizabeth Smith Elizabeth Jones Elaine Smith
example, a candidates maiden name appears in the front of the
passport, but the next page of the passport is amended with
information detailing a name change. This is acceptable.
Due to the candidates name being very long, the name is trun- Elizabeth Jones Eliz. Jones Elizabeth Long
cated (shortened) to fit into the name field. This is acceptable.
Jon Smithfields Jon Smithfi Jon Smartfi.
Cultural Variations
Candidate has just one name, rather than a conventional Madonna Madonna Madonna Ciccone,
Western first and last name. In this case, the single name must
Madonna C
be the only name used on both IDs and on the testing center
schedule. Note that the Pearson VUE system requires a first
and last name, so a period (.) may appear in place of one of
the names. The period does NOT need to appear on the IDs in
order for the names to match.
When multiple first or last names appear due to a regional cul- David Aguilar Pena David Aguilar, David David Lopez
tural tradition (i.e. candidate has a traditional first name or titles Pena
Jose Manuel Bermu- Jose Manuel
on the ID, or both father and mothers last names are shown
dez Garca Jose Bermudez, Jose
on the ID), at least one of the multiple names must appear both Dakshesh Brahmamt
Garcia,
on the ID and in Site Manager in order to admit the candidate, LEELAMRUTHAY Kurchatin
regardless of where the name/names appear on the fields in VEERA Manuel Bermudez, Dharma Satyal
Site Manager. Manuel Garcia, Disaparthy
BRAHMAMT
KURCHATIN Manuel Bermudez
Cultural consideration for first, middle, and last names: If a
Garcia
candidates first, middle, or last name does not appear in the PURNAM SATYAL
correct fields in Site Manager, you should still admit the candi- Brahmamt Kurchatin
KRISHAKANTH
date as long as the names in Site Manager appear on the ID. SIDAPARTHY Krishnakanth Purnam
Usually, this situation occurs when a candidate does not under-
stand Western naming conventions or has multiple first and/or Sidaparthy
last names, and puts names into the incorrect fields when they Satyal
register online.
Biometrics Candidate Nondisclosure Agreement
Pearson VUE uses biometrics in various test centers worldwide. Bio- Below is the Candidate Nondisclosure Agreement that all candi-
metrics are automated methods of recognizing a person based on a dates must sign prior to starting any of ISM certification exams.
physical characteristic, and are primarily used to combat identity
The candidate acknowledges the confidential nature of the ISM Exam-
fraud. One method involves the examinee placing a palm on a
inations (the Exam) and hereby agrees that he/she will not copy,
scanner, which results in an electronic palm-vein print.
retain Exam questions or disclose or transmit them in any form to any
other person. The candidate will certify that they are working toward
Scoring, Equating and Scaling their professional designation, or are retaking the exam for Continuing
While the content of the CPSM Exam remains consistent from form Education credits. The candidate agrees that taking the Exam for any
to form, the questions used in the exam are continually being other purpose is strictly prohibited. The candidate also acknowledges
updated. For example, a test form taken on one occasion will contain that Exam review course instructors, trainers or individuals are prohib-
different questions from a test form taken on another occasion. ited by ISM from taking exams for the sole purpose of preparing stu-
Because of this, the level of difficulty will vary slightly from form to dents to take the Exam and/or for the creation of their course materials.
form. To compensate for these variations, a statistical procedure
known as test equating is used to correct for differences in test form The candidate expressly agrees and understands that certification
difficulty. may be denied or revoked, or the Exam scores may be invalidated or
withheld by ISM in the event that ISM determines that he/she (A) has
As an example, suppose that there are two forms of Exam 1: Form A (i) falsified or misrepresented information on the registration form or
and Form B. Suppose it is established that in order to pass Form A, information provided is in error, including documentation of continuing
a person must get 100 out of 150 questions correct. Furthermore, education hours for recertification; (ii) participated in an unauthorized
suppose that Form B is somewhat easier than Form A. To compen- disclosure of Exam questions, information or materials; (iii) plagiarized
sate for this difference, the passing score for Form B is adjusted to questions and/or answers on the Exam; (iv) mailed, received, relayed
prevent any bonus being given to candidates taking Form B. Thus, in any fashion, or used copies of the Exam materials, questions, or
it may be established that a candidate must get a score of 110 out of answers without authorization from ISM; (v) retained the Exam mate-
150 on Form B in order to pass. This is what is done in test equating rials after the examination; (vi) engaged in cheating or other miscon-
it holds candidates to the same standard in terms of difficulty duct or unprofessional behavior with respect to taking, administering,
regardless of the form taken. or preparation for the Exam; or (vii) failed to adhere to the Principles
and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct, or (B) (i) there
To maintain consistency in test scoring, a second statistical proce-
is a testing irregularity with respect to the Exam; (ii) there is a reason to
dure called scaling is used. Scaling on the CPSM Exam converts all
question the Exam scores validity; or (iii) that the Exam score was the
scores to a scale ranging from 100 to 600, with the passing score set
result of unusual or questionable circumstances.
at 400. Scores received from ISM are reported as scaled scores in
increments of 10. If your scaled score on any particular exam is in the The candidate agrees to abide by the ISM Principles and Standards
range of 100 to 390, youve failed that exam. If your scaled score is in of Ethical Supply Management Conduct, whether or not he/she is a
the range of 400 to 600, youve passed that exam. member of ISM. The candidate grants ISM permission to make any
and all inquiries which are necessary to evaluate their credentials for
Weighting Process for Exam Tasks certification or recertification/reaccreditation and agree to respond to
A group of practitioners and subject-matter experts (SMEs) met and requests for information related to any of the above. The candidate
determined the weight of each task area compared to all other task further authorizes ISM to publish (via e-mail, website, or print) infor-
areas in the exams. The final weight assigned to each task deter- mation about their certification and to make any and all inquiries,
mines the number of questions on the exam from each task area. investigations, or other communications, which may be necessary for
ISM to grant, deny or revoke certification, or to invalidate or withhold
Value of Each Exam Question examination scores. The candidate hereby certifies that the informa-
tion submitted on or with this form is true and accurate to the best of
All exam questions are worth the same weight regardless of their their knowledge, and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions
length. Candidates receive one point for a correct answer and zero set forth herein and by any and all policies and procedures of ISM
points for an incorrect answer. Sample questions are not used to applicable to the Certification Program or the Exam as may be
determine scores. Candidates are advised to choose an answer for amended from time to time.
every exam question, even if they are unsure of the correct answer.
Retention of Score Reports
What if I Fail?
Candidates are responsible for retention of their original score reports.
Your score report will indicate pass or fail for each exam taken. Score reports are required when applying for CPSM original certifica-
The score report includes a scaled score and the number of ques- tion or recertification. Scores are valid for four years from the date
tions answered correctly out of the total number possible for each they are taken. This date is listed on your score report.
task. Review your score report of the exam you did not pass and
devote additional study time anywhere you scored less than 75% in
a given task area. Look over the CPSM study materials you used to
study. You may consider purchasing additional study materials at
this time. This may help in planning a course of study during the
required 30-day waiting period to re-test.
Exam 1: Foundation of Supply Management Exam 2: Effective Supply Management Performance
165 questions 150 scored 2 hours, 45 minutes 165 questions 150 scored 2 hours, 45 minutes
Section A. Section A.
Contracting and Negotiation (32 questions) Forecasting (19 questions)
1A1 Prepare solicitations for competitive bids, quotations and proposals 2A1 Perform analysis and provide data on current and future and global/
with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions (6 questions) domestic market conditions, benchmarks and industry trends to
1A2 Prepare for and develop strategies and tactics for negotiations, management and/or user departments (6 questions)
including definition of roles and responsibilities of team members (8 2A2 Develop supply forecasts in light of economic, competitive,
questions) technology and market and currency trends and conditions that
1A3 Lead/conduct/support negotiations with suppliers to obtain desired affect procurement (7 questions)
results (8 questions) 2A3 Manage forecasted data with suppliers (6 questions)
1A4 Manage the preparation and/or issuance of contracts/purchase
orders/agreements (6 questions)
Section B.
Logistics (19 questions)
1A5 Administer contracts/purchase orders from award to completion or 2B1 Design/modify logistics facility layouts and equipment designs to
termination (4 questions) support business model, increase productivity and lower operating
costs (4 questions)
Section B.
Cost and Finance (32 questions) 2B2 Direct traffic/distribution policies and procedures to ensure optimum
1B1 Prepare and/or administer a supply management department budget flow of material and consolidation of freight (5 questions)
(5 questions) 2B3 Manage international transportation, invoicing and documentation
1B2 Develop cost management program strategies for purchases (6 functions to ensure corporate compliance with all governmental
questions) import, export, hazmat and air freight regulations (5 questions)
1B3 Identify savings potential, opportunities and strategies for specific 2B4 Manage the resolution of delivery/receiving problems including freight
categories through spend analysis (7 questions) loss and damage claims (5 questions)
1B4 Perform cost/benefit analyses on acquisitions (8 questions) Section C.
1B5 Develop financing and leveraging strategies for purchases (6 Materials and Inventory Management (19 questions)
questions) 2C1 Develop/implement a material and/or service standardization program
(6 questions)
Section C.
2C2 Develop/implement a warehouse and inventory management system
International (17 questions)
(4 questions)
1C1 Identify and assess international markets to source goods and
services (7 questions) 2C3 Coordinate and/or monitor the movement of equipment and assets
within the organization (4 questions)
1C2 Develop international sources of materials and services (6 questions)
2C4 Develop, oversee and execute multichannel disposition plan for
1C3 Develop and maintain documentation regarding cross-border
excess inventory and finished goods (5 questions)
transactions (4 questions)
Section D.
Section D. Organization/Department Assessment (26 questions)
Social Responsibility (14 questions)
2D1 Monitor work against business plans and take action to resolve
1D1 Develop and act upon a code of business conduct for the supply
variances or adjusts plans as appropriate (7 questions)
management function and external suppliers (5 questions)
2D2 Develop performance criteria and evaluate supply management staff
1D2 Establish and monitor environmentally responsible and compliant
performance (6 questions)
programs throughout the supply chain and life cycle (5 questions)
2D3 Develop tools and processes to measure report and improve
1D3 Implement, monitor and promote organizational and supply chain
compliance with supply management policies (7 questions)
safety policies and procedures (4 questions)
2D4 Analyze and resolve issues raised in supply management audit
Section E. reports (6 questions)
Sourcing (20 questions)
1E1 Analyze potential sources of goods or services (6 questions) Section E.
Planning (15 questions)
1E2 Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for
2E1 Implement or use requirements planning (xRP e.g., ERP, MRP, MRP
a product/service (7 questions)
II, DRP, DRP II, WMS) to align supply management and operations
1E3 Plan and communicate sourcing and supply strategies based on
activities to support organizational strategy (8 questions)
forecasted data (7 questions)
2E2 Develop, implement, maintain and monitor the forecasting, operations
Section F. planning, scheduling and inventory control functions to ensure
Supplier Relationship Management (35 questions) optimum use of capacity and resources (7 questions)
1F1 Identify opportunities and benefits for rationalizing supply base (6
questions) Section F.
Product and Service Development (12 questions)
1F2 Develop/manage effective relationships with suppliers (8 questions)
2F1 Participate in product/service development or specification/
1F3 Develop/implement a supplier diversity program (5 questions) requirement changes that support organizational merchandising and
1F4 Develop new supplier qualification plans and reports to assure marketing efforts to meet customer needs (6 questions)
components, materials and suppliers meet specified requirements 2F2 Manage ramp-up strategy and implementation to full-scale
(regulatory, safety, reliability, quality) (6 questions) production for new product or service introductions (6 questions)
1F5 Conduct supplier performance evaluations (6 questions)
1F6 Develop and execute supplier exit strategies (4 questions) Section G.
Project Management (19 questions)
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received, relayed in any fashion, or used copies of the Exam materials, questions, or answers without authorization from ISM; (v) retained the Exam materials after the exam-
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the Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct, or (B) (i) there is a testing irregularity with respect to the Exam; (ii) there is a reason to question the Exam
scores validity; or (iii) that the Exam score was the result of unusual or questionable circumstances.
I agree to abide by the ISM Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct, whether or not I am a member of ISM. I grant ISM permission to make any and
all inquiries, which are necessary to evaluate my credentials for certification or recertification/reaccreditation and agree to respond to requests for information related to any
of the above. I further authorize ISM to publish (via e-mail, website, or print) information about my certification and to make any and all inquiries, investigations, or other com-
munications, which may be necessary for ISM to grant, deny or revoke certification, or to invalidate or withhold examination scores. I hereby certify that the information
submitted on or with this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein and by any and all pol-
icies and procedures of ISM applicable to the Certification Program or the Exam as may be amended from time to time.
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Self-study workbook courses: Item Number: 6002, 6003, 6004
Online review courses: Item Number: 3976, 3977, 3978
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CPSM Exam Review seminar:
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(See public seminar schedule in the Educational and Training section at
version, helps you focus your study efforts by identifying any areas of
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supply management that need improvement. You get a sample test
for the Exam(s) with a scoring chart and correct answers, including ISM Glossary of Key Supply Management Terms
justifications and bibliographic references. To be used with the
The ISM Glossary of Key Supply Management Terms is a valuable
CPSM Study Guide and Professional Series Books.
reference tool for supply professionals, academics, researchers and
Print version, Exam 1, 2 and 3: Item Number: CDK_P students. Greatly expanded, the new fifth edition includes information
Web version, each Exam: Item Number: CPSMDK_E1, from all disciplines within supply management.
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