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Preparatory Trainings Programs for below certification body
Invest in Yourself | Get Certified | Stay Ahead
What Is ISM?

100 Years of Excellence in Supply Management

50,000+ Members Across 100 Countries Say “Yes” to ISM as Their Career Partner

The Institute for Supply Management ® (ISM )

®is the first and largest not-for-profit professional
supply management organization worldwide. Founded in 1915, ISM has over 50,000 members
across 100 countries.

For more than a century, Institute for SupplyManagement® (ISM) has impacted supply
management and the purchasing profession through best in class education, certification, leadership
development and research.

Thousands have received ISM's coveted certifications including the Certified Professional in Supply
Management (CPSM ) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)
®

designations. Continuously evolved as the profession, helping to lead and advance professionally in
supply management field.

More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed!
Desired Learning Outcome - Supply Chain

 Clear understanding of the skills and level of mastery for supply management organization
possesses.
 Individual or team preparation toward the rapidly changing next generation of job function
requirements.
 Enhance your operational efficiencies and stay competitive.
 Gain essential training and resources on the critical areas to the succeed in your organization
context.
 Learn a comprehensive set of competency-based standards through ISM’s Mastery Model ® .
 ISM Research elevates its members with a critical edge to generate positive outcomes for their
organizations and the professional community at large.
 Recognition amongst global supply chain industry as a professionally trained Manager for standard
Supply Chain quality data and benchmarking.
CPSM - ISM

ISM Certifications – Learn. Impact. Advance.

An ISM credential will never stop providing value throughout your career.

With 100 years of credibility and industry recognition, we offer the most
trusted supply management certification in our industry. Take the next steps to
advance in your career today.
CPSM - ISM

CPSM ® is globally recognized as the gold standard of excellence for supply management
professionals. Developed by ISM, the leader in supply management education, the CPSM credential
®

is recognized across industries.

Created from in-depth analysis of supply management functions, this premier supply management
training experience addresses the realities of supply management, as well as workplace complexities
including globalization, use of technology, and expanded competencies that supply chain and
procurement professionals employ to drive value in their organizations.

By earning a CPSM ® designation, you will have an unparalleled supply

management certification. Not only will you stand apart from your peers,
you will have advanced skills and knowledge and a greater understanding
of end-to-end supply chain.

A CPSM ® certification will position you to obtain both your personal career
goals and to support the goals and outcomes of the organizations for which
you work.
CPSM® - Major Competencies of Supply Management

 Sourcing  Sales and Operations Planning

 Category Management
 Negotiation
 Legal and Contractual
 Supplier Relationship Management
 Cost and Price Management
 Financial Analysis
 Supply Chain Strategy
 Quality Management
 Logistics and Material Management
 Project Management
 Leadership and Business Acumen
 Systems Capability and Technology
 Risk and Compliance
 Corporate Social Responsibility
Why CPSM Qualification ?
®

CPSM® is globally recognized as the gold standard of excellence for supply management
professionals and embarks your mastery over the Supply chain subjects

Developed by ISM, the leader in supply management education, the

CPSM® credential is recognized across industries.

Created with in-depth analysis of supply management functions, and supply management
training experience it addresses :
 The realities of supply management
 Workplace complexities including globalization
 Application and use of technology
 Expanded competencies that supply chain and procurement professionals employ to drive value in
their organizations.
By earning a CPSM ® designation, you will have an unparalleled supply management certification. Not
only will you stand apart from your peers, you will have advanced skills and knowledge and a greater
understanding of end-to-end supply chain.

A CPSM ®certification will position you to obtain both your personal career goals and to support the
goals and outcomes of the organizations for which you work.
ISM Mastery Model® Core Competency Areas Evaluated

ISM’s Mastery Model is a comprehensive set of competency-based standards comprising of core

competencies. It defines anticipated skill levels at four stages of career maturity:

Fundamental | Proficient | Advanced | Mastery

1. Business Acumen & Leadership 7. Legal and Contractual

2. Category Management 8. Sales and Operation Planning

3. Corporate Social 9. Sourcing

4. Responsibility and Ethics 10.Supplier Relationship Management

5. Cost and Price Management 11.Supply chain Strategy

6. Financial Analysis 12.System capabilities and technologies

Supply Chain Mastery: 16 Major Competencies

1. Sourcing
2. Category Management
3. Negotiation
4. Legal and Contractual
5. Supplier Relationship Management
6. Cost and Price Management
7. Financial Analysis
8. Supply Chain Strategy
9. Sales and Operations Planning
10.Quality Management
11.Logistics and Material Management
12.Project Management
13.Leadership and Business Acumen
14.Systems Capability and Technology
15.Risk and Compliance
16.Corporate Social Responsibility
CPSM: Eligibility Requirement

3 years of full-time professional supply management experience with a Bachelor's degree

-OR-

5 years of full-time professional supply management experience without Bachelor's degree

MODULE 1 - Supply Management Core

The Supply Management Core Exam assesses critical competencies for the supply management
professionals.

Learning Objectives :

1. Sourcing

2. Category Management

3. Negotiation

4. Legal and Contractual

5. Supplier Relationship Management

6. Cost and Price Management

7. Financial Analysis
Module 2 - Supply Management Integration

The Supply Management Integration Exam addresses the broader supply chain and operations
competencies required of best-in-class supply management professionals.

Learning Objectives :

 Supply Chain Strategy

 Sales and Operations Planning; Demand Planning

 Sales and Operations Planning; Forecasting

 Sales and Operations Planning; Product and Service Development

 Quality Management

 Logistics and Materials Management

 Project Management
Module 3 : Leadership and Transformation

The Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management exam tests knowledge in leadership
competencies necessary for an organization to perform more strategically

Learning Objectives :

1. Strategy Development

2. Stakeholder Engagement

3. People Development and Coaching

4. Systems Capability and Technology

5. Risk and Compliance

6. Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics

Membership: ISM Community

Joining the ISM community gets you access to education, tools, research, events as well as a
network of peers who face and solve some of the same challenges you encounter.
Invest in your own professional agility.

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) has impacted the supply management profession
through best in class education, certification, leadership development and research.

Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-
to-date with everything happening in supply management.

Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their
profession and staying at the top of their l game. An ISM membership will provide you with that and
more.

Membership cost : $ 240/Yr

Includes both global membership benefits as well as local chapter affiliation (where available).
Connect globally and locally to maximize your networking and professional education.
Learning Content – Books & Membership

The CPSM® Learning System (Print) is the comprehensive solution for preparation for CPSM Exams
1. Supply Management Core
2. Supply Management Integration
3. Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management.
Study materials for all three CPSM Exams are in one bundle.
Study Guide (3 volume set) consisting of an expanded outline of the exam content, with definitions and
fundamental terms, for each of the three exams.
ISM Professional Series (3 volume set): In-depth texts covering key concepts from each of the 3 exams.
Diagnostic practice exams for each of the CPSM exams. The practice exams
include instructions for how to align the results from the diagnostic practice
exams to the appropriate study material.
Books Cost For Members Price: $795* (AED 2925*)

Membership - ISM Community

 Includes global membership benefits for 1 year

 Connect globally and locally to maximize your networking and professional
education.
 Membership can earn up to 23 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs)/ year, a
requirement to keep your certification current.
CPSM Exam Details

Earning aCPSM ® Certification requires students to take and pass three exams which together
cover the main segments of supply management.

There are three exams to prepare for CPSM.

1. Supply Management Core (180 Q -3 hours)

2. Supply Management Integration (165 Q -2.75 hours)
3. Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management (165 Q - 2.75 hour)

Candidates must pass each exam with a minimum scaled Passing score of 400 regardless of the
number of questions in that exam

Each Exam: $ 229 x 3 Papers = $ 687*

Total Cost for 3 Exam = AED 2500*
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