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.
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CPSM Informational Video |
The criteria for earning the CPSM qualification are:
- 5 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
| CPSM Pilot Exam is available |
Last day to register for the C.P.M. Exam |
Last day the C.P.M. Exam is available |
Last day C.P.M.s may take Modules 3-4 to Re-certify |
Last day to apply for the C.P.M. Designation |
Last day to register for the CPSM Bridge Exam |
Last day the CPSM Bridge Exam is available |
| February & March, 2008 |
December 31, 2008 |
December 31, 2009 |
December 31, 2009 |
December 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2013 |
December 31, 2014 |

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
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Information Update
The Institute for Supply Management? (ISM) is currently updating its records on the education level of all active C.P.M.s. If you are currently a C.P.M., please update your information now.
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