The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) qualification is designed to lead the profession by emphasizing the major components of supply management. Endorsed by business and thought-leaders across the globe, the knowledge, skills and abilities represented in the CPSM reflected the expanded education, skills and experience needed to excel in strategic supply management
Exam 1 — Foundation of Supply Management
165 questions, 2 hours and 45 minutes test time
Exam 2 — Effective Supply Management Performance
165 questions, 2 hours and 45 minutes test time
Exam 3 — Leadership in Supply Management
180 questions, 3 hours test time
CPSM® Eligibility:
- Three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, non-support)
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or international equivalent
- Successfully pass three CPSM® Exams OR if you are a C.P.M. in good standing, pass the Bridge Exam
CPSM® Bridge Exam
Certified Purchasing Managers (C.P.M.s) in good standing with a bachelor’s degree only need to take one Bridge Exam. The CPSM® Bridge Exam is a single exam covering content not included in the current C.P.M. Exams.
Note: Last day to register for the CPSM® Bridge Exam is December 31, 2014. Last day to take the CPSM® Bridge Exam is December 31, 2015.