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CPSM Certification: Adapting to Change 2016 Job Task Analysis: ISM’s largest research initiative Process for determining valid job content and employment requirements in today’s workplace Global reach Practitioner-driven Over 2,600 full responses More than 50 countries, multiple industries 720,000+ data points Copyright © 2017. Institute for Supply Management. All rights reserved
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Copyright © 2017. Institute for Supply Management. All rights reserved 2018 CPSM Exam Improvements Aligns with the ISM Mastery Model® Takes a Global Perspective Sales & Operations Planning (does include previous material, regrouped) Category Management Systems Capability and (revised) Technology Data Analytics, AI, Big Data Introduces New Competency Areas Leadership and Business Acumen Risk Sourcing & Strategic Souring SRM Supply Chain Strategy Enhances Previous Competency Areas Core Subject areas are now called Competencies (aligns with ISM MM) CPSM TASK areas are similar to ISM MM Sub Competencies Previously, Global Supply Management was a separate core subject area – we have eliminated this as a standalone competency. Instead, we’ve embedded global concepts throughout. We are all global supply managers now! Have continued to work to reduce US-centric content, although some key areas of US law and practice do remain. Copyright © 2017. Institute for Supply Management. All rights reserved
2018 CPSM Updated Exam Specification Current CPSM Exam 2018 Update EXAM 1 Foundation of Supply Management Supply Management Core* 165 questions, 2.75 hours 180 questions, 3 hours EXAM 2 Effective Supply Management Supply Management Integration 165 questions, 2.75 hours 165 questions, 2.75 hours Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management EXAM 3 Leadership in Supply Management 180 questions, 3 hours 180 questions, 3 hours 165 questions, 2.75 hours *Will also be used for CPSD® Copyright © 2017. Institute for Supply Management. All rights reserved
Copyright © 2017. Institute for Supply Management. All rights reserved CPSM Learning System ISM introducing CPSM Learning System April/May 2018 State-of-the-art digital exam preparation Fully-integrated practice exams and courseware Customized study plans based on scheduled test dates and knowledge level Will include CPSM Study Guides, Professional Series and Practice Exams Print Bundles available as an alternative Remember the App!! The actual course is mobile device adaptable (probably better on tablet than on phone) but there will be an app with some of the study features. Print bundles will include Study Guide, Prof Series and practice exams. Must buy as a bundle. Will be able to purchase glossary, Supply Management Handbook separately. There will be eISM courses – guided learning – but we are still trying to figure out the self-directed course. Copyright © 2017. Institute for Supply Management. All rights reserved
ISM Certification Contacts Jim Fleming, Program Manager, Certification jfleming@instituteforsupplymanagement.org CPSM Learning System & Approved Instructor Network Jerri Kapelka, Manager of Certification jkapelka@instituteforsupplymanagement.org CPSM and CPSD Exams Nora Neibergall, Senior Vice President nneibergall@instituteforsupplymanagement.org CPSM and CPSD Program Copyright © 2017. Institute for Supply Management. All rights reserved