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NAPM-Memphis, Inc. Professional Development MISSION

The Professional Development mission of the NAPM-Memphis, Inc. organization is to enhance professionalism among the general membership through education, training and professional certification.

To achieve this mission the Professional Development organization will use, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Broadcasting events of educational value, from both the national and local organizations.
  • Arranging and conducting educational event prior to the monthly general membership meetings.
  • Arranging and facilitating the broadcasts of the ISM Satellite Seminar programs.
  • Administering the Student Scholarship program.
  • Provide the latest information concerning the A.P.P. and C.P.M. programs.
  • Facilitating A.P.P. and C.P.M. study groups.

CPSM® Computer-Based Exams Are Here

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ISM now accepts online registrations for CPSM® Exams that can be scheduled and taken at Pearson VUE professional test centers worldwide during any available testing time that meets your needs.

Just go to the ISM Web site and select Professional Credentials, then Certified Professional in Supply Management, and Register for CPSM® Exams. You will receive an e-mail confirmation that includes the Pearson Vue link to schedule your exam. You will be able to schedule your appointment(s) within 24 hours or less of receiving the confirmation. Exam registrations are valid for one year. Computer-based testing is available at the standard price of $180 for members and $265 for non-members.

Questions? Call ISM Customer Service at or 800/888-6276, extension 401. You can also contact them by e-mail.



CPSM Examination Preparation Course will be held in 2011

The qualifications for this certification are the following:

  • 3 years full-time, professional supply management experience (nonclerical, nonsupport)
  • Bachelors' degree from an regionally accredited institution or international equivalent
  • Pass 3 CPSM® Exams OR if you are a C.P.M. in good standing, pass the Bridge Exam

If you meet the first two qualifications you are eligible to sit for the three exams. If you pass these examinations, you will be able to apply to ISM for this certification.

NAPM-Memphis will conduct a CPSM Examination Preparation Course during 2010. This course will be conducted during six Thursday afternoons (1 - 5 pm) for a total of 24 hours per examination preparation.

The schedule of each examination course is as follows:

Exam 1 — Foundation of Supply Management - January & February 2011
Covers: Contracting/negotiations; cost/finance; international; social responsibility; sourcing; supplier relationship management. Includes introduction of testing, review of examination tasks, sample questions, additional reading material, case studies and test taking tips.

Exam 2 — Effective Supply Management Performance - February & March 2011
Covers: Forecasting; logistics; materials & inventory management; organization/department assessment; planning; product development; project management; quality. Includes review of examination tasks, sample questions, additional reading material, case studies and test taking tips.

Exam 3 — Leadership in Supply management - April & May 2011
Covers: Leadership; risk and compliance; strategic sourcing. Includes review of examination tasks, sample questions, additional reading material, case studies and test taking tips.

Material:

You will be provided a Participant Manual for note taking and referenced articles to expand your understanding of the subject matter. In addition, the CPSM Study Guide will be the primary material you will use during your CPSM Exam preparation. As well as including all the tasks material, it will provide information on test specifications, examples of the testing format and question styles. With the use of additional reference materials provided during the course to round out your knowledge, the CPSM Study Guide will be a major part of your study program.




 
 

 

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