CPSM/CSM Classes

CPSM Exam Classes
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CPSM/CSM and Bridge Classes

The CPSM/CSM Exam classes consist of three sections:  (1) Foundation of Supply Management, (2) Effective Supply Management Performance and (3) Leadership in Supply Management.  There are five classes in each section with each class three hours in length.  An exam is associated with each section.  These classes are designed for the individual who doesn't have a current C.P.M.  (See qualifications below.)  Click here to download flyer.

The Bridge class is for those whose C.P.M. is in good standing.  This class will cover the topics in the Exam classes in an abbreviated format.  There are six classes.  Each class is three hours long.  There is only one exam.

The Exams and Bridge Classes consists of lectures, discussion, sample tests and outside reading.  Students will need to spend several hours per week outside of class in preparation, reading and assignments.  Neither the CPSM, CSM, Bridge classes nor the textbooks are meant to cover everything in the field of supply management and content that might be covered in the exams.

It is highly recommended the student supplement his/her preparation with other study materials and major supply management textbooks.  These are available through ISM.

• The Supply Management Handbook (7th edition)
• Finance for Managers
• Guide to Business Planning (The Economist Series)
• Lean Extended Enterprise:  Moving Beyond the Four Walls to Value Stream Excellence
• Protecting your Company's Intellectual Property:  A practical guide to trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets
• Quality Essentials:  A Reference Guide from A - Z
• Strategic Supply Chain Mangement:  The 5 disciplines for top performance
• Strategy:  A view from the top (2nd edition)
• Straight to the Bottomline:  An Executive's Roadmap to World Class Supply Management

A minimum number of 5 students is needed to hold the class.  Class size is limited to 14 students.

CPSM/CSM/Bridge Class Recommended Materials

• ISM CPSM Study Guide 1st Edition
• CPSM Diagnostic Kit, Print or Web Version
• ISM Professional Series (optional; three books, one for each exam)

CPSM/CSM/Bridge Class Fee

• Members: $300
• Non-members:  $400

CPSM Qualifications

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

CSM Qualifications

• Successfully pass three CSM™ Exams OR if you are a C.P.M. in good standing, pass the Bridge Exam (test centers located in many locations around the globe).
• Three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, non-support) with an associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) OR five years of full-time professional supply management experience (non-clerical, non-support) 

CPSM/CSM Exam Link

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Dates & Times Description Instructor Class Materials Location Member Cost Non-Member Cost Thursday, Apr 5, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, Apr 19, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, Apr 26, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm CPSM/CSM Exam 1 Class Georgia Packer, C.P.M. Study Guide 1st Ed., Diagnostic Kit Print Version Dunwoody College of Technology $300.00 Log In $400.00 Register Thursday, May 10, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, May 31, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm CPSM/CSM Exam 2 Class Georgia Packer, C.P.M. Study Guide 1st Ed., Diagnostic Kit Print Version Dunwoody College of Technology $300.00 Log In $400.00 Register Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, Jun 14, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, Jun 21, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm CPSM/CSM Exam 3 Class Georgia Packer, C.P.M. Study Guide 1st Ed., Diagnostic Kit Print Version Dunwoody College of Technology $300.00 Log In $400.00 Register