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CPSM and Bridge Classes

The CPSM 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.)

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/Bridge classes nor the CPSM Study Guide is 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/Bridge Class Recommended Materials

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

Click here to purchase textbooks.

CPSM 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.

CPSM Exam Link

Click here to register for the CPSM exam.

 

Dates & Times Description Instructor Class
Materials
Location Member
Cost
Non-Member
Cost
Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
CPSM Exam 1: Foundations in Supply Management Georgia Packer, C.P.M. Study Guide, Diagnostic Kit Graco, Inc. $300.00
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$400.00
Register
Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Dec 7, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010
5:00pm-8:00pm
CPSM Exam 2: Effective Supply Management Performance Georgia Packer, C.P.M. Study Guide, Diagnostic Kit Graco, Inc. $300.00
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$400.00
Register
Tuesday, Jan 4, 2011
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Jan 18, 2011
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011
5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday, Feb 1, 2011
5:00pm-8:00pm
CPSM Exam 3: Leadership in Supply Management Georgia Packer, C.P.M. Study Guide; Diagnostic Kit Graco, Inc. $300.00
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$400.00
Register

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