Time to retire the CPM certification

May 25th, 2006 at 07:11am Jason Treida - Iasta

We were recently asked why the ISM was changing their well known CPM certification to a new format called the CPSM. After some digging and asking around, I should have gone directly to the ISM site that sponsors this exam as they have provided a lot of detailed information regarding the change. I think this Internet thing is here to stay…

I have recapped some of the information below -

The ISM website stated that they are changing the format of the CPM test to focus on topics that have grown in importance over the past few years such as increasingly complex and strategic supply relationships and a greater reliance on technology. Citing their responsibility to raise the professional and educational standards they expect from their members they will be moving to this new certification.

Some of the following job titles will benefit from the new CPSM qualification: Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Logistics Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Project Management, and Supplier Diversity Management.

The CPSM exam will focus on the following categories:

* Section A - Foundation of Supply Management
* Section B - Effective Supply Management Performance
* Section C - Leadership in Supply Management

There is no need to be concerned if you have already received your CPM as it will still be valid and you can take the shortened test for your CPSM for the next 10 years.

A full explanation can be found at ISM as to why they are changing the certification from a CPM to a CPSM and they have also provided a very in-depth FAQ.

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