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ISM® CPSM® 2018 EXAM UPDATE
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2. 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
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WHAT’S NEW?
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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.
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5. 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®
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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.
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7. ISM Certification Contacts
Jim Fleming, Program Manager, Certification
CPSM Learning System & Approved Instructor Network
Jerri Kapelka, Manager of Certification
CPSM and CPSD Exams
Nora Neibergall, Senior Vice President
CPSM and CPSD Program
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