Get Started on Your CPSD Journey
We Can Help You Achieve Success
Making a commitment to getting certified is a big deal, but you don’t have to take that journey alone. ISM offers exam preparation material and support to help you through your certification journey. In addition, we want to help encourage and support you to achieve your end goal through helpful study tip communications as well as accessing a community of CPSDs in our LinkedIn group to offer their advice and inspiration. You are never alone on this journey. Let us help you get started.
The Steps to Achieving Your CPSD®
-
Step 1: Know the Criteria (Eligibility Requirements)
You will need the following professional experience and/or education:
- Three years professional (non-clerical, nonsupport) or supply management experience and have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, -OR-
- Five years of professional (non-clerical, nonsupport) supplier diversity or supply management experience (which does not need to be your primary function)
-
Step 2: Get Help Preparing for Exams
There are two exams to prepare for with the CPSD. They include:
- Supply Management Core (165 questions - 3 hours*)
- Essentials in Supplier Diversity — CPSD Exam 2 (150 Questions –2 hours 45 minutes*)
* This time allows 15 minutes extra for tutorial review when factoring the exam seat time at the testing center.
- If you hold an active CPSM or C.P.M. certification, you only need to prepare for the Essentials in Supplier Diversity Exam. Choose the Essentials in Supplier Diversity Learning System.
- If you do not hold an active CPSM or C.P.M. certification, choose the CPSD Learning System, which prepares you for both the Supply Management Core and Essentials in Supplier Diversity exams.
-
Step 3: You’re Ready! Now Purchase and Schedule Your Exams
You are prepared and now it’s time to purchase and schedule your exam. Exam testing facilities are located throughout the world.
EXAMS
SCHEDULE
To schedule your exam, go to our partner, Peasons website at: https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ism.html
-
Step 4: You Passed! Submit Your Application
You completed the toughest part. Congratulations! Now it is time to complete and submit your application. Here are the items you will need to complete and process your certification application:
- Proof of education (Copy of diploma, transcripts)
- Work background/experience
- Complete and pass all required exams
- Payment information for processing fee