Set Yourself Apart with CPSM^®

The Global Gold Standard Supply Management Certification

By earning a Certified Professional in Supply Management® CPSM® designation, you will have an unparalleled supply management certification. Not only will you stand apart from your peers, but you will also have advanced skills and knowledge and a greater understanding of end-to-end supply chain.  

A CPSM® certification will position you to obtain both your personal career goals and support the goals and outcomes of the organizations for which you work. 

CPSM® is globally recognized as the gold standard of excellence for supply management professionals and is recognized across industries. 

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EARN MORE

According to ISM’s 2025 Salary Survey, supply chain management professionals with a CPSM earn 13% more on average than those without a certification, making an ISM certification a worthy investment. And they are the first to be considered for leadership roles.

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EARN YOUR CPSM IN FOUR STEPS

• STEP 1

  
  KNOW THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  Three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical and nonsupport) with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent. 

  -OR- 

  Five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical and nonsupport) without a qualified bachelor's degree. 

• STEP 2

  
  PREPARE FOR THE EXAMS

  There are three CPSM exams to prepare for. Study at your own pace with options based on your learning preference and budget. 
   
  Individual Learning Systems (purchaser learning systems one-at-a-time) 
   
  CPSM Learning System Bundle (purchase learning systems for all three exams at once in a bundle) 

• STEP 3

  
  PURCHASE AND SCHEDULE YOUR EXAMS

  Exam 1: Supply Management Core 
  Exam 2: Supply Management Integration 
  Exam 3: Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management 

• STEP 4

  
  YOU PASSED! SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION