Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM®)

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Overview

BMTG/SCE Study Program

The CPSM® Certified Professional in Supply Management is a globally recognized professional credential offered by the ISM (Institute for Supply Management), the largest Supply Management (SM) association in the world as well as the most respected and the global leader in supply management education.

Developed from a detailed understanding of modern-day supply management functions, CPSM® focuses on the contemporary complexities of supply management in a world where supply chain and procurement professionals must continue to find new and innovative ways to deliver added value to their organizations.

The CPSM® certification program emphasises the integration of the Strategic Supply Chain, and along with Procurement and Supply Management, prepares the practitioner to move beyond tactical thinking in order to generate strategic solutions and to evolve continually in the rapidly changing Supply Management environment.

By earning a 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 to support the goals and outcomes of the organizations for which you work.

CPSM® focuses on the core competencies of supply management including:

  • Sourcing
  • Category Management
  • Negotiation
  • Legal and Contractual
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Cost and Price Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Sales and Operations Planning
  • Quality Management
  • Logistics and Material Management
  • Project Management
  • Leadership and Business Acumen
  • Systems Capability and Technology
  • Risk and Compliance
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Being CPSM® certified means that the holder has achieved mastery of Supply Management core competencies.

The BMTG/SCE CPSM® Study Program is a 6-8 month blended learning experience brought to you by BMTG (UK) Ltd in conjunction with Supply Chain Education Inc. and our local regional event management partners.

The primary purpose of this CPSM® certificate Study Program is to prepare you to sit and pass the three CPSM® exams which are divided into three modules as detailed below.

  1. Supply Management Core (SM Core)
  2. Supply Management Integration (SM integration)
  3. Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management (SM leadership / Transformation)

Over 1,500 delegates from over 300 organisations have successfully passed their CPSM® certification via our program. Delegates have attended from organisations such as Shell, Halliburton, Northrop Grumman, BP and Texas Instruments to name a few.

Benefits of Attending

What you will learn

  • The importance of manufacturing
  • The primary purpose of this certificate program is to prepare you to sit and pass the three CPSM® exams which are divided into three modules as detailed below.
  • Foundation of Supply Management
  • Effective Supply Management Performance
  • Leadership in Supply Management
  • Delegates are provided with access to our unique BMTG e-learning Academy which enables to download and view all the course materials for self study, including audio guides and interactive quizzes.
  • 15 hours of live on-line tutorials
  • The multidimensional expertise demanded by this program will give you a macro perspective of strategic sourcing, cultural awareness, risk and compliance issues, organizational global strategy, logistics and social responsibility.
  • Knowledge in areas such as finance and benchmarking of global suppliers is also covered in this program.
  • You will have the capacity to effectively manage projects, whether you work in the non-manufacturing or manufacturing sector. The CPSM® ‘s emphasis on Supply Chain Integration is what allows you to continually evolve in the rapidly changing area arena that is Supply Management
  • The integrated skill set required to reach the professional designation in areas like commodity management, supplier diversity and supplier relationship management will drive value in every link in the Supply Chain.
  • Our Average exam pass rate is 85-90% compared to the global average of 65% based on other similar review programs.

Certification

Attaining the CPSM® credential is based on passing the 3 external examinations and certification is provided separately by the Institute of Supply Management: ISM

Details on how to register and sit the exams are provided with the BMTG e-learning Academy upon course registration.

As a bonus, at the conclusion of each module, participants have the option to purchase a Certificate of Completion endorsed Missouri State University

Who should attend

  • The CPSM® is a “niche” program geared toward all those in the procurement field.
  • Participants working in Supply Management, sourcing, procurement and/or purchasing or are desirous of moving into one or more of these areas would be ideal for this program.
  • Anyone looking for experienced and proven learning support to guide them through the complexities of the CPSM® examinations

Course Content

The multidimensional expertise demanded by this Study Program will give you a macro perspective of strategic sourcing, cultural awareness, risk and compliance issues, organizational global strategy, logistics and social responsibility. The integrated skill set required to reach the professional designation in areas like commodity management, supplier diversity and supplier relationship management will drive value in every link in the Supply Chain.

Knowledge in areas such as finance and benchmarking of global suppliers is also covered in this program.

Module One

  • SM – Core
    • Sourcing
    • Category Management
    • Negotiation
    • Legal and Contractual
    • Supplier Relationship Management
    • Cost and Price Management
    • Financial Analysis
    • Exams: 180 Questions – 3 Hours
    • Study Period: 2 Months

Module Two

  • SM – Integration
    • Supply Chain Strategy
    • Sales and Operations Planning
    • Demand Planning / Forecasting
    • Product and Service Development
    • Quality Management
    • Logistics and Materials Management
    • Project Management
    • Exams – 165 Questions – 2.75 Hours
    • Study Period: 2 Months

Module Three

  • SM – Leadership / Transformation
    • Leadership & Business Acumen
    • Strategy Development
    • Stakeholder Engagement
    • People Development and Coaching
    • Risk and Compliance
    • Social Responsibility & Ethics
    • Exams – 165 Questions – 2.75 Hours
    • Study Period: 2 Months

Pricing Packages

Package 1: Full Blended Learning with Tutor Support

The BMTG/SCE CPSM® Study Program Package 1 is a blended delivery model combining in-depth study materials with simulated exam questions, pre-recorded audio reviews and 15 live virtual sessions for the very best learning experience.

The program is a blend of key concepts, group exercises and case studies with audience participation.  Delivery will be informative, fast-paced with interactive group exercises which reflect the sharing of global best practices, with learnings reinforced through a tutor interaction

  • This BMTG/SCE CPSM® Study Program provides delegates with a combination of study materials, audio PowerPoint presentations, practice examination questions, definitions awareness, introspective questioning and simulated exam techniques plus 15 hours live zoom tutorial sessions per Module (45 hours in total).
  • The BMTG/SCE CPSM Study Program is accessed 100% on demand at your convenience via the BMTG e-Learning Academy portal which includes detailed study materials with practical examples
  • Audio presentations with CPSM alerts (you do not need to purchase any additional review materials).
  • Each participant will have access to over 1,200 simulated exam sample questions including question and answer methodologies.
  • Each module has a comprehensive, simulated exam which is the last pulse-check before taking the ISM external exam.
  • Delegates have the option of attending 15 hours of live Zoom review tutorials per module which will run at predetermined times (see course event calendar for details)

Package 2: Self Paced Learning with Limited Tutor Support

The BMTG/SCE CPSM® Study Program Package 2 is a structured self-paced option providing delegates with full access to all the learning materials as per Package 1 but without the 45 hours of live zoom tutorials.

Delegates are encouraged to structure their self-paced learning with the module timetable but this is not essential.

As an added bonus delegates who select Package 2 will have the option of one live group Q&A session with a course tutor at the end of each module. This Q&A session will be conducted at a pre-set time.

Program Details

This BMTG/SCE CPSM® Study Program is available as either an In-House/On-Site program or in a Public forum.

Please Contact Us if you would like further information on the In-House / On-Site options

Our next Public courses are scheduled in early 2023 and registrations are now open. Contact us now for the 2023 Study Program and start your journey towards CPSM® certification.

 

Package 1

Package 2

 

EMEA

EMEA

 

PRICING

PRICING

BMTG CPSM Study Program

US$2000

US$$1399

ISM Membership*

US$240 per year

US$240 per year

Exam Fees Members / Non-Members*

US$295 / US$495 each

US$295 / US$495 each

 

     
 

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

Registration and Payment Deadline

15th December 2022

15th December 2022

Module 1 (CORE) Commences

16th January 2023

16th January 2023

Zoom Session 1

31st January 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

1st March 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 2

7th February 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 3

14th February 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 4

21st February 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 5

28th February 2023

T Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

 

 

Module 2  (INTEGRATION) Commences

1 st May 2023

1 st May 2023

Zoom Session 1

16th May 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

14th June 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 2

23rd May 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 3

30th May 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 4

6th June 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 5

13th June 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Module 3 Commences

10th July 2023

10th July 2023

Zoom Session 1

25th July 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

23rd August 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 2

1st August 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 3

8 th August 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 4

15 th August 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Zoom Session 5

22nd August 2023

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 GST

Course Delivery

The BMTG/SCE CPSM® Study Program is a blended delivery model combining in-depth study materials with simulated exam questions, pre-recorded audio reviews and live virtual sessions for the very best learning experience.

The program is a blend of key concepts, group exercises and case studies with audience participation.  Delivery will be informative, fast-paced with interactive group exercises which reflect the sharing of global best practices, with learnings reinforced through a tutor interaction

  • This BMTG/SCE CPSM® Study Program provides delegates with a combination of study materials, audio PowerPoint presentations, practice examination questions, definitions awareness, introspective questioning and simulated exam techniques plus 15 hours live zoom tutorial sessions per Module (45 hours in total).
  • The BMTG/SCE CPSM Study Program is accessed 100% on demand at your convenience via the BMTG e-Learning Academy portal which includes detailed study materials with practical examples
  • Audio presentations with CPSM alerts (you do not need to purchase any additional review materials).
  • Each participant will have access to over 1,200 simulated exam sample questions including question and answer methodologies.
  • Each module has a comprehensive, simulated exam which is the last pulse-check before taking the ISM external exam.
  • Delegates have the option of attending 15 hours of live Zoom review tutorials per module which will run at predetermined times (see course event calendar for details)

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