Certification

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CPSM Bridge Exam Information

C.P.M. Original Certification Requirements

The C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) Program was originated by ISM (formally NAPM) in 1974, and is the first nationally accepted standard of competence and knowledge for the purchasing and supply management field. Those who earn the title of C.P.M. join a select but fast growing professional group, widely recognized by management and colleagues to be among the most knowledgeable in today's competitive world of purchasing and materials management.

Applicants for C.P.M. certification must pass all four modules of the C.P.M. exam. In addition, the applicant must (a) have five years of full-time professional purchasing and supply management experience, or (b) have a four-year degree from an accredited institution and three years of full-time professional purchasing and supply management experience.

Last day to apply for the A.P.P. Designation	Last day to register for the C.P.M. Exam	Last day the C.P.M. Exam is available	Last day C.P.M.s may take Modules 3-4 to Re-certify	Last day to apply for the C.P.M. Designation	Last day to register for the CPSM Bridge Exam	Last day the CPSM Bridge Exam is available
February 28, 2007	December 31, 2008	December 31, 2009	December 31, 2009	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2014

C.P.M. Recertification Requirements

Individuals who have earned their C.P.M. designation are required to be recertified every five years. To be recertified, an applicant must earn 12 C.P.M. points during their current certificate period. At least two-thirds of the points must be educational in nature. One-third may be earned in the professional contributions category. Please submit your application for recertification no earlier than 120 days prior to the expiration date on your current certificate.

C.P.M. points may be earned in the following categories:

College Courses (Taken or Taught)

Continuing Education (Taken or Taught)

Contributions to the Profession

C.P.M. Examination

C.P.M. Original Lifetime Certification Requirements

In addition to the original certification requirements, those applying for Original Lifetime Certification must document experience based on one of the following conditions:

Be at least 55* years of age and have at least 15 years of full-time professional purchasing and supply management experience, OR

Have at least 18 years of full-time professional purchasing and supply management experience.

This option is available through December 31, 1999. In January 1, 2000, an applicant will need to have at least 18 years of full-time professional purchasing and supply management experience to qualify for Original Lifetime Certification.

* Proof of age (copy of driver's license, birth certificate, passport, etc.) must also be submitted with the application for those applying under this rule.

A.P.P. Reaccredidation Requirements

Individuals seeking Reaccredidation must have accumulated at least 42 hours of continuing education since the issue date of their current certificate. Continuing education can be earned in the following categories:

College Courses (Taken or Taught)

Continuing Education (Taken or Taught)

C.P.M. Exam (Module 4 — Critical Issues in Supply Chain Management)

Membership in ISM is NOT a requirement to earn or retain the A.P.P.; however, your questions about membership can be directed to NAPM at 800/888-6276 or 602/752-6276, extension 401.

A.P.P. Original Lifetime Accreditation Requirements

In addition to the original accreditation requirements, those applying for Original Lifetime Accreditation must document experience based on one of the following conditions:

Be at least 55* years of age and have at least 15 years of full-time professional purchasing and supply management experience, or

Have at least 18 years of full-time professional purchasing and supply management experience.

Both options are available through December 31, 1999. Effective January 1, 2000, an applicant must have at least 18 years of full-time professional purchasing and supply management experience.

ISM administers the program for the profession and the public. Membership in ISM is not required. Questions about ISM membership should be directed to

Questions? Contact committee chair Terri Beard through our NAPM Greater Syracuse Inc. office @ 315-457-7121 or ISM Customer Service at 800/888-6276 or 602/752-6276, extension 401.