(CPSM) - CERTIFICATION

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C.P.S.M. CERTIFICATION
The Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.) is the new qualification program designed for the professional focusing on supply management. This program is offered in conjunction with the Akron and Canton affiliates of the Institute for Supply Management and is designed for supply professionals desiring to improve their skills. Students working toward the C.P.S.M. designation must pass three different exams. This course is designed to prepare students to take Exam 1. The additional classes will be offered in future semesters.
Course 1 subjects include the following:
• Contracts & negotiating
• Cost & finance
• International sourcing
• Social responsibility
• Supplier analysis
• Supplier relationship management
Requirement materials:
C.P.S.M. Study Guides (item CPSMSG1) are available from www.ism.ws or call 1- 800-888-6276
Jenny Bollinger and Tom Nunley
Ten class meetings CEU 3.0
$379 CROUSE HALL 111
14758 Mon 6-9 p.m. Sept. 14-Nov. 23

C.P.S.M. BRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION
The bridge exam is designed for those professionals with current C.P.M. certification desiring to achieve C.P.S.M. certification with just one exam.
Bridge Exam subjects include:
• Contracts & negotiating
• Cost & finance
• International sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Materials & Inventory Management
• Organization/Department assessment
• MRP – Material Resource Planning
• Quality
• Leadership
• Risk & compliance
• Strategic sourcing
Jennifer Bollinger
Ten class meetings CEU 3.0
$399 CROUSE HALL 111
14759 Tue 6-9 p.m. Sept. 15-Nov. 24