The CPSM Master provides participants with the most up-to-date references on international economic and financial best practices and is supported by theoretical and practical benchmarks able to guide professionals in value creation in the Supply Management area.
The course provides knowledge of economic and financial elements and benchmarking of best practices applied by the most important and prestigious global companies. The integrated set of skills in areas such as commodity management, sustainability, and Supplier Relationship Management enables participants to continuously evolve and lead value creation in every link of the supply chain.
The course also provides a comprehensive view of multiple aspects related to supply chain management, such as: Strategic sourcing, logistics, compliance and risk issues (Risk Management), and global organizational strategy.
To date, more than 13,000 professionals worldwide are CPSM® certified.
Skills acquired during the program:
- 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
At the end of the course, participants will be able to take the 3 ISM exams and earn the prestigious CPSM certification.
The program consists of 6 training days plus 6 live webinar sessions of 3 hours each, over a period of 9 months.
Upon request, Advance also offers in-house training programs tailored to organizational needs.
teaching plan
The Master’s program consists of 3 modules, each of which includes:
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A classroom and live webinar training phase
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An individual study phase with remote support from the instructor
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Exam simulation with result discussion
At the end of the course, the candidate can take the three final exams in CBT (Computer Based Testing) mode at Pearson Vue test centers, coordinated by ISM.
Teaching, learning material and final exam are in English. A good knowledge of English is therefore required.
» Upon passing the exams and submitting an application, ISM will issue the CPSM certification.
DETAILED PROGRAM
MODULE 1: Supply Management Core
- Sourcing
- Category Management
- Negotiation
- Legal and Contractual
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost and Price Management
- Financial Analysis
MODULE 2: Supply Management Integration
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Sales and Operations Planning — Demand Planning
- Sales and Operations Planning — Forecasting
- Sales and Operations Planning — Product and Service Development
- Quality Management
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Project Management
MODULE 3: Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management
- Strategy Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- People Development and Coaching
- Systems Capability and Technology
- Risk and Compliance
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
who the course is for
The course is aimed at all professionals in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, and supply chain who wish to gain a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge to proactively and successfully tackle the challenges of supply management, and who intend to create value within their organization by optimizing processes connecting supply chain partners.
The course is particularly suitable for the following positions:
- Purchasing Directors
- Purchasing and Procurement Managers
- Category/Commodity Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Strategic Sourcing Managers
- Project Sourcing Managers
- Category/Commodity Buyers
- Buyers
exam
To obtain the CPSM® (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification, candidates must pass 3 exams covering the following modules:
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Exam 1: Supply Management Core
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Exam 2: Supply Management Integration
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Exam 3: Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management
Prerequisites:
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Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience in the field
or
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5 years of experience in the field
Regarding exam dates, there are no fixed schedules: candidates can take the exams at their convenience based on Test Center availability, within 12 months from the start of the course.
Exam format:
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Exam 1: 180 questions in 180 minutes
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Exam 2: 165 questions in 165 minutes
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Exam 3: 165 questions in 165 minutes
pricing and enrolment
ENROLMENT FEE
6’820 CHF + VAT
Please note: we apply Early bird rebates for registrations received 45 days before the starting date of the course.
The fee includes the official ISM learning material (digital) but it does not include exams.
Contact our school to receive a comprehensive offer at info@advanceschool.ch
The course requires a minimum of 6 participants for the activation. Seats are limited in order to allow optimal interaction between participants and instructors.
To enrol, send the registration form with the receipt of the bank transfer or a purchase order to the following Email: info@advanceschool.ch
