This exam is for candidates for both the Certified Professional in Supply Management and the Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity. This exam is offered in English, Korean and Simplified Chinese.

Updated to ensure today’s supply management professional is equipped to meet the challenges of a changing profession, the Supply Management Core Exam assesses critical competencies for the supply management professional. Candidates will demonstrate their competency in:

Sourcing

• Category Management

• Negotiation

• Legal and Contractual

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Cost and Price Management

• Financial Analysis

Exam contains 180 questions and exam length is 3 hours.

Your exam registration is valid for six months from the day ISM processes your registration.

Terms And Conditions

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Exam Cancellation: Exam registration fees are non-refundable.

Learning System Cancellation (print and digital): Learning System purchases are non-refundable or exchangeable.