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CPSM Prep & Exam: Core
Get prepared for the Supply Management Core exam with ISM’s live instruction classroom course. Designed with today’s busy professional in mind, this comprehensive, course will provide a deep understanding of core supply management competencies and set you up for success on the exam.
Member Price: $795.00
Chapter Meeting
Date
Aug 19-21, 2025
Location
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Presenters
Jim Fleming, CPSM, CPSD, is a manager of product development and innovation, as well as a senior instructor at the Institute for Supply Management.
His multifaced role includes, leading development of education and training courses, individual and organizational assessments and corresponding capability models for an AI-based solution, instructing classes and more as a dedicated subject matter expert. He is a Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®), a Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD®). Prior to ISM, he spent more than 30 years working for Intel Corporation, primarily in supply chain management roles. He retired from Intel in 2014 and pursued his passion for education by joining ISM. Fleming received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology from Montana State University and several executive education certificates from Columbia University.Description
In this live instruction classroom course, you will master essential supply management competencies and prepare to pass the Supply Management Core exam. Our thoughtfully constructed live instruction classroom course maximizes your learning experience through dedicated Subject Matter Expert (SME) instructors, an easy-to-use technology platform to access your digital materials and activities to ensure that you will be engaged throughout the course.
The Core Bundle includes an in-person, three-day CPSM Core exam preparation course from August 19 – 21, 2025 and an onsite CPSM Core exam on September 22, 2025. Updated to ensure today’s supply management professional is equipped to meet the challenges of a changing profession, the 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
The Core exam contains 180 questions, and exam length is 3 hours. Please allow 15 minutes extra for tutorial review when factoring the exam seat time at the testing center. Bring laptop to class to access course materials.