Get Started on Your APSM® Journey
We Can Help You Achieve Success
Making a commitment to getting certified is a big deal, but you don’t have to take that journey alone. ISM offers education and support to help you through your certification journey. With a self-paced digital study tool, you can prepare for the exam at your own pace. In addition, we want to help encourage and support you to achieve your end goal through helpful study tip communications as well as accessing a community of APSMs in our LinkedIn group to offer their advice and inspiration. You are never alone on this journey. Let us help you get started.
The Steps to Achieving Your APSM®
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Step 1: Know the Criteria (Eligibility Requirements)
Active ISM student members are eligible to become APSM certified.
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Step 2: Get Help Preparing for the Exam
Get help preparing for the APSM exam, Supply Management Core (180 Questions – 3 hours) with the individual exam learning system. The individual exam learning system will allow you to study at your own pace
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Step 3: You’re Ready! Now Purchase and Schedule Your Exam
You are prepared, and now it’s time to purchase and schedule your exam. Exam testing facilities are located throughout the world or we offer proctored exam options that you can take from the comfort of your own home.
PURCHASE EXAM
Exam available in English, Chinese or Korean.
SCHEDULE EXAM
To schedule your exam, go to our testing provider, Pearson Vue’s website at: https://home.pearsonvue.com/ism. After you’ve purchased your exam registration for APSM, you can select your exam date. Schedule your exam date with the testing provider for either an in-person or online (OnVUE) exam.
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Step 4: You Passed! Submit Your Application
You completed the toughest part. Congratulations! Now it is time to complete and submit your application. Here are the items you will need to complete and process your certification application:
- Complete and pass required exam
- Payment information for processing fee