Get Started on Your APSM® Journey
Take the First Step, and Become an ISM Student Member
Becoming an ISM student member is the first step toward earning your Associate Professional in Supply Management™ (APSM®) certification. And in addition to gaining access to the APSM®, your student membership will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged and current with everything happening in supply management.
Become a Student MemberBenefits of ISM Student Membership
| Networking | Connect with a community of more than 50,000 in more than 100 countries at yearly conferences, groups, forums and seminars. Establish local peer support at ISM chapter events. |
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| Exclusive Monthly Webinars | Attend free member-only webinars (12 each year) that are dedicated to the topics and ideas shaping our profession. |
| Member Monday | From tools to templates to leading industry articles, we’ll deliver valuable supply management resources to your inbox each Monday. |
| Supply Management Certification / Recertification |
Take advantage of ISM member preferred pricing on certification programming materials and exams. |
| Leading Industry News | Receive Inside Supply Management® magazine delivered to you 6 times annually with in-depth industry news, innovative trends, ISM Report On Business ® coverage, CAPS Research analysis, leadership profiles, career strategies and much more. |
| Preferred Pricing |
Members receive preferred pricing on all ISM products, events and seminars. You’ll save over $2,500 in annual webinar costs, up to $600 on registration for ISM’s Annual Conference, savings on online education and live training events as well as all other ISM products. |
| Tools, Templates & Resources | Gain exclusive access to industry information, tools and templates to help increase your knowledge and manage the day-to-day responsibilities of a new career. |
The Benefits of ISM Membership
Networking
Connect with more than 50,000 ISM members worldwide at yearly conferences, groups, forums and seminars. Establish local peer support at ISM chapter events.
Exclusive Monthly Webinars
Attend free member-only webinars (12 each year) that are dedicated to the topics and ideas shaping our profession.
Member Monday
From tools to templates to leading industry articles, we’ll deliver valuable supply management resources to your inbox each Monday.
Supply Management Certification / Recertification
Take advantage of ISM member preferred pricing on certification programming materials and exams.
Leading Industry News
Receive Inside Supply Management® magazine delivered to you 6 times annually with in-depth industry news, innovative trends, ISM Report On Business ® coverage, CAPS Research analysis, leadership profiles, career strategies and much more.
Preferred Pricing
Members receive preferred pricing on all ISM products, events and seminars.
You’ll save over $2,500 in annual webinar costs, up to $600 on registration for ISM’s Annual Conference, savings on online education and live training events as well as all other ISM products..
Tools, Templates & Resources
Gain exclusive access to industry information, tools and templates to help increase your knowledge and manage the day-to-day responsibilities of a new career.
Career Center
Whether looking for internships or jobs as you start in your career, ISM’s Career Center has postings and other resources for you to take advantage of during your search.
Richter Scholarship & Award
The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation and the R. Gene Richter Scholarship fund at ISM provides a scholarship to individuals seeking higher education in supply management, supply chain management or procurement.
Student Case Competition
The ISM Global Student Case Competition allows students to gain real-world case-solving experience within supply management while also applying their knowledge and diverse perspectives to a solution. The program is an incredible opportunity to engage with supply management professionals at the ISM World Annual Conference.
Volunteer Opportunities
From meeting professionals while volunteering at ISM World annual conference to writing a blog post, volunteering at a local chapter or serving on a committee, there are many ways to get involved and grow your network.
It Pays to Be an ISM Member!
Through your membership, you can save nearly $4,000 on webinars, annual conference registration and certification preparation and testing. Additionally, membership is the most cost-effective and efficient path to keep current in the profession.