Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity™ (CPSD™) Program

The Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity™ (CPSD™) is a new professional designation for supply management professionals whose responsibilities include supplier diversity. This designation also delivers added value to business leaders and other team leaders who participate in the development of diverse supplier initiatives within the organization.

What is the new designation?

The CPSD™ is a professional designation for supply professionals who demonstrate knowledge, skills and expertise in supplier diversity. CPSD™ is also for business professionals with responsibility for strategic diversity initiatives. This professional designation demonstrates to your employer, your colleagues, your suppliers and even your customers that you are serious about helping your organization and diverse suppliers succeed.

Why should you pursue this designation?

Successful organizations maintain an edge, especially in this competitive marketplace. The value of supplier diversity is that it gives your organization a distinction that shows your commitment to diversity through strong relationships with your suppliers and all stakeholders. A solid supplier diversity program creates opportunities to partner with innovative or otherwise untapped resources and markets. Additionally, having the CPSD™ designation is instant recognition that you and your organization are on the right track.

• Register for CPSD™ Exams
• CPSD™ Study Materials
• Certification Forms
• Find Pearson VUE test center locations — in more than 230 countries.
• CPSD™ Exam Specifications
• Get E-mail Updates for the CPSD™
• Certification Newsletter — Supply Line 2055: Certification Update

CPSD™ Eligibility:

• Successfully pass the CPSD™ Exam.
• Successfully pass Exam 1 of the Certified Professional in Supply Management^® (CPSM^®). This requirement is waived if the candidate holds a current C.P.M. or CPSM.
• Minimum of five years professional (non-clerical, non-support) supplier diversity or supply management experience (does not need to be primary function), OR three years of professional (non-clerical, non-support) supplier diversity or supply management experience IF the candidate has a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or international equivalent).

The CPSD™ Exam Content:

Exams cover the major areas of supplier diversity and supply management. Please see the CPSD™ Exam Specification for more detailed information.

Exam fees: USD $180 per exam ISM members / USD $265 per exam nonmembers.

CPSD™ Exam — Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity
120 questions, 2 hours test time

CPSM^® Exam 1 — Foundation of Supply Management
165 questions, 2 hours and 45 minutes test time

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CPSD™ Registration

CPSM^® Exam 1 Registration — Register here for CPSM^® Exam 1 if you do not have a current CPSM^® or C.P.M.

Related Resources: CPSM® Exam 1 Study Guide - A study tool for the CPSD ™ designation ISM News - May 2010 ISM News - April 2010 CPSM® Instructor Kit - Set — Exams 1, 2 & 3 Groups and Forums Case Studies

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