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Certification
ISM's two professional designations offer you the opportunity to display your proficiency in the purchasing/supply management profession.
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION:
 If you have any questions regarding certification/accreditation, feel free to contact ISM's Certification Department via e-mail at certification@ism.ws or via the Certification discussion area at www.ism.ws.

ISM also has a C.P.M./A.P.P. automated telephone message system at 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276, extension 3027. The automated system provides information about certification, accreditation and continuing education.

To speak with someone about Certification:

  • Customer Service (extension 401, custsvc@ism.ws) — To order exam forms and applications for certification. To order C.P.M. study or other materials, register for exams and obtain answers to general questions.
  • Althea "Al" Levine (extension 3094, alevine@ism.ws) — Processes C.P.M. and A.P.P. applications.
  • Judy Tolliver (extension 3044, jtolliver@ism.ws) — Processes Continuing Education Hours documentation forms and performs department administrative duties.
  • David Migliore (extension 3074, dmigliore@ism.ws) — Assists in the day-to-day administration of the C.P.M. and A.P.P. programs, sets up special test centers and handles other matters.
  • Karen P. Collins, C.P.M., A.P.P., Manager, Certification (extension 3123, kcollins@ism.ws) — Directs activities of the department and all related programs and policy matters.
  • Christina Foster, SPHR, Vice President of Certification and Diversity (extension 3011, cfoster@ism.ws) — Develops new international alliances and advances the certification process.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

The following documents can be found via the ISM Home Page (www.ism.ws). Select Certification, then Online Forms:

  • C.P.M. Computer Exam Information Brochure
  • C.P.M. Online Exam Registration Forms
  • C.P.M. Original/Original Lifetime Application
  • C.P.M. Recertification/Lifetime Recertification Application
  • A.P.P. Original/Original Lifetime Application
  • A.P.P. Reaccreditation/Lifetime Reaccreditation Application
  • Exam Score Request Form
  • Work Experience Documentation Information
  • Annual International Conference Documentation Forms
  • Continuing Education Documentation (for individuals applying for recertification/reaccreditation)
  • College Credit for the C.P.M. — Request for Transcript
  • Replacement Certificate Request  
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