C.P.M.
Exam Preparation Module 1
“Purchasing Process”
This
program aids in preparing candidates for one of
the four exams that are the cornerstone of the
Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) certification
process. This workshop focuses on the twenty tasks
designated by ISM for Module 1 titled “Purchasing
Process”. The program's interactive format
includes lecture and discussion, examples, exercises
and practice testing and review. It is supported
with a PowerPoint presentation and a bound handout
and is suitable for a wide range of purchasing
and supply professionals.
Targeted
Areas of Knowledge
Task
|
Description |
|
Description |
1
|
Procurement
Plans
|
11
|
Competitive
Process |
|
|
Budget
Issues
|
12
|
Supplier
Evaluation |
|
|
Specifications |
13
|
Supplier
Performance |
|
|
Methods
of Procurement |
14
|
Contracts & POs |
|
|
Cost /
Benefit Analysis |
15
|
Contract
Administration |
|
|
Samples & Demonstrations
|
16
|
Follow-Up & Expediting |
|
|
Statements
of Work |
17
|
Conflict
Resolution |
|
|
Source
Identification
|
18
|
Payment
Issues |
|
|
Source
Selection |
19
|
Policies & Procedures |
|
|
Legal Role
in Procurement |
20
|
Records
Maintenance |
Most
Likely to Attend
This
program is especially valuable to candidates
pursuing certification as a Certified Purchasing
Manager (C.P.M.). It also has value for new supply
management professionals interested in expanding
their knowledge of the areas described in the
outline; for experienced professionals wishing
to refresh and update their skills; and personnel
who interface with purchasers or suppliers, including
those from quality, engineering, finance, production,
transportation, distribution and engineering.
Participants Will Take
Away
- New knowledge related to tasks required for
success with Module 1 of the C.P.M. Exams
- Improved understanding of exam process and
test taking skills
- Suggested supplemental reading to support
individual learning needs
- Certificate
of program completion with up to 14.0 continuing
education hours (CEHs)
