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| Certification Vendor: | Institute for Supply Management (ISM) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Foundation of Supply Management (also known as Supply Management Core) |
| Exam Number: | CPSM1 |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CPSM Module 3: Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management CPSM Module 2: Supply Management Integration |
| Real Exam Qty: | 180 (165 scored, 15 unscored pretest) |
| Exam Price: | $495 USD (ISM Member) / $795 USD (Non-Member) |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based test |
| Available Languages: | Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, English |
| Passing Score: | 400 (scaled score, range 100–600) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 4 years from passing date |
| Recommended Training: | ISM Exam Resources ISM Official CPSM Learning System |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling ISM Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE authorized test centers or online remote proctored exam |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites to sit for the exam; full CPSM certification requires 3 years of relevant experience + passing all 3 modules; passing only CPSM1 grants APSM credential |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ism.ws/certification/cpsm |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Legal and Contractual Issues | 15% | - Terms and conditions, Incoterms® - Contract types and structures - Contract formation and administration - Compliance, ethics, and legal obligations |
| Cost and Price Management | 7% | - Cost reduction and value analysis - Cost modeling and price analysis - Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis |
| Negotiation | 15% | - BATNA and target setting - Concession and agreement finalization - Conducting negotiations and conflict resolution - Negotiation planning and strategy |
| Financial Analysis | 3% | - Financial statements and supplier financial health - Budgeting and cost control |
| Sourcing | 25% | - Make-or-buy and insourcing/outsourcing decisions - Market analysis and supplier identification - RFx development and solicitation - Supplier qualification and selection - Needs assessment and sourcing planning |
| Supplier Relationship Management | 15% | - Supplier performance measurement - Risk mitigation and supplier development - Collaboration and continuous improvement |
| Category Management | 20% | - Category strategy development - Spend analysis and segmentation - Performance and risk management by category |
ISM Foundation of Supply Management is an official Institute for Supply Management (ISM) exam, registered under exam code CPSM1. Passing it earns the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) / Associate Professional in Supply Management (APSM) certification at the Associate / Professional level. It also links to CPSM Module 2: Supply Management Integration, CPSM Module 3: Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management. As an internationally recognized capacity standard, this credential speaks for your ability wherever your career takes you.
The ISM Foundation of Supply Management syllabus comprises 7 official domains. The heaviest include Cost and Price Management (7%), Sourcing (25%), and Category Management (20%). The complete outline is above on this page; a short, efficient study plan starts with knowing exactly where the marks live.
The ISM Foundation of Supply Management exam packs 180 (165 scored, 15 unscored pretest) questions into 180 minutes. Short-term preparation works best when every session is realistic, so run timed simulations in the TrainingQuiz engine, keep your flag-and-return rhythm tight, and let repeated full-length runs build the pace the clock demands.
ISM Foundation of Supply Management requires 400 (scaled score, range 100–600) to pass, with an official registration fee of $495 USD (ISM Member) / $795 USD (Non-Member). Retakes bill the full $495 USD (ISM Member) / $795 USD (Non-Member) again, so speed should never mean gambling. Compress your preparation with the TrainingQuiz practice tests, and book once your scores clear the requirement reliably.
No formal prerequisites to sit for the exam; full CPSM certification requires 3 years of relevant experience + passing all 3 modules; passing only CPSM1 grants APSM credential
Policies change, so verify the current requirements before registering on the official exam page.
ISM Foundation of Supply Management registration goes through the official channels below.
For your schedule planning: the exam is delivered In-person at Pearson VUE authorized test centers or online remote proctored exam.
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) recommends the following training for ISM Foundation of Supply Management candidates.
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