Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Professional Training in ISM CPSM® Study
“Challenge yourself & make the move to gain supply management's most
prestigious designation”
Do you want to improve your job competency and advance further in your career?
If yes, then Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM® ) is for you. It is the
most updated and prestigious credential in supply management that surpasses the demands of
the international marketplace with multi-faceted skills in areas such as finance, supplier
relationship management, organizational global strategy and risk compliance. The CPSM®
qualification will no doubt boost your knowledge, skills as well as your career.
To support your efforts in taking the CPSM® exam, ISM-Pearl River Delta (ISM-PRD) is
organizing the program of Professional Training in ISM CPSM® Study with the following
schedule:
Location:
Room 140, Center for Purchasing and Supply Management, IVE (Kwai
Chung), 20 Hing Shing Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
Time:
6 days Classroom Sessions (2 days for each module)
Full day on 8th and 22nd June, 2014 for Module 2
Full day on 14th and 21st September, 2014 for Module 3
Full day on 14th and 15th March, 2015 for Module 1 (Venue to be confirmed)
Each day session of 8.5 hours, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, consists of 7.5-hour instructor led
learning and 1-hour lunch break, and in day 2 plus an extra 0.5-hour paper examination.
Language: Cantonese and English
Coaches:
Mr. K. K. Poon, CPSM® , C.P.M., MBA, Ex-President of ISMHK, over 30-year
experience in purchasing and supply management field, trained ISM CPSM®
instructor, appointed subject specialist in supply management in HK and China.
Mr. K. M. Wong, CPSM® , C.P.M., MBA, Vice President of ISM-PRD, Deputy
General Manager of Gold Knoll Ltd., Suntory Group of Companies, a supply
management professional with 18-year experience acquired through the current
post and some more gained from years in previous management positions.
OR other Coaches holding ISM CPSM® /C.P.M qualification. and being well
qualified practitioners with at least 10-year supply management experience.
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Participants: All supply management executives desiring to improve supply management
performance. Participants have to possess the CPSM® study resources from ISM
when attending the classroom sessions.
Group size:
4 to 20 Maximum
Admission:
(1) Holder of post-secondary Certificate or Diploma plus minimum 2-year
relevant working experience in logistics, purchasing and supply discipline;
(2) Holder of University Degree in business study or equivalent; or
(3) Holder of ISM CPSM® /C.P.M. qualification seeking Continuous Education
Hours (CEH) towards re-certification of ISM CPSM® /C.P.M. qualification
Assessment: A paper examination in multiple-choice format (20 questions in 30 minutes) will
be conducted after completion of the day 2 program for each module. Upon
achieving the pass marks of 50% and attaining attendance rate of 75% of each
module, a Completion Certificate will be awarded, and for participants paying
100% Program Fee a free extension of 6-month ISM-PRD Membership will be
added in 1-off upon paying next annual membership dues and presenting the
Completion Certificate (i.e., 33% discount for 18-month membership).
Program Fee: ISM Exam fee NOT included in the program fee
ISM-PRD Member
Non Member
For All 3 Modules
 HK$9,000 **
 HK$10,000
For Any 2 Modules Only
 HK$6,500 **
 HK$7,500
For Any 1 Module Only
 HK$3,500 **
 HK$4,500
CPSM® Study Guide***
 HK$800
CPSM® Diagnostic Kit* **
 HK$900
(Non Member
Rate has included
Membership fee)
**
50% discount on Program Fee will be granted to holders of ISM CPSM® /C.P.M.
qualification for purpose of knowledge refreshment and/or obtaining Continuous
Education Hours (CEH) towards the re-certification of CPSM® /C.P.M. qualification.
***
If you want to purchase the textbook from us, please tick in the appropriate box. The books will
be delivered in the upcoming program day. The offer is subject to stock availability and price
change, if any, by ISM.
For CPSM® Exam registration, please refer to CPSM® Exam Information and Registration
Brochure (https://www.ism.ws/files/Certification/CPSMExamRegInfo.pdf.)
Why should you join?
1. To take an active step in acquiring updated knowledge, best practices models and concepts,
and in improving functional skills in supply management, you can prove that you are
ready for career advancement and business leadership;
2. To obtain insights from the ISM course materials and be inspired by the coaching from
experienced supply management professionals with CPSM® /C.P.M. as well as fellow
practitioner classmates from various industries;
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3. To obtain up to 45 eligible hours of Continuous Education Hours (CEH) for the recertification of ISM CPSM® /C.P.M. qualification
4. To receive group discount for purchasing CPSM® study guides and the related resources;
Registration: Please complete and submit the registration form (below) by
30th May, 2014.
What knowledge does the CPSM® Exam test?
There are three (3) CPSM® Examinations. Below is a break-down of the exam by sections,
with the number of questions and time allowed:
Exam 1: Foundation of Supply Management: Cost & Finance, Contracting and Negotiation,
International, Social Responsibility, Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management (165
questions, 150 scored, 2 hours and 45 minutes).
Exam 2: Effective Supply Management Performance: Forecasting, Logistics, Materials and
Inventory Management, Organization/Department Assessment, Planning, Project Management,
Product Development, and Quality (165 questions, 150 scored, 2 hours and 45 minutes).
Exam 3: Leadership in Supply Management: Leadership, Risk and Compliance, and
Strategic Sourcing (180 questions, 165 scored, 3 hours).
The study content for each module/exam is self-contained. There is no sequence dependence
among the three different modules.
For details, please go to http://www.ism.ws/certification/?navItemNumber=4891.
Notes:
1. ISM-PRD reserves the right to accept or reject any application and cancel this program.
2. Attendance Certificate will be given to participants who attended no less than 75% of each
module.
3. In addition to passing the 3 CPSM® Exams, CPSM® certification requires 3 years of fulltime supply management experience (non-clerical, non-support) with a regionally accredited
bachelor’s degree OR 5 years of full-time supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) without a degree.
4. ISM-PRD is operated by Institute for Supply Management Hong Kong Limited (ISMHK).
5. Typhoon/Black Rainstorm Arrangements - Class will be cancelled if :(a) typhoon signal no.8 or above or black rain signal remains hoisted, or
(b) the HK Observatory announces typhoon no. 8 or black rain signal will be hoisted
at/after 6:00am on the program day.
Participants will be notified afterwards when the class will be made up.
6. No refund is allowed after payment if the program is launched as planned. In case of
cessation of course or rescheduling of program day due to the reasons other than
uncontrollable situations (e.g., typhoon or black rainstorm), and upon request of particular
participant, ISMHK will refund within one month to the participant on a pro-rata basis the
tuition fee paid for the incomplete portion.
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Professional Training in ISM CPSM® Study
Jun 2014 – Mar 2015
Registration Form
To: ISM-PRD
I intend to join the program of Professional Training in ISM CPSM® Study. My details are as follows:
Name:
Title(select): ( Dr/Mr/Ms/Miss/Mrs)
ISM Membership no.:
Company:
Position:
Qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Degree/ CPSM® /C.P.M./Others – please specify):
(Please submit a copy of the certification for proof reference.)
Working Experience in Logistics, Purchasing and Supply (Years):
(Please describe the relevant job duties.)
Correspondence Address:
No. of Participant * : One
E-mail Address:
Fax No.(Optional):
Contact Tel No.:
* Please use a separate form for each individual application. Incomplete form will not be processed.
Program Fee: ISM Exam fee NOT included in the program fee
ISM-PRD Member
Non Member
For All 3 Modules
 HK$9,000 **
 HK$10,000
For Any 2 Modules Only
 HK$6,500 **
 HK$7,500
For Any 1 Module Only
 HK$3,500 **
 HK$4,500
®
CPSM Study Guide***
 HK$800
CPSM® Diagnostic Kit* **
 HK$900
(Non Member
Rate has included
Membership fee)
**
50% discount on Program Fee will be granted to holders of ISM CPSM® /C.P.M.
qualification for purpose of knowledge refreshment and/or obtaining Continuous
Education Hours (CEH) towards the re-certification of CPSM® /C.P.M. qualification.
***
If you want to purchase the textbook from us, please tick in the appropriate box. The books will
be delivered in the upcoming program day. The offer is subject to stock availability and price
change, if any, by ISM.
Instructions for registration of the Professional Training in ISM CPSM® Study:
Register by sending this completed form via E-mail to Administrative Officer, ISM-PRD (email:
[email protected])
Choices of Payment Methods: Payment is due on registration.
1. Pay directly to “Institute for Supply Management Hong Kong Limited” Hang Seng Bank account
No. 359-243003-668, and present the pay-in slip copy with your registration form;
2. Send in your crossed cheque payable to “Institute for Supply Management Hong Kong Limited”
together with the registration form to the address:
Institute for Supply Management Hong Kong Limited
LG1, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Registration Deadline: 30th May, 2014 For enquiries, please contact the following:
Administrative Officer, ISM-PRD
E-mail : [email protected]
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