ON-LINE C.P.M. REVIEW COURSE
In fall 2006, Saint Joseph's University College began offering an on-line Certified Purchasing Manager Review Course to prepare current purchasing employees to take the certification exam. The on-line format of this course allows students the opportunity to learn when it's convenient for them, whether at home, in the office, during the day or evening hours.
C.P.M. Frequently Asked Questions
C.P.M. - The Registration Process
Click here for a link to the application form.
The course consists of four modules, each corresponding to a module on the exam. Participants can enroll in some or all of the modules, each five weeks in length, at a cost of $395 per module. A 20% discount is available to members of the Purchasing Management Association of Philadelphia, a 15% discount for members of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and a 10% discount to ISM members. Only one discount allowed per person.
The course begins with Module 1, The Purchasing Process, an overview course focusing on requisition, sources, bids, and suppliers. The second module, The Supply Environment, deals with the role of globalization in purchasing. Value Enhancement Strategies, Module 3, addresses inventory management and the final module, Module 4, Management, offers help recruiting and maintaining strong employees.
Robert J. Wislowski, C.P.M ., a member of the Purchasing Management Association of Philadelphia, is the instructor. Previously, Mr. Wislowski was the Manager for Data Management and Control at SEPTA where he developed the C.P.M. Review Course. He has over ten years experience as a certified purchasing manager instructor at Penn State University and for the Purchasing Management Association.
"Mr. Wislowski is doing a great job with explanations and the course is very convenient for the adult learner who is busy with work, family, etc. The teachings are easy to understand and the online correspondence is very valuable."
Heather Babcock, CPM Review Student
"The first two modules went very well. We are alloted time each week at work to study, take your quiz and we really get into a lot of discussion on each topic and how it relates to our policies and work. We feel we have learned a lot and have benefited from the four of us taking this review course together."
Michael J. Thal, CPM Review Student
"The classes have been extremely helpful. I have taken two tests thus far and passed. Without the help of Mr. Wislowski and the ease of using the online tool (Blackboard), I would not have been successful."
Janet Powidzki, CPM Review Student
"I passed the last of the modules this week! I know I could not have done it without the extra exams that got me used to the way the questions were asked on the test."
Wanda Smith, CPM Review Student
The C.P.M. Review Course consists of four modules, each corresponding to a module on the exam. Course dates for 2008 are listed below.
Spring 2008 Course Dates
- Module 3 - 1/7/08 - 2/8/08
- Module 4 - 2/18/08 - 3/21/08
- Module 1 - 3/31/08 - 5/2/08
- Module 2 - 5/12/08 - 6/13/98
Summer Break
- Module 3 - 9/15/08 - 10/17/08
- Module 4 - 10/27/08 - 12/5/08
MODULE 1 - THE PURCHASING PROCESS
This course focuses on the overall purchasing process, including the requisitioning process, sourcing, bidding and supplier evaluation. There is an overview of contract management which includes execution, implementation and administration, and a summary of key legal issues facing purchasers.
MODULE 2 - THE SUPPLY ENVIRONMENT
This course provides an overview of purchasing's role in strategy and looks at how globalization, information technology, and mass customization are affecting purchasing. Issues related to negotiations, quality reengineering and supply chain management, covering internal and external relationships, are also addressed.
MODULE 3 - VALUE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGIES
This course explores "make vs. lease/buy" decisions and issues associated with inventory management, including classification and investment recovery. Other topics include using forecast data and value enhancement methods such as standardization, value analysis and target costing.
MODULE 4 - MANAGEMENT
This course provides an overview of general management as it relates to purchasing, including strategic planning, budgeting and recruiting, managing and retaining good employees. The role of policies and procedures, tools to manage workflow, performance monitoring and presenting purchasing results are also covered.
Participants in the C.P.M. review courses will receive 2.4 CEUs issued by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) for every module they complete in the C.P.M. Review Course for a max of 9.6 CEUs. http://www.iacet.org/resources/accept_ceu.htm#S
Please note... the C.P.M. exam is changing. Individuals have until the end of December, 2008 to take the old exam! DO NOT DELAY. Take the C.P.M. Review course in either September 2007 or January 2008 to be prepared for the old exam. This old exam does not require you to have a bachelor's degree. The new exam will require participants to have a bachelor's degree to get certified. Please visit www.ism.ws for more details.
Recommended Texts:
World Class Supply Management - The Key to Supply Chain Management, 7th Edition, Burt, D.N., D.W. Dobler, and S. L. Starling, McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2003.
C.P.M. Study Guide, 7th Edition, Raedals Alan R. (Editor), National Association of Purchasing Management, Inc., 2000.
For a tutorial visit: http://www.sju.edu/ims/video/BBtutorial.htm
Please note that SJU does not offer the CPM exam. You can find testing locations and how to apply for the certification at: http://www.prometric.com/ISM/default.htm and also http://www.ism.ws/certification/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4704&navItemNumber=5619.
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