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ISM CPSD Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Institute for Supply Management (ISM) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Essentials in Supplier Diversity Exam |
| Exam Number: | CPSD2 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Exam scores are valid for 4 years from the test date. Certification requires recertification every 3 years with 60 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Exam Duration: | 150 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 480 on a scaled score range of 100-600 |
| Exam Price: | USD 495 (ISM member); USD 795 (non-member) |
| Exam Format: | Four answer options per question, One correct answer per question, Computer-based examination, Multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Way: | Available at Pearson VUE testing centers, through OnVUE online proctoring in eligible regions, and through on-site group testing for qualifying organizations. The exam itself allows 150 minutes; allow an additional 15 minutes for onboarding and tutorial review. |
| Pre Condition: | To obtain the CPSD certification, candidates generally need at least five years of professional supplier diversity or supply management experience, or three years with a qualifying bachelor's degree. Candidates must pass both the Supply Management Core Exam and the Essentials in Supplier Diversity Exam. Candidates holding a current CPSM certification need only pass the Essentials in Supplier Diversity Exam. Exam scores are valid for four years. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ismworld.org/15263058-cpsd-essentials-in-supplier-diversity-exam/ |
ISM CPSD Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Ethics for the Supplier Diversity Profession | - Implement and promote codes of business conduct and ethics for supply management and suppliers - Implement policies and procedures to prevent discrimination and harassment within the organization and supply chain - Design, develop, and execute sustainability and social responsibility programs for the organization and its suppliers - Lead and manage supplier sustainability and social responsibility efforts - Track and monitor performance against supply chain sustainability and social responsibility goals - Implement, monitor, and promote organizational and supplier safety policies and procedures |
| Topic 2: Establishing Metrics and Reporting | - Report diversity spending to senior management and internal stakeholders - Prepare supplier diversity data for stakeholder and regulatory reports - Design, deploy, maintain, and report metrics measuring diverse supplier performance throughout the sourcing process - Benchmark supplier diversity practices and strategies against peer organizations |
| Topic 3: Performing Advocacy and Market Outreach | - Identify and attend industry and supplier diversity conferences and events to source qualified diverse suppliers - Represent organizational supplier diversity efforts with advocacy groups, boards, and external organizations - Develop communication plans, marketing tools, and rewards and recognition systems to promote supplier diversity - Plan, organize, and conduct supplier diversity presentations and events |
| Topic 4: Managing Relationships with Diverse Suppliers | - Develop and maintain diverse supplier relationships through resources, coaching, mentoring, continuous improvement, lean practices, and business development - Monitor progress toward goals and objectives, measure success, and recommend corrective actions - Review diverse supplier performance, resolve issues, and improve future performance |
| Topic 5: Project Management for Supplier Diversity Professionals | - Perform project management activities |
| Topic 6: Developing Business Case and Obtaining Executive Support | - Integrate supplier diversity with corporate diversity, supply management, and other business initiatives - Advise senior management on developing and integrating supplier diversity strategies into business practices - Integrate supplier diversity into the organization's mission, vision, commitment statements, and overall business strategy |
| Topic 7: Establishing Diverse Supplier Certification Process | - Determine and develop diverse supplier certification requirements |
| Topic 8: Developing a Supplier Diversity Program | - Develop and implement supplier diversity initiatives for prime suppliers - Create a company website, database, or directory of diverse suppliers - Establish annual supplier diversity goals aligned with supply management and business goals - Develop and implement short-term and long-term supplier diversity programs and initiatives - Develop and implement supplier diversity best practices and standards - Integrate diverse suppliers into supply management and sales enablement processes |
| Topic 9: Influencing and Partnering with Internal Stakeholders | - Develop cross-functional internal advocates and alliances for supplier diversity - Manage stakeholder concerns and opposition and resolve conflicts pertaining to supplier diversity - Train internal stakeholders on diverse supplier sourcing practices, including organizational and government requirements - Advise stakeholders on integrating supplier diversity initiatives into business practices and identifying new opportunities for diverse suppliers |
| Topic 10: Establishing Diverse Supplier Qualification Process | - Establish qualifications and create systems for screening diverse businesses - Identify and recommend diverse suppliers to the organization's sourcing team |
| Topic 11: Developing Diverse Suppliers | - Train diverse suppliers on business priorities, supply management processes, and business development - Develop multi-tier initiatives for diverse suppliers, including training for prime suppliers - Design and oversee mentoring programs for diverse suppliers |
| Topic 12: Financing and Budgeting | - Define and justify return on investment (ROI) for supplier diversity programs to appropriate stakeholders - Develop budgets and financial support for organizational diversity initiatives |
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The ISM CPSD Essentials in Supplier Diversity exam requires a score of 480 on a scaled score range of 100-600 to pass, and the official registration fee is USD 495 (ISM member); USD 795 (non-member). Thorough preparation is the most reliable way to protect that investment.
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The ISM CPSD Essentials in Supplier Diversity practice questions are organized around the official exam objectives. Key topics include:
- Establishing Diverse Supplier Qualification Process ()
- Developing Business Case and Obtaining Executive Support ()
- Financing and Budgeting ()
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To obtain the CPSD certification, candidates generally need at least five years of professional supplier diversity or supply management experience, or three years with a qualifying bachelor's degree. Candidates must pass both the Supply Management Core Exam and the Essentials in Supplier Diversity Exam. Candidates holding a current CPSM certification need only pass the Essentials in Supplier Diversity Exam. Exam scores are valid for four years.
You can confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official CPSD exam page before you register.
