Chartered Procurement Manager (CPM)®
$399.99
About this course
Chartered Procurement Manager (CPM®)
Chartered Procurement Manager (CPM®) tests knowledge and skills of a procurement manager. CPM examines project contracts and procurement processes and explores the stages of contracting and procurement in the project environment. The certification certifies your skills and techniques to develop a procurement plan, contract statement of work, contract evaluation criteria, request for proposals, and the processes of contract administration and closure.
Gain Strategic Expertise with the American Certified Procurement Manager Program
The Certified Procurement Manager (CPM) credential is one of the flagship programs offered under AAPSCM’s specialized certifications, alongside the American Certified Purchasing Professional (ACPP), American Certified Supply Chain Professional (ACSCP), Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM), and Certified Strategic AI Professional (CSAI).
Through this expansive curriculum, this program offers professional training in the areas of procurement planning, contract administration, negotiating and supplier management, which are some of the key competencies that ensure that one excels in the current competitive environment that supply chains form.
Becoming a CPM certified Purchasing Manager is also the first step in letting people know that you can manage complex sourcing processes accurately and ethically. With practice-oriented learning and a globally oriented curriculum, this certification not only enhances your professional reputation but also opens new doors for career advancement.
Whether you are a new entrant to procurement leadership or an experienced professional aiming to strengthen your position.
Exam Codes | Exam CPM® AC-US02 |
Launch Date | February, 2020 |
Exam Details | The CPM® exam focuses on the knowledge and skills required to explore the methods used by organizations to acquire the raw materials, components, supplies, equipment, facilities, and services needed to operate. Other topic areas include strategic procurement, procurement process, competitive bidding and negotiation, procurement, and supply management organization, make or buy, price and cost analysis, quality and inventory, supplier selection, supplier development and certification, services procurement. |
Number of Questions | Maximum of 100 questions per exam |
Type of Questions | Multiple choice |
Length of Test | 120 Minutes |
Passing Score | 650 (on a scale of 1000) |
Recommended Experience | Must have obtained ACPP® or has 3+ experience as a Procurement Manager or Professional or Specialist |
Languages | English |
Retirement | None |
Testing Provider | Affiliate Partner Testing Centers |
Price | $399.99 USD |

The examination test members in major instructional areas in an advanced Procurement Management skills which include
Major Instructional Areas
1. Procurement management
• Planning of purchases and acquisitions
• Bidding processes
• Procurement decision analysis
2. Plan contracting
• Contract statement of work
• Standard forms and templates
• Evaluation criteria
• Procurement management plan
3. Contract administration and change control
• Contract management plan
• Communication and relationships
• Ethics
• Change management
4. Contract closure
5. Logistics
The examination explores the methods used by organizations to acquire the raw materials, components, supplies, equipment, facilities, and services needed to operate. Other topic areas include strategic procurement, procurement process, competitive bidding and negotiation, procurement, and supply management organization, make or buy, price and cost analysis, quality and inventory, supplier selection, supplier development and certification, services procurement.

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