Membership faqs

Membership faqs

Access Your AAPSCM® Benefits with Ease To access your exclusive AAPSCM® membership benefits, follow these simple steps:
  1. Log In to Your Account: Visit aapscm.org and log in using your registered email and password.
  2. Navigate to Your Dashboard: After logging in, click on "My Account Information" and select the "Dashboard" link.
  3. Explore Your Benefits and Tools: You can access a range of benefits from your dashboard via the left-hand navigation menu or the displayed modules. These include:
    • Tools & Resources: Access course materials, webinars, and virtual events.
    • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry professionals through your online community.
    • Personalized Features: Depending on your registration status, your dashboard reflects the benefits and tools aligned with your purchases or registrations.
  4. Stay Connected: If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@aapscm.org.
Take full advantage of your AAPSCM® membership to unlock resources, build your network, and enhance your professional journey!

Access the AAPSCM® Global Online Community

Discover a wealth of resources and opportunities through the AAPSCM® global online community. Follow these steps to make the most of your Membership:

  1. Explore Member-Exclusive Resources:
    Gain access to templates, member-only webinars, virtual events, and more. These resources are designed to support your professional growth and enhance your expertise.
  2. Navigate to Your Account:
    From the AAPSCM® homepage, click on "Your Account" to access the resources or social media communities you've registered for. The top-level navigation menu provides easy access to what you need.
  3. Connect and Engage:
    Participate in webinars, attend virtual events, and interact with peers through your registered social media community.
  4. Reach Out for Assistance:
    If you have questions or concerns:
    • Email us at info@aapscm.org for a response within 24 hours.
    • Call us at +1-(803) 998-2189 during Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours for immediate assistance.

Take advantage of the tools and networks available through AAPSCM® to empower your career and professional journey!

Exclusive Benefits for AAPSCM® Student Members

As a Student Member of AAPSCM®, you enjoy nearly all the same benefits as our Professional or Manager Members, with one key distinction:

  • Digital-Only Access to Publications: Student Members receive exclusive access to publications in a digital format, ensuring you stay informed and up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

To become a Student Member, you must verify your student status during purchase. This step ensures you receive the appropriate membership privileges tailored to your academic journey.

Join AAPSCM® today and take advantage of these valuable resources to enhance your professional development and career prospects in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Tourism Management!

MEMBERSHIP VS CERTIFICATION

No. AAPSCM® membership is separate from AAPSCM® certifications. However, as a AAPSCM® member, you will have access to many benefits including discounts on your certification exam fee as well as discounts on professional development opportunities to help with the maintenance of your certification(s).
AAPSCM® membership is for one year from the date of your membership activation. You can renew your membership as early as 90 days from your expiration date. You can find your membership status in your AAPSCM® profile on www.aapscm.org
No. There are separate fees and separate processes to renew your membership or your certification. Membership is on a one-year cycle and your certification renewal is on a five-year cycle.

For more information about AAPSCM® certifications, please

AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

If you do not renew your membership by your expiration date your membership expires and you will no longer have access to your membership benefits, such as the discounts on certification, member-only webinars, course materials opportunities, or maintain your chapter membership. The membership automatic renewal feature ensures continuous access to your membership benefits without interruption.
You can renew your AAPSCM® membership as early as 90 days ahead of your expiration date. Membership renewal is based on the most recent join date.
and chapter membership(s). While in your profile, please make sure all shipping and billing address fields are completed and your saved payment method is current.

WHAT’S NEW WITH MY BENEFITS?

AAPSCM® provides easy, searchable access to AAPSCM® Standards and policy guides and course materials, sharable how-to articles, case studies, templates, and interactive graphics.
Due to its overwhelming success, we started our continuing the Virtual Experience for conferences and webinar. AAPSCM® members can register for an all-access pass to virtual conference and visit our Spartanburg SC Charter. For those who are interested in an all-access pass to our conferences and to Spartanburg, SC USA, You will have to register as a member

ACCESS TO YOUR BENEFITS

On a desktop or tablet, navigate to the upper right-hand area corner to the purple “Log in” button. Log in using your www.aapscm.org username and password you established during the registration process when you purchased AAPSCM® Membership. Return to the upper right-hand corner and where the log in button was and you’ll now see “myAccount” with a little drop-down arrow next to it. Click on this arrow and select the “dashboard” link. You can access your benefits from the left-hand navigation or the displayed modules within your dashboard. In addition, you can access your tools, templates, webinars, virtual events, and your network via your online community. On mobile phones, the purple “log in” button will appear at the top in the center. Log in using your established www.aapscm.org username and password. Once you are logged in, you’ll see the “hamburger menu”, or three stacked lines, in the upper right, next to the shopping cart. Click on the hamburger menu and choose “myAccount” and “dashboard” once the menu expands.
When you purchase membership, it may take a few minutes for our systems to sync and open up access to benefits as a member. We suggest waiting a few minutes and trying again. It can take three-to-four minutes for our systems to acknowledge your membership access.
Access AAPSCM® s online community to find, templates, member-only webinars, brochures, course materials, virtual events and more. click on www.aapscm.org
Your membership will be active shortly after your application and payment are received. You will receive a confirmation email notifying you of your membership activation.

MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTERS

Yes. You can join one or more of our AAPSCM® chapter(s). Chapters are in each region of your country and continent or with any of our training partners. You cannot be a chapter member without being a AAPSCM® member. Your AAPSCM® and chapter membership expiration dates will be the same regardless of when you add a chapter(s). Therefore, if you only have four months left of your AAPSCM® membership, your chapter membership will expire in four months as well, despite when you joined the chapter.
Your chapter membership will be active once AAPSCM® has received payment. You will receive a confirmation email that your chapter membership has been processed. A timely notification response depends on the chapter, typically a few days.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Student Members enjoy the same benefits as AAPSCM® Membership except that Student Members receive access to publications in a digital format exclusively. Student members will need to verify their student status during the purchase process.
AAPSCM® has streamlined its student verification process. During the application process, students will input their details and then click “Verify”. Students must submit a school-issued document (ex. Class schedule, student ID, tuition fee receipt, etc.) which shows their full name, school, and date of enrollment for the current term. Once the submission is completed, the page will display anticipated verification time and will notify the student, on that page or via email, on the outcome.
Look for the link that says “Can’t find your country?” and click on it. You will be directed to your “cart” page with student membership automatically added to your cart. You will check out as usual and AAPSCM® will verify documentation after purchase.

PAYMENT AND LOCAL CURRENCIES

Payments are made in U.S. dollars via credit card, check, or bank transfer. AAPSCM® accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Discover. You may also send mails to our secretariat at 1508 Meadow Ridge Ln. Boiling Springs, SC 29316. However, it is advisable to renew your membership online
AAPSCM® Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable. You can choose to not renew your AAPSCM® membership at the time of your next expiration.
If your AAPSCM® membership has expired, and you rejoin PMI, you are considered to be a new member. You will also be charged US$10.00 processing fee and $50 for Corporate membership processing fee. Opting in to auto-renew your AAPSCM® membership will prevent your membership from expiring and will eliminate the additional US$10 processing fee. Please make sure your credit card information is up-to-date and not expiring.
AAPSCM® does not offer discounts on AAPSCM® membership.
AAPSCM® is providing online storefronts in Bahamas, UAE and India, which accept payments in local currency. You may also pay in local currency to our affiliate partners institutions. AAPSCM® plans to continue its efforts to expand the local currency offerings for our customers.