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 CSCP Summary    

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is a new industry educational and certification program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field.

From the manufacturing to the service industry, regardless of whether a company is serving business or consumer markets or is for profit or not-for-profit, the increasingly important role of supply chain management is affecting all organizations. Customers already expect good quality at low prices, and speed of delivery is becoming more important. As a result, effective supply chain management has become essential to successfully compete in today’s global marketplace.

The CSCP program takes a broad view of the field, extending beyond internal operations to encompass all the steps throughout the supply chain—from the supplier, through the company, to the end consumer—and provides you with the knowledge to effectively manage the integration of these activities to maximize a company’s value chain.

For more information please call Bill Ridings, VP Professional Development (713) 851-9062

For classes at your Company facility please call Michael Cole, Director of Private Education (713) 408-6363
   
      
 Who should pursue CSCP Certification    

Is This Certification For Me?

The CSCP program is for professionals in operations and supply chain management. This designation is ideal for you if you are

  • Interested in more depth of knowledge and understanding in the areas of supplier and customer relations, international trade, the use of information technology to enable the supply chain, and physical logistics.
  • A professional who is consulting or teaching supply chain functions
  • Working with enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems.

The CSCP program will help you advance your career while giving you the foundation to improve your company’s competitive position and profitability.
   
      
 CSCP Learning Components    

The Learning System

The CSCP Learning System is a comprehensive professional development program that will help candidates prepare for the CSCP examination. The learning system is based on the CSCP body of knowledge and features print based study materials, online tools and classroom study. The online element includes an assessment component that enhances the learning experience by enabling you and your instructor to check the progress of your studies and understanding of the content. Try a demo of the Learning System on-line at http://www.learncscp.com/cscp/demosurvey.html.

Student Materials:

The printed texts are organized into four modules:

Module 1 – Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Module 2 – Building Competitive Operations Planning and Logistics
Module 3 – Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
Module 4 – Using Information technology to enable Supply Chain Management

These texts are complete and require no additional reference material to cover the Body of Knowledge. To buy the texts without the classroom instruction the fee for APICS members is $895 and $1,195 for non members.

Link to buy the Learning System for self study with NO classroom instruction
   
      
 Examinations and Eligibility    

CSCP Examinations

To earn the CSCP designation, an individual must pass one four hour comprehensive exam. The exam consists of 175 multiple choice questions and in 2008 is available via a paper and pencil exam in a Houston testing center. Exam dates are June 21st and December 13th. Exam fees are $575 for members and $725 for non-members. Students needing to retake an exam are charged a reduced fee of $350.

Eligibility

Unlike the CPIM and CIRM certifications the CSCP exam requires students to qualify with prior education and or experience to meet ONE of the following three criteria:

1. CPIM OR CIRM certification AND two years supply chain experience
2. Bachelors degree OR international equivalent AND two years supply chain experience
3. Five years supply chain experience

An eligibility application period is opened prior to each exam. The application periods and a link to apply on line will be posted once they are announced.
   
      
 Classroom Instruction & Pricing    

Classroom Instruction

Two classes are offered in 2008 at a price of $1,495 for members and $1,845 for non-members. Register early and save $95 off these prices. Each class finishes in time for a scheduled exam. The fee for classroom instruction includes all print based study materials and online tools but does not include exam fees. A class consists of ten sessions offered weekly on Saturday morningsfrom 8am to 12pm at DeVry University's West Houston campus on the beltway feeder road near H 290.  

Click here to see the schedule
   
      
 
 
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