Level 1

Level One: Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management

Professionals with an SCPro™ Level One designation demonstrate a solid foundation of knowledge in all the functions of supply chain management, such as: demand planning, procurement, supply management, manufacturing, service operations, transportation, inventory, warehousing, and order fulfillment.  Level One designees have proved they are solutions-focused and effective at collaborating with others to the benefit of the entire supply chain.  This introductory designation, which demonstrates a clear commitment to growing one’s supply chain expertise, is awarded for a passing grade on a 160-question examination.

Learn more about the SCPro™ Registration and Scheduling Procedures.

Level One – Exam Overview

The exam will cover the following content areas called Learning Blocks:

  • Supply Chain Concepts
  • Demand Planning
  • Procurement and Supply Management
  • Manufacturing and Service Operations
  • Transportation
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehousing
  • Order Fulfillment and Customer Service

In each content area (Learning Block) there will be questions on the following topics:

  • Concepts
  • Processes
  • Strategies
  • Technology
  • Global
  • Assessment

Reference Material

The SCPro™ Level One Reference Material is a must-have for anyone preparing for the SCPro™ Level One Exam.  The material is the most comprehensive and relevant collection of articles and textbook excerpts that are essential reading for every Supply Chain Management Professional.  The topics covered provide a solid foundation of knowledge in all the functions of supply chain management such as: demand planning, procurement, supply management, manufacturing, service operations, transportation, inventory, warehousing, and order fulfillment.  This is a valuable tool for anyone in the Supply Chain Management Profession.

Study Guide

The SCPro™ Level One Study Guide is an essential part of your test preparation.  It includes the exam overview, section descriptions, detailed learning objectives for each section, and directions to access the reference material.  It also includes samples of the types of questions that will be on the exam.

Requirements:

Four years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor’s degree.

 

Level One Guidelines (Exam and Registration Reference)

 

Level One Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management Study Guide Purchase this 31 page study guide including an overview of the eight learning blocks plus 40 sample questions.

 

This certification will add credibility to my supply chain background. Certification is becoming more of a requirement in career advancement into senior management levels.

 

Certification Maintenance

CSCMP Continuing Education Requirements

Recommendations:

One you have attained CSCMP SCPro™ Level One Certification you must participate in continuing education programs to maintain an active certification status.  The certification cycle is three years.  During the three years you must attain no less than 20 hours of professional continuing education credits toward maintenance each year, for a total over the three years of no less than 60 hours.  Bunching the continuing education hours into one or two years is not allowed to assure the certified individual continues their professional education annually.  Upon completion of the three year cycle, a new three year cycle begins.

CSCMP’s certification maintenance supports ongoing professional education for SCPro™ certified individuals.  The purpose of this maintenance is to:

  • Enhance ongoing professional development
  • Encourage individual learning opportunities
  • Offer a mechanism for maintaining and recording an individual’s activities
  • Support the global recognition of CSCMP’s SCPro™ certification.

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing education credits are the measure used to quantify the learning activities.  Each continuing education activity yields one credit per one hour engaged in a learning activity.

How to Earn Continuing Education Credits

CSCMP will provide a list of education programs that will earn you continuing education credits.  This list of programs with qualifying credits will be available by April 1, 2012.

Continuing Education Credits Records

You are responsible for maintaining the documentation for the education programs you attend.  The application process for maintaining your certification includes submitting documentation (details of the education program and proof of registration and attendance) to CSCMP.

The Credibility of our Exam

CSCMP’s SCPro™ Certification Level One exam resides on Pearson Vue system. Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. They provide a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the world’s most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in 165 countries. Pearson VUE’s expert testing services team works to create valid, reliable, and defensible examinations. They are an industry leader in certification examination development. Pearson VUE collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) who review exam items, build item banks and develop content-balanced tests focusing on the knowledge base that distinguishes a competent candidate from one who is not qualified for certification.