CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING MANAGER (CIPM) CERTIFICATION
“GRANDFATHERING”
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Questions about the IPSCMI Grandfathering Program
I have a PURCHASING-related certification that's not listed on the Grandfathering Points Form, but I'd like it to count towards the Grandfathering Certification Program. What should I do?
It was difficult to include every possible certification on the form, and there are many ways to gain purchasing-related experience and education, so it's quite possible to have earned a certification or designation that was not listed. You can enter your certification on the Grandfathering Points Form in the blank marked 'Other'. For each certification, you will earn 20 points.
For some of my purchasing experience, my job title doesn't specifically say 'purchasing'. Can this experience count toward IPSCMI certification?
If you can detail your purchasing-related duties for that job/post in the PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN POSITIONS HELD section of the application, and as long as we can verify your experience and responsibilities, you should be able to count it towards the certification or Grandfathering requirements. If there is not enough information or if more detail is needed, we may contact you. This could delay processing of your application, so we encourage you to be as thorough as possible.
I had a certification in the past, but don't have any documentation for it. Can I still count that toward certification?
Unfortunately, undocumented certification would not apply toward the IPSCMI Grandfathering Certification program. In order to maintain the integrity of the program, and in fairness to others who have IPSCMI certifications, we would not be able to count it without documentation.
How long does the Grandfathering Certification process take?
The Grandfathering Application process takes approximately 10 working days, if the application is completed correctly and all supporting documentation is provided. Processing can be delayed for a number of reasons. For example: If the application package is incomplete and has to be returned, if additional documentation has to be requested, if the application or payment is not complete, if the we have to reconstruct an applicant's points that were claimed incorrectly, or if issues are encountered during the verification process. We encourage applicants to be as thorough as possible to avoid delay.
How long will the Grandfathering Program be available?
The opportunity for Grandfathered IPSCMI Certification will expire December 31, 2008. Application packages that are complete and postmarked by December 31 will be eligible. We encourage all professionals seeking certification through the Grandfathering Program to start their application process as soon as possible, so in case issues or questions arise, you will have enough time to address those before the program expires.
Is it possible to get certified after the deadline?
Certification is certainly possible after the deadline. Purchasing professionals interested in IPSCMI Certification through the Grandfathering Program should apply now. After the Grandfathering Program expires, the standard certification program, including experience minimums and passing the appropriate exam, will be required for Certification to be awarded.
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ARE YOU SEEKING TO ENHANCE YOUR PROFESSIONAL STANDING IN INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING? AS PURCHASING, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, OR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS,, MOST OF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING MANAGER (CIPM) CERTIFICATION ON A “GRANDFATHERING” BASIS (NO TESTING REQUIRED)!!
“Grandfathering” means you don’t have to take the examination to qualify for the CIPM. You qualify by earning points as shown below (minimum of 100 points required). The “grandfathering” phase of the certification will be available for only a short time. After that, candidates must not only meet the education and experience requirements, but must also take the rigorous 3-hour professional certification examination.
Bachelor’s Degree
20 Points
Master’s Degree
30 Points
Doctoral Degree
40 Points
3-5 Years of Purchasing/Procurement/Contracting/Supply Chain Management Experience
10 Points
5-10 Years of Purchasing/Procurement/Contracting/Supply Chain Management Experience
20 Points
10-15 years of Purchasing/Procurement/Contracting/Supply Chain Management Experience
30 Points
15-20 years of Purchasing/Procurement/Contracting/Supply Chain Management Experience
40 Points
More than 20 years of Purchasing/Procurement/Contracting/Supply Chain Management Experience
50 Points
CPP, APP, or CACM Certification
20 Points
CPPM, C.P.M., CPIM, ASTL, CPPO, CPCM, or CISCM Certification (If you hold another equivalent certification, please indicate)
30 Points
Purchasing/Procurement/Contracting/Supply Chain Management Courses (in excess of 1 day)
5 Points Each
The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI) (http://www.ipscmi.org) is the granting institution for the CIPM certification. IPSCMI is an affiliate of the American Certification Institute (ACI) (http://www.amcertinst.org) which provides CPP and CPPM and other purchasing and supply chain management related training outside the US, in China, Dubai, Singapore, and other countries around the world. ACI will process all receipt of funds for this certification.
WE HAVE INCLUDED A CIPM “GRANDFATHER” APPLICATION FOR YOU TO SUBMIT TO US. YOU SHOULD PROVIDE YOUR CURRENT RESUME AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION NEEDED TO SUPPORT YOUR POINTS. PLEASE FAX YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO 415-651-8884 OR EMAIL THEM TO LATINGRAW@AOL.COM. CHINESE APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO 86-10-6434-8698 OR EMAIL THEM TO WENDYLU@IPSCMI.ORG.
The cost of the CIPM certification is $200. Express mailing of your certification is an additional $30. You can wire your certification tuition (and express mail fee, if desired) to our US bank account or you can send us a credit card payment at www.amcertinst.org. If you wish to wire the funds, please eamil us at: admin@ipscmi.org, thank you.
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