I am jealous of Michael G. Haynes, CPSM, C.P.M. Why? Because he was recently recognized by ISM to be the first person on the planet to achieve the credential of Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). He did so by testing at the 93rd Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit held this last May in St. Louis.
Along with Michael, many others, including myself, tested at the same conference. While I don’t know what percentage of those testing got passing scores, I do know that I did pass (having received my official score) and submitted my application along with proof of my undergraduate degree (as a Life C.P.M. I did not need to resubmit work verifications) and a check. To date I haven’t received my certificate or even notification that everything is moving smoothly. I hoped to be the first in healthcare to receive this credential. I think I did it. I wonder if ISM is going to recognize a “First Batch”?
Congratulations to Michael. He, like myself and many others who tested, has sufficient experience to maintain Life Status of his C.P.M. credential without ever tracking or filing another CEU. The CPSM has no Life Status provision, meaning having it will require a lifetime of learning.
It’s good, no make that great, to know that our profession is stacking up with pro’s like Michael who aren’t afraid of the challenge of a lifetime commitment to learning. And kudos to ISM for generating a credential that frankly, not everyone can achieve. While the C.P.M. was always the gold standard of credentials, the CPSM is truly a testament to new levels of knowledge and expertise.
I just wish ISM would have told us there was a race to file the application.
Along with Michael, many others, including myself, tested at the same conference. While I don’t know what percentage of those testing got passing scores, I do know that I did pass (having received my official score) and submitted my application along with proof of my undergraduate degree (as a Life C.P.M. I did not need to resubmit work verifications) and a check. To date I haven’t received my certificate or even notification that everything is moving smoothly. I hoped to be the first in healthcare to receive this credential. I think I did it. I wonder if ISM is going to recognize a “First Batch”?
Congratulations to Michael. He, like myself and many others who tested, has sufficient experience to maintain Life Status of his C.P.M. credential without ever tracking or filing another CEU. The CPSM has no Life Status provision, meaning having it will require a lifetime of learning.
It’s good, no make that great, to know that our profession is stacking up with pro’s like Michael who aren’t afraid of the challenge of a lifetime commitment to learning. And kudos to ISM for generating a credential that frankly, not everyone can achieve. While the C.P.M. was always the gold standard of credentials, the CPSM is truly a testament to new levels of knowledge and expertise.
I just wish ISM would have told us there was a race to file the application.
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