The C.P.M. Examination is controlled by the Certification Board of the NAPM, United States of America, (now ISM, USA) which consists of a panel drawn from a variety of organizational backgrounds. The C.P.M. Exam is revised under the Board's scrutiny before every test administration using input from purchasing and materials managers across the United States. These Exams are now being offered IIMM at substantially lower fees in India through distance education.

Admission
Throughout the year through 39  branches & Headquarter students will be eligible for writing the examination only after six months from the date of admission.

Eligibility Criteria
A degree from a university in any discipline or GDMM from IIMM with Five years work experience in purchase or supply chain. OR Diploma in Engineering with 8 years work experience in Purchase or Supply Chain OR Engineering Degree or post graduate degree with 3 years work experience in Purchase or Supply Chain.

COURSES CONTENTS OF CPM

Examinations
Conducted twice a year during April and October at IIMM Centers at Bangalore, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Udaipur, Vadodara and Visakhapatnam.

Recognition
International

• Certificate issued jointly by the Institute For Supply Management Inc., USA. (ISM) and IIMM.

Prospectus
Prospectus can be had from 39 branches & Headquarter by payment of Rs 500/- in cash/Bank Pay orders / DD drawn in favor of IIMM.

Fees Structure

Registration	:	----
Course Fee	:	Rs 15000 /- (with effect from 01.02.2008)
Examination Fee	:	*20 US $ per module
Re-exam Fee	:	*20 US $ per module