The top 8 supply chain management certifications

Supply chain management is a growing field and a satisfying profession, as a recent survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) found that 96 percent of those surveyed were highly satisfied with their career in SCM, with an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. The survey also found that it pays to get certified. SCM pros with at least one certification get paid on average 19 percent more than those who aren’t certified, and those with two or three certifications earn salaries that are 39 percent and 50 percent higher than the median, respectively.

Top 8 SCM certifications

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification (CSCP)

-Exam fee: $695 for Plus members, $965 for Core and non-members

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

-Exam fee: $495 per exam for Plus members, $690 per exam for Core and non-members

APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR-P) Endorsement

-Exam fee: The exam is included in the course fee, which varies per program

ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

-Exam fee: $229 for members, $379 for non-members

ISM Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)

-Application fee: $119 for members, $179 for non-members

SCPro Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

-Level 1 exam fee: $650 for members, $975 for non-members

SOLE Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)

-Exam fee: $225 for members, $375 for non-members

NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

-Exam fee: $125 for domestic, $150 for international exams

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