Certification Training and Prep Courses

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CPIM, CSCP, CLTD and DDP Review Programs and Prep Courses

The Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM) has joined forces with ASCM North Texas to offer multiple Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) prep courses to UT Dallas students at discounted rates. Certification is important to almost every industry because it helps students to demonstrate their knowledge and competencies to employers and show their commitment to industry standards and continued learning.

NOTE: Individuals and working professionals who do not hold student status but are interested in ASCM prep courses must contact ASCM North Texas directly for registration.

UTD students will register by logging on to Marketplace, selecting ASCM Prep Course tab and selecting then appropriate prep course.

Why advance your career through certification?

  • Validate your knowledge beyond the job experience and a college education.
  • Improve your skills and expands your current responsibility to take on a greater role in the future.
  • Differentiate yourself from others significantly through professional development.

Did you know?

Our Master’s in Supply Chain Management degree program has received a seal of approval from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the largest supply management association in the world.

Learn more about MS in Supply Chain Management

Frequently Asked Questions

UTD students will register by logging on to Marketplace, selecting ASCM Prep Course tab and selecting then appropriate prep course.

Community college and university students (i.e., UT Dallas’s students), do not received books and related materials since the registration fee is nominal. If you would like to purchase books/materials, then you should consult with the instructor during the first class session and then purchase directly from the ASCM or from the ASCM North Texas website.

NOTE: Individuals and working professionals who do not hold student status and interested in APCICS prep courses should contact ASCM North Texas for registration and books.

Typically, students can finish the prep courses within six months (see course schedule).

Students must register through ASCM’s website and take the exams accordingly. Upon passing the exams which will be administrated by an external organization such as Pearson, the ASCM will award the certificate to students directly.

Yes, it is strongly recommended to attend and participate in all sessions in order to gain the knowledge required to pass the exams.

Well, the prep courses provide you with knowledge that prepares you to take the ASCM exams. However, participating in the class and not studying after the class would not help you in passing the exams. This means that students need to spend time and study outside of the class time to pass the exams successfully.

No, the registration fee covers the instructional hours only and not the exams. Students are responsible for the cost of ASCM exams. We strongly recommend students to become a member of ASCM to get discounts for exams as well as other valuable information and services. College and university students can become a member of ASCM for free (visit ASCM North Texas for more up-to-date information about membership).

No, the fee for the CPIM prep course is non-refundable.

Which ASCM certification course are you interested in?

CPIM

Certified in Production and Inventory Management

CPIM Course

CSCP

Certified Supply Chain Professional

CSCP Course

CLTD

Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution

CLTD Course

DDP

Demand Driven Planner

DDP Course

S&OP

Sales and Operations Planning

S&OP Course