What are CPM, ITC and CIPS respectively? What is the difference and authority?

1. Purchasing Manager Certification (CPM) This certification was introduced by Institute of Supply Management (ISM) on 1974. So far, more than 50,000 professionals worldwide have obtained this certification. The CPM exam is divided into four modules, and only those who pass the exam are eligible to apply for certification. Generally, candidates with college education or above are required to have 3 years of purchasing and supply-related work experience, and candidates with college education or below have 5 years of purchasing and supply-related work experience. There is no Chinese version of CPM, but English textbooks and examination questions are used. Candidates can register online and take computer exams anytime and anywhere.

2.CIPS is the abbreviation of chartered institute of purchasing and supply. CIPS's vocational qualification examination adopts global uniform standards and is held twice at the end of May and 1 1 every year. It is divided into four levels: procurement and supply certificate, advanced procurement and supply certificate, diploma of procurement and supply and advanced diploma of procurement and supply.

3. Implemented by China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP), the ITC textbook "International Procurement and Supply Chain Management" is adopted as the main training certification textbook for registered purchasers, and a set of double certificates (ITC certificate and purchaser certificate) is implemented in China. The exam is divided into assistant buyer, buyer and registered buyer. Applicants must have a college degree or above.

4.CIP procurement manager certification is implemented by the Canadian Purchasing Management Association (PMAC). To participate in CIP procurement manager certification, please obtain the application materials from the certification headquarters of Canadian Purchasing Management Association (PMAC) in China and local agent training institutions. After reviewing the application materials, the Association will notify eligible applicants to attend the training course. The certification processing time of China Certification Headquarters, a training project of Canadian Purchasing Management Association, is concentrated in June, September and 65438+February every year.