ASCM Prep Courses at UT Dallas
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 demonstrate their knowledge and competencies to employers and show their commitment to industry standards and continued learning.
NOTE: You must be a currently enrolled UT Dallas student to sign up for ASCM prep courses through UT Dallas. If you do not hold student status with UT Dallas but are interested in ASCM prep courses, please contact ASCM North Texas directly for registration. Only UT Dallas students may register for ASCM prep courses using the UTD Marketplace.
UTD students will register by logging on to Marketplace, selecting the ASCM Prep Course tab and selecting the appropriate prep course.
Why advance your career through certification?
- Validate your knowledge beyond the job experience and a college education.
- Improve your skills and expand your current responsibility to take on a greater role in the future.
- Differentiate yourself from others significantly through professional development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
UTD students will register by logging on to Marketplace, selecting the ASCM Prep Course tab and selecting the appropriate prep course.
Please contact ASCM North Texas for further information.
Community college and university students (i.e., UT Dallas students) do not receive books and related materials since the registration fee is nominal. If you would like to purchase books/materials, 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 are 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 administered by an external organization such as Pearson, the ASCM will award the certificate to students directly.
Yes, it is strongly recommended that you attend and participate in all sessions in order to gain the knowledge required to pass the exams.
The prep courses provide you with the knowledge to prepare for the ASCM exams. However, participating in class and not studying after class would not help you pass the exams. This means that students must spend time and study outside of 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 members of ASCM to get discounts for exams as well as other valuable information and services. College and university students can become members 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.