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CSCP
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Why end-to-end supply chain management matters
A supply chain is only as strong as the hand-offs between its links. When one professional can see the whole flow, from the demand signal and the supplier contract to the warehouse, the carrier and the returned product, the organisation can design its network deliberately, share data with partners and judge each trade-off on its full cost.
Without that view, problems travel along the chain: sourcing decisions ignore demand, logistics absorbs the cost of weak planning, and risks surface only when a partner fails. CSCP gives supply chain, logistics and procurement professionals one global framework for the whole chain, assessed through the ASCM CSCP exam.
What you will be able to do
- Analyse demand, build forecasts and align supply with demand
- Design and optimise supply chain networks with end-to-end visibility and clear metrics
- Build category sourcing strategies, and select and contract suppliers
- Plan operations and capacity, manage inventory and drive continuous improvement
- Choose distribution and transport options, handle international trade requirements and manage reverse flows
- Manage customer, supplier and partner relationships, and analyse supply chain risks and plan responses
Course outline: 8 modules
Each module below shows what it covers and what you will be able to do at the end of it.
1. Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting
Introduces supply chains, demand analysis and patterns, demand management, forecasting, and aligning supply with demand.
- Explain supply chain concepts and flows
- Analyse demand and build forecasts
- Align supply with demand
2. Global Supply Chain Networks
Covers supply chain design and optimisation, end-to-end connectivity and visibility, and supply chain metrics and reports.
- Design and optimise supply chain networks
- Build end-to-end visibility
- Report with supply chain metrics
3. Sourcing Products and Services
Addresses aligning sourcing to demand, category strategy, product design influence, and supplier selection, contracting and use.
- Build category sourcing strategies
- Select and contract suppliers
- Link product design to sourcing
4. Internal Operations and Inventory
Covers planning operations, capacity and production activity control, inventory, and performance and continuous improvement.
- Plan operations and capacity
- Manage inventory effectively
- Drive continuous improvement
5. Forward and Reverse Logistics
Explains logistics and distribution, distribution services and transport choices, trade considerations and reverse flows.
- Choose distribution and transport options
- Handle international trade requirements
- Manage reverse flows
6. Supply Chain Relationships
Covers customer relationships and supplier and supply chain partner relationships.
- Manage customer relationships
- Build supplier and partner relationships
7. Supply Chain Risk
Addresses risk management, supply chain risks, and risk analysis and response.
- Identify supply chain risks
- Analyse risks and plan responses
8. Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology
Covers optimising supply chain strategy and tactics, sustainability, and technology trends.
- Optimise supply chain strategy and tactics
- Apply sustainability practices
- Assess technology trends
Programme details
| Eligibility | No eligibility requirement: ASCM has removed the CSCP eligibility rules and application, so no degree or work experience is needed to sit the exam. |
|---|---|
| Exam content | The single exam covers eight modules (ECM 5.0): demand and forecasting, global networks, sourcing, operations and inventory, logistics, relationships, risk, and optimisation, sustainability and technology. |
| Exam authorisation | The Authorization to Test (ATT) is valid for six months from purchase, or 12 months when bought as part of a bundle; the exam must be scheduled and sat within that window. |
| Retake rule | A candidate who does not pass must wait at least 14 full calendar days before retaking the exam. |
| Results | Results are given immediately after the exam; the electronic certificate is available in the ASCM account within 24 hours. |
| Online exam rules | OnVUE online exams require a government photo ID and webcam throughout; no breaks are allowed and check-in opens 30 minutes early. |
| Learning system | Official CSCP Learning System: print and digital content, personalised study path, microlearning, flashcards, quizzes, videos and mobile access. |
| Study time | ASCM recommends about 100 hours of study to prepare for each certification exam. |
| Digital badge | A digital badge is issued on certification; ASCM members keep ongoing access, non-members can use it for one year. |
| Maintenance | Renew every five years with 75 professional development points; ASCM membership earns 6 points per year. |
| Next step | Experienced holders may apply for Fellow status (CSCP-F); related ASCM certifications are CPIM and CLTD. |
Your path to CSCP certification
- Enquire and choose your format. Classroom in Cairo, live online, or an in-house cohort for your team.
- Learn the eight modules with practitioners. 56 hours over 14 sessions, every live session recorded on our learning platform.
- Practise with module tests and question banks. Exam-style questions with instant results across all eight modules; ASCM recommends about 100 hours of study for each certification exam.
- Book your ASCM exam. You book the exam with ASCM, separately from training, and sit it at a Pearson VUE test centre or online through OnVUE within your Authorization to Test window. If you do not pass, you can retake it after at least 14 full calendar days.
- Earn the CSCP designation. Your result appears as soon as the exam ends, the electronic certificate reaches your ASCM account within 24 hours, and a digital badge is issued. You renew every five years with 75 professional development points.
- Keep climbing. Experienced holders may apply for Fellow status (CSCP-F), or add the related ASCM certifications CPIM and CLTD.
What you walk away with
- An end-to-end framework you can apply to supply chain decisions the next working day
- The ASCM CSCP designation and digital badge
- Recordings of every live session, official study material, question banks and module tests on our learning platform
- Support until exam day, then a clear next step to Fellow status (CSCP-F), CPIM or CLTD
Want the full picture?
The CSCP brochure has the complete module outline, exam facts and delivery options in one PDF.
Download the CSCP brochure (PDF) Enquire about the next cohort
How you will learn
- Classroom: Interactive sessions at our training and exam centre in Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt.
- Live online: Instructor-led virtual classes for participants anywhere in the region.
- In-house: A private cohort for your team, at your premises and tailored to your context.
- Every live session recorded: Watch any session again, or catch up on one you missed, on our learning platform.
- Official study material: Books, handbooks and course files for the programme, in one place.
- Question banks and module tests: Exam-style practice with instant results.
- Support until exam day: Keep studying on the platform after the live sessions end, right up to the exam.
Exam and certification
Exam preparation for ASCM
| Exams | 1 exam |
|---|---|
| Questions | 150 questions (130 scored + 20 pretest) |
| Exam time | 3.5 hours |
| Pass mark | 300 or above on a 200–350 scale |
| Where you sit it | Pearson VUE test centre, or online (OnVUE) |
| Good to know | The exam is booked with ASCM, separately from training |
Who should attend
- Supply chain management and planning
- Logistics, transport and distribution
- Procurement and materials management
- Warehousing and inventory management
Frequently asked questions
What is the CSCP course?
Prepares participants for the ASCM CSCP credential. It covers the end-to-end supply chain: demand and forecasting, global networks, sourcing, operations and inventory, logistics, relationships, risk, sustainability and technology.
Who should take CSCP?
It suits: Supply chain management and planning; Logistics, transport and distribution; Procurement and materials management; Warehousing and inventory management.
How long is the CSCP course at Transights?
56 hours, 14 sessions. It runs live online, in class in Cairo, or in-house for company teams in Egypt and the GCC.
What is the CSCP exam like?
The exam is set by ASCM; you book and sit it with ASCM directly. 1 exam. 150 questions (130 scored + 20 pretest). Exam time: 3.5 hours. Pass mark: 300 or above on a 200–350 scale. Where you sit it: Pearson VUE test centre, or online (OnVUE). The exam is booked with ASCM, separately from training.
Who awards the CSCP certification?
ASCM awards CSCP to candidates who pass its exam. Transights provides the exam preparation course.