Announcements

To All Members Interested in CPSM or CSM Certification: 

See below for Registration Sheet.

 

We have a new schedule of events for first quarter 2012.

 

We have an aggressive CPSM / CSM Training Program set up for you to start 2012 with.  We have built this year's program around ISM offering super discounted Exam fees ($50 each!!) for the month of March by ISM-NE offering pencil & paper testing.  ISM is offering these discounts for Member Appreciation Month.

 

The pencil & paper CPSM and CSM Exams will be offered on the following dates:

CPSM & CSM Exam 1 - March 3rd - 8:30 AM

CPSM & CSM Exam 2 - March 17th - 8:30 AM

CPSM & CSM Exam 3 - March 31st - 8:30 AM

 

Location - Tentatively at UNO - details will follow.

Sorry, ISM is not including the Bridge Exam in the discount program.

 

 

 

If you are interested in attending review sessions prior to the exams, ISM-NE is offering classes the week before each exam.  Dates are shown on the attached registration form.

 

 

YOU MUST BE PREPARED AND HAVE READ THE STUDY GUIDES FOR THE REVIEW SESSIONS TO HELP YOU.

 

So, if you want to get certified, here are the steps to take:

  1. Commit to getting certified
  2. Order CPSM / CSM Study Guides from the ISM web site
  3. ISM also suggests you order the Foundation Series - again, ordered from ISM
  4. ISM further suggests buying the CPSM Supplemental reading books will help you
  5. After you get the Study Guides - READ and READ again.  You cannot read them too many times.
  6. If you want, you can sign up for CPSM / CSM Exam Review Sessions:
    • Through ISM-NE - the registration form is attached to this email (practice testing included)
    • Through ISM - travel and lodging will be involved
    • Trough ISM Online - ISM Knowledge Center
    • Through ISM Self-Study Workbooks with a mail-in practice test at the end

Then take the Exams.  If you cannot take advantage of the $50 pencil & paper exams in March, you can register on the ISM website to take the exams at Pearson Vue testing centers for the member price of $189 each.

 

The ISM-NE CPSM / CSM Review Sessions are daylong review courses that include and explain the types of questions, how the questions are formed, what to look for, how to manage time, an outline of the material covered, and an hour long sixty question practice test.  You will review the practice test answers to understand where you might need more studying.

 

You need to sign up now to reserve your space.  Order the Study Guides and start READING!

 

If you have questions about the program, contact Tom Radcliff at tom.radcliff@physiciansmutual.com.

 

CPSM/CSM EXAM REVIEW COURSES

FOR 2012 – 1st Quarter

ISM-NE is sponsoring CPSM/CSM Exam Review Courses for first quarter, 2012.

The cost is $125 per session for ISM members (any affiliate). Non-member rates $305/Module or $480 for 3

reviews in 2012 calendar year (Bridge Review not included; Or Non-ISM member can add $180 to become

ISM-NE member and pay member pricing.

Registration form & payment: due now, and are first come/first serve for the review

you are attending or 3 weeks preceding the first review if you are attending all 3.

At a minimum, you will need to purchase the CPSM/CSM Study Guide set and the ISM Professional Series

from the ISM web site. You will need to read them prior to attending the review sessions. Additionally, ISM has

other supplemental reading that they strongly suggest you read before taking the CPSM/CSM exams.

Remember, these are review sessions and attending these sessions does not guarantee successful completion

or passing of the exams. There is no substitute for studying! Save the dates and look for more information to

follow. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail ism-ne@cox.net or tom.radcliff@physiciansmutual.com.

Once registered, you will be contacted by email with exact location and time. Each course lasts 7-8 hours.

Lunch is on your own the day of each review session.

Exam 1 Review Course – February 25th - Location: Creighton University ($125.00)

Exam 2 Review Course – March 10th - Location: Creighton University ($125.00)

Exam 3 Review Course – March 24th - Location: Creighton University ($125.00)

Exams 1, 2, & 3 Reviews – See Dates Above - Location: Creighton University ($300.00)

Bridge Review Course – March 28th - Location: ConAgra Campus ($125.00)

Name: ______________________________________________

Email address: ________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Check Credit Card

(If paying by credit card list your phone number and Debi will call you for your card number)

No refunds – so make sure your schedule is clear for these sessions.

Please fax or email registration to Debi Smithers at 402/933-7421or ism-ne@cox.net.

If mailing a check with your registration, mail to:

ISM-NE at P.O. Box 24338, Omaha, NE 68124.