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CTSC Exam Content Manual
The APICS CTSC Exam Content Manual provides an overview of the certification program, an outline of its body of knowledge, and references. The outline is divided into major topic areas, and the relative emphasis of each of the topics is indicated by a percentage figure. A list of key terminology for each area is included, along with illustrative sample questions. Use this to guide your exam preparation - whether you study on your own, attend a class taught by an ASCM partner, or are a part of a corporate learning group.
Course Overview
CTSC is the must-have certification in the Transformation of Supply Chains. Supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. Now more than ever, supply chain professionals need to become transformational leaders with skills in systems thinking, digital fluency, and analytical methods for amost types of supply chains. The new APICS Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) credential will equip you with frameworks, strategies, processes, and tools to effectively manage an end-to-end supply chain transformation.
Training Formats: Self Study, Self-Pace Online On-Demand, and Instructor-Led sessions
Training Methods: Online, Hybrid, and Face-to-Face
Study Resources: Digital Learning System, Exam Content Manual, and Courseware material, Online content and quizzes, and APICS Dictionary
Certification Exam: 3.5 hours timed exam consisting of 1 exam of 150 computer-based multiple choice questions
Course Length: 30 training hours + additional self-study
Why Should I Earn the CTSC?
The CTSC covers frameworks, strategies, processes, tools and technologies applied to managing an end-to-end supply chain transformation and leverages components of globally recognized industry standards, including the ASCM SCOR Digital Standard (DS), Enterprise Standards for Sustainability and the Digital Capabilities Model (DCM) to:
- Identify risks and opportunities, and select the appropriate philosophies, frameworks, models, and approaches to effect transformation
- Apply systems thinking to develop, analyze, verify, and validate concept alternatives for transformation
- Manage skills, roles, responsibilities, and infrastructure needed for successful supply chain transformation
- Identify tools and technologies to enable effective supply chain transformation
- Identify and implement strategies for reinforcing and replicating improvements
CTSC Certification Benefits
- Prepares supply chain professionals to develop and deploy supply chain transformation initiatives
- Manage and align processes and capabilities with strategic transformation goals
- Identify and implement strategies for reinforcing and replicating improvements
- Learn to apply globally recognized industry standards effectively
If you need additional information or want further discussions, please contact the VP of Education at [email protected].
ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world with industry experts, frameworks and global standards to transform supply chains.