Demonstrate your strategic knowledge and skills to evolve, adapt, and transform supply chains from start to finish.
Earning the CTSC demonstrates your expertise in supply chain strategy, proves your ability to lead a major transformation project and sets you apart from the competition—paving the way for new professional opportunities.
The program 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:
The CTSC program is for supply chain professionals currently assisting, supporting, initiating or executing a supply chain transformation within their organization or would like to gain the necessary skills to participate in a transformation project.
Are you ready to distinguish yourself as a supply chain transformation leader and create new paths for career advancement? Take our five-question quiz to find out if the CTSC program is right for you.
Studying with the APICS CTSC Learning System increases your chances of passing the exam. On average, we recommend 100 hours of study time.
The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:
Ideal for self-starters and those with unpredictable schedules. The self-study option means you can learn on your own anytime, day or night — whatever best accommodates your schedule. The CTSC Bundle includes access to an online, interactive platform.
Ideal for individuals who prefer a structured study environment. Instructor-led classes are offered by approved ASCM partners worldwide. These traditional classes combine the Learning System with the guidance of an APICS-recognized instructor and provide valuable peer discussion and networking.
Ideal for those who want instructor support but can’t attend classes at a set time. Instructor-supported online classes are offered through Fox Valley Technical College. You will be assigned one instructor for the 14-week course, but there is no required meeting time, so you can complete assignments on your own schedule.
Learn more about upcoming instructor-supported online classes
Ideal for small and large groups for self-study or instructor-led classes. We’ll help you organize groups of self-study or instructor-led classes at your facility or virtually. Whether participants are local to one site or geographically dispersed, structured learning and online group reporting will help track progress and optimize your training investment.
To earn the CTSC, you must pass one exam covering 4 modules of content. The exam consists of 150 questions, and you have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. Since the exam is in its beta period, scoring information will not be made available until March 21, 2024 (date subject to change).
Learn more about the beta exam
CTSC exams are administered via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide and online through the OnVUE system.
