COURSE OVERVIEW
 
What is the CTSC?
Supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. Now more than ever before, supply chain professionals need to become transformational leaders with skills in systems thinking, digital fluency and analytical methods for all types of supply chains.
 
Why earn the CTSC?
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:
Identify risks and opportunities, and select the appropriate frameworks, models and approaches to effect transformation
Apply systems thinking to develop, analyze 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
 
Your Patch to Certification:
The CTSC Learning System
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:
A personalized study experience that prioritizes content based on knowledge gaps and follows your progress through quiz scores and activities
Microlearning that enables you to focus on smaller content segments, making more efficient use of time and ensuring you have a clear understanding of each topic
Expanded learning modalities, including quizzes and videos to help bring to life key concepts.
Convenience through a mobile-first design and access to learnings via any mobile device, tablet or computer – 24/7.
 
Learning Style
Self-Study
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.
 
Duration
     4 Modules Self-study
 
The Exam
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.
 
CTSC exams are administered via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide and online through the OnVUE system.
 
Exam Content
Module 1: Supply Chain Transformation Overview
Module 2: Preparing for Supply Chain Transformation
Module 3: Executing Supply Chain Transformation
Module 4: Review of Supply Chain Transformation
 
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