APICS Credential Programs
APICS exams and certifications reside under the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) portfolio and therefore are managed by ASCM.
All candidates must either purchase their exam by logging into the ASCM website and completing the checkout process or have their exam assigned to them by an ASCM chapter or partner. Once candidates purchase their exam either through direct payment or receipt from an ASCM Chapter or Partner, an Authorization to Test (ATT) is created. An ATT is required in order to schedule an exam with Pearson. After completing the exam purchase, candidates will receive an ATT confirmation email from ASCM with scheduling instructions, the expiration date of the ATT, and other exam-related information. Candidates must test before the expiration date of their ATT. More information about testing policies, including the conditions under which an ATT extension can be granted are outlined in the APICS Exam Handbook.
ASCM is recognized as the premier provider of research, education and certification programs focused on supply chain, operations management, logistics, and supply chain transformation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about scheduling, rescheduling, authorization-to-test (ATT) requirements, exam extensions, and testing experience feedback. If you need additional assistance, please contact Pearson customer service or ASCM support for guidance specific to your situation.
Rescheduling an exam online will result in a $45 (USD) rescheduling charge. Exams scheduled at local face-to-face testing centers cannot be rescheduled less than 48 hours prior to the testing appointment time. Exams scheduled to be taken online through OnVUE can be cancelled or rescheduled up until the time of the appointment.
You must take your exam on or before the expiration date of your Authorization to Test (ATT). Thus, you will only see available dates and times to schedule or reschedule your exam on the day of or prior to your ATT expiration date, as represented by the “Take exam by” date in your My Account.
ATT extensions are granted only for scheduled exams under conditions outlined in the Emergencies Policy located in the APICS Exam Handbook and Testing Policies or when stated in emails sent by ASCM to candidates impacted by large-scale natural or national disasters.
If you miss a scheduled exam appointment for an eligible reason as documented in the Emergencies Policy section of the APICS Exam Handbook and Testing Policies, you must contact Pearson customer service within 10 business days of the exam date. Candidates must request to have an incident report opened to document the emergency. The call center representative will provide an incident number and a fax number to send in the required documentation. You must submit written documentation, in English, in order to have their request reviewed. ASCM cannot accept any documentation, all documentation must be submitted to Pearson.
If you have feedback about a test center or your OnVUE testing experience, please contact Pearson customer service. You will also be prompted to submit additional feedback through a digital survey at the end of your exam. You may also submit feedback to ASCM customer support at support@ascm.org.
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Last updated 2026-08-14