CSCP planning guide
CSCP Exam Fees (2026): official ASCM cost and a practical budget guide
CSCP costs are easier to plan when you separate the official ASCM purchase from the training route you choose. This guide explains the current CSCP prices listed by ASCM, what can be paid separately, and the questions to ask before you commit.
ASCM currently lists APICS CSCP Self-Study Exam Prep from US$1,450 for members with Certification Upgrade and US$2,015 for nonmembers or members without that upgrade. The annual Membership & Certification Upgrade is shown separately at US$199. Your own total can also include training support, taxes, shipping, exchange-rate or payment-provider charges, depending on the route you choose.
CSCP fees at a glance
These are the figures displayed on ASCM’s current CSCP page. Confirm the live ASCM checkout, your applicable taxes and every inclusion before payment.
What does CSCP officially cost right now?
The table below keeps official ASCM-side figures separate from any instructor-led or partner-training support. That distinction matters: a course quotation and an ASCM checkout are not automatically the same thing.
| Official item | Members with Certification Upgrade | Nonmembers or members without the upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| APICS CSCP Self-Study Exam Prep | From US$1,450 | US$2,015 |
| Membership & Certification Upgrade | US$199 annually, shown separately | US$199 annually, shown separately |
| Learning System + Exam + 2nd Chance Exam bundle | US$2,620 | US$3,650 |
| Exam retake after the required wait | US$400 | US$500 |
| Reschedule or cancellation charge | US$45; ASCM also lists a US$10 phone-service charge | US$45; ASCM also lists a US$10 phone-service charge |
ASCM policies, regional options and prices can change. The official sources linked below remain the final authority.
Can the Certification Upgrade reduce the official price?
Based on the listed figures, the simple comparison is US$1,450 + US$199 = US$1,649 versus US$2,015. That is a US$366 difference before any applicable taxes, shipping, local partnership dues or other checkout-specific charges.
It can be sensible when
You are choosing the standard exam-prep route and want to compare the whole official purchase, not just the headline exam price.
Check first when
Your employer is sponsoring a package, you already hold another ASCM membership route, or you are considering the Learning System and 2nd Chance bundle.
Do not select a membership route only because a blog says it is cheaper. Compare the current checkout, the route you actually need and the support your employer may provide.
What is included in the official ASCM purchase?
ASCM sells different CSCP preparation and exam combinations. Its current CSCP page distinguishes the self-study exam-prep route from the bundle that includes the CSCP Learning System, exam and a 2nd Chance Exam. Review the product description on the official page before checkout so you know whether your selected route includes an exam attempt, a second attempt or learning materials.
Instructor-led training is separate unless a written package explicitly states otherwise. Ask any provider to explain exactly what their course fee includes, what ASCM charges are separate, and whether materials or exam attempts are included.
What can make your total CSCP budget higher?
Retakes and timing
ASCM’s FAQ lists a 14-day wait before a retake. Its listed retake prices are US$400 for members with Certification Upgrade and US$500 for members and nonmembers without it.
Rescheduling
ASCM lists a US$45 rescheduling or cancellation fee. There can also be a US$10 additional charge for phone service.
Taxes and payment friction
Local tax, exchange-rate movement, card charges, shipping or regional dues can change the final amount. Confirm them in the live payment flow.
Training support
Live classes, mock review, recordings, coaching and LMS access are provider-specific. Compare the actual inclusions, not just a single fee headline.
How should a working professional budget for CSCP?
A useful CSCP budget is not a single number. It is a short decision process:
Choose the outcome
Decide whether you need only the official exam route or also structured preparation, live teaching, mock review and accountability.
Check the official route
Compare the ASCM options that match your situation, including whether Membership & Certification Upgrade is relevant.
Read every inclusion
Request a written explanation of what a training provider includes and which ASCM costs remain payable through official systems.
Keep a realistic buffer
Allow for applicable taxes and payment costs. Avoid building a plan that assumes a reschedule or retake will never be needed.
Before comparing providers or paying an official fee, review the current CSCP exam format and our CSCP eligibility guide. Those two decisions shape the preparation route you actually need.
Need help comparing CSCP training routes?
EduDelphi can explain course delivery, live classes, recordings, LMS support, mocks and the official CSCP cost items you should plan separately. We will help you identify the route that fits your work schedule and location.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the CSCP exam in 2026?
ASCM currently shows APICS CSCP Self-Study Exam Prep from US$1,450 for members with Certification Upgrade and US$2,015 for nonmembers or members without it. Verify the live ASCM checkout before paying.
Does the CSCP fee include membership?
Not automatically. ASCM lists Annual Membership & Certification Upgrade separately at US$199. Review the selected purchase route and its inclusions before checkout.
Does a training-provider course fee include the official CSCP exam?
Only if the written package explicitly says so. A provider’s teaching, LMS, mocks or coaching fee is often separate from ASCM membership, exam and retake charges.
What is the CSCP retake fee?
ASCM’s FAQ lists US$400 for members with Certification Upgrade and US$500 for members and nonmembers without it, after the required 14-day waiting period.
What happens if I need to reschedule my CSCP exam?
ASCM lists a US$45 rescheduling or cancellation charge, plus a US$10 additional phone-service charge where applicable. Check the current notice periods and policies directly with ASCM.
Are taxes included in the displayed CSCP price?
Do not assume that they are. ASCM notes that applicable local taxes can apply. Your final cost can also vary with exchange-rate, shipping or payment-provider charges.
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