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Key Facts: CDDP Exam

100 Qs

Exam Questions

Multiple-choice format

70%

Passing Score

70 correct answers needed

120 min

Time Limit

ISCEA

$1,295

Workshop + Exam Fee

ISCEA

3 years

Certification Validity

45 PDUs + $50 renewal

7

Content Categories

Aligned with 5 DDMRP steps

The CDDP exam has 100 multiple-choice questions with a 120-minute time limit and a 70% passing score. It covers 7 categories aligned with the 5 steps of DDMRP: strategic inventory positioning, buffer profiles and levels, dynamic adjustments, demand driven planning, and visible and collaborative execution. The exam is delivered online via ISCEA's iProctor system. No prerequisites are required. The workshop and exam session fee is $1,295, while the online self-study option is $650. Certification must be renewed every 3 years with 45 PDUs and a $50 fee. The 1st retake is free within 30 days.

About the CDDP Exam

The Certified Demand Driven Planner (CDDP) certification from the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) validates knowledge of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) methods and applications. The CDDP exam covers 7 content categories spanning DDMRP principles, strategic inventory positioning, buffer profiles and levels, dynamic adjustments, demand driven planning, and visible and collaborative execution. The certification is internationally accredited by the IISB (ISCEA International Standard Board).

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$1,295 (ISCEA)

CDDP Exam Content Outline

~15%

DDMRP Principles

Flow-based thinking, demand driven concepts, limitations of traditional MRP, bullwhip effect, variability management

~15%

DDMRP Basics

Core DDMRP components, decoupling fundamentals, buffer zones, the five-step DDMRP methodology

~15%

Strategic Inventory Positioning

Decoupling point placement, positioning criteria, decoupled lead time, matrix BOM analysis

~15%

Buffer Profiles and Levels

Buffer zone calculations (red, yellow, green), buffer profiles, individual part properties, lead time factors

~10%

Dynamic Adjustments

Planned adjustment factors, recalculated adjustments, seasonal and promotional demand changes

~15%

Demand Driven Planning

Net flow equation, supply order generation, decoupled explosion, prioritized share, order prioritization

~15%

Visible and Collaborative Execution

Buffer status alerts, synchronization alerts, execution priority management, S&OP implications

How to Pass the CDDP Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $1,295

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CDDP Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the 5 steps of DDMRP in sequence: strategic inventory positioning, buffer profiles/levels, dynamic adjustments, demand driven planning, and visible/collaborative execution
2Practice buffer zone calculations (red, yellow, green) using lead time, variability, and average daily usage formulas until you can solve them quickly
3Understand the net flow equation (on-hand + on-order - qualified demand) and how it drives supply order generation decisions
4Know the difference between planned adjustment factors (seasonal, promotional) and recalculated adjustments (changes in average daily usage or lead time)
5Study decoupling point placement criteria: customer tolerance time, market potential lead time, variability, inventory leverage, and order visibility
6Focus on understanding WHY DDMRP uses pull-based replenishment rather than forecast-push, and how decoupling eliminates the bullwhip effect

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CDDP certification?

The Certified Demand Driven Planner (CDDP) is a supply chain certification from ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance) that validates knowledge of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). The exam has 100 multiple-choice questions, a 120-minute time limit, and requires a 70% passing score. It is internationally accredited by the IISB.

How much does the CDDP exam cost?

The CDDP workshop and exam session fee is $1,295, which includes 16 classroom hours, study materials, a 2-hour review, and the exam. An online self-study option with exam is available for $650. The 1st retake is free within 30 days. Additional retakes cost $250 each. Certification renewal every 3 years costs $50 plus 45 PDUs.

What are the CDDP exam prerequisites?

There are no formal prerequisites for the CDDP exam. The certification is designed for strategic decision makers, managers, planners, manufacturing and logistics professionals, materials managers, MRP implementers, demand planners, inventory controllers, and IT architects in supply chain management. Supply chain experience is recommended but not required.

What topics does the CDDP exam cover?

The CDDP exam covers 7 categories: (1) DDMRP Principles, (2) DDMRP Basics, (3) Strategic Inventory Positioning (Step 1), (4) Buffer Profiles and Levels (Step 2), (5) Dynamic Adjustments (Step 3), (6) Demand Driven Planning (Step 4), and (7) Visible and Collaborative Execution (Step 5). These align with the five steps of the DDMRP methodology.

How is the CDDP exam delivered?

The CDDP exam is delivered online through ISCEA's iProctor system. You need a computer with good internet connectivity and a webcam. The exam can be taken on the last day of a workshop or scheduled independently via the iProctor booking system. Each exam draws from a larger question pool, so every test is unique in questions and sequence.

What is the difference between CDDP and DDPP?

The CDDP (Certified Demand Driven Planner) is administered by ISCEA and covers DDMRP fundamentals through 18 modules. The DDPP (Demand Driven Planner Professional) is administered by the Demand Driven Institute (DDI) and is a professional endorsement based on 13 modules. Both focus on DDMRP, but they are offered by different organizations with different curricula and testing systems.