COURSE OVERVIEW
What is the Supply Chain Procurement Certificate?
The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program is a foundational education program designed to help both entry-level and experienced supply chain professionals expand their procurement knowledge and skills.
The program provides an overview of procurement fundamentals, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, negotiations, evaluation metrics, and more. You’ll be better equipped to:
- Develop a strategic sourcing strategy
- Establish effective procurement policies
- Effectively score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers
- Engage in more effective contract management negotiations
- Trace the purchase order flow from requirements identification to purchase order close-out
- Review supplier and internal procurement organization performance using data and metrics
- Engage in sustainable and ethical sourcing
Duration
6 modules / 20 hours self-study
Course Format
- Courses are delivered entirely online. Content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge. Learn on desktop, tablet or mobile — the interactive study tools are highly effective either way. You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace, and a comphrensive final exam covering the below modules.
Included Modules:
- Fundamentals of Purchasing
- Sourcing Strategies
- Purchase Order Management and Performance Measurement
- Contract Management and Negotiations
- Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
- Procurement Evaluation Metrics and Intelligent Supply Chain
How it works
- The self-paced program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam within an interactive online platform. You will also have access to flashcards, video clips, practice questions and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.
- After passing the exam, you will earn your certificate and a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, learners can earn 20 certification maintenance points upon completion of the program.
Supply Chain Procurement Certificate
Member Pricing:
ASCM members enjoy exclusive discounted rates as part of their membership benefits. This option is ideal for individuals and organizations who are already part of the ASCM community or plan to join and take advantage of additional member perks, such as access to industry resources, networking events, and ongoing support.Non-Member Pricing:
Non-members can still access the course at standard rates, ensuring top-tier supply chain education without requiring membership. While this option provides full course access, it does not include the additional benefits offered to ASCM members. See more information