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Access Kit InfoUpcoming Education
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July
13-24
2020
GUIDED LEARNING
CPSM Instructor Qualification Workshop
This course has been designed for Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) designation holders who would like to assist others as they prepare for their CPSM exams. This course will cover best practices in the educational and association fields, including ISM's vision for the CPSM, adult learning theory, ADDIE Model, Engaging and motivating learners, updates to exam specifications and candidate courseware. Upon completion, instructors are granted a qualification status demonstrating they have made the commitment of excellence. Eligible instructors must have a current CPSM certification. Instructors will also receive the CPSM 2018 Instructor Courseware to deliver their own workshops. This course is worth 10 CEH's.
This is a two week online course with 3 live webinars. If you are not to attend live they are also available ON-Demand after the live event..
Monday- July 13th, 2020 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Friday- July 17th, 2020 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Friday- July 24th, 2020 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST
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July
14
2020
A newly published report on “Source to Pay Transformation with AI and RPA,” from research conducted jointly by ISM and Zycus, finds that while adoption of these technologies for Procurement is still somewhat nascent - just 22% of respondents said they were currently utilizing AI/RPA, and most for less than one year – many more have been formulating plans to ramp-up utilization and have been accelerating their AI roadmaps in light of unprecedented challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online -
Jul-Aug
16-12
2020
GUIDED LEARNING
Supplier Relationship Management
Your suppliers are your organization’s lifeblood, and to be successful, you need them to be on the same page as you to accomplish common goals and objectives. This Guided Learning course will introduce you to the discipline of supplier relationship management (SRM). Designed with today’s busy professional in mind, this course will help you to plan and manage your supplier interactions effectively for better outcomes.
This Guided Learning is a self paced course consisting of online reading and 4 live webinars over a 5 week period.
The webinars are scheduled for:
7/16/20 from 4:00-5:00 PM ET
7/23/20 from 4:00-5:00 PM ET
8/06/20 from 4:00-5:00 PM ET
8/12/20 from 4:00-5:00 PM ET
20 CEH's
Online -
Jul-Aug
20-21
2020
GUIDED LEARNING
CPSM Exam: Supply Management Core
Get prepared for the Supply Management Core exam with ISM’s Guided Learning course. Designed with today’s busy professional in mind, this comprehensive, self-paced course will provide a deep understanding of core supply management competencies and set you up for success on the exam
Online -
July
22-23
2020
CLASSROOM
Contracting: Beyond the Basics
Many supply chain professionals learn the basics of contracting on the job. However, to advance in your profession, you’ll need to develop more sophisticated contracting skills. This supply chain management seminar will provide you with advanced contracting know-how to progress in your career and take on new challenges. In this “beyond the basics” contracting course, you’ll build upon your existing contract knowledge and take it a step further by focusing on how to construct effective customized agreements. For hands-on practice, you’ll review numerous contract clauses and their uses in various situations, including services, software, construction and e-commerce. This seminar will also address contracts from a global perspective to prepare you with global contracting skills, an in-demand skill set. To ensure this seminar is applicable to your specific role, you're invited to bring copies of your contracts for reference during the program.
Las Vegas, NVHelen M Pohlig, J.D.
Corporate Program
Increase the agility and broaden access to education, tools, research and more for your supply chain team. ISM offers programs for organizations to help provide a framework for continuous learning and access to valuable membership resources and products 24/7/365
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