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Training and Education for Today’s Rapidly Changing Supply Chain Landscape
Our profession is advancing rapidly and changing almost daily, posing new challenges to the supply management professional. As our industry evolves, so does ISM training. We are the only supply management association that provides training in all areas of our supply management profession.
We stay on top of trends and changes to keep our training relevant to what our members expect and need for success. With globally-recognized training programs, ISM education is respected across industries within supply management.
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Ways to Train in Supply Chain Management
ISM offers a variety of ways to get the training you need for success and advancement.
ISM Certificates
Discover ISM Certificates for an in-depth study of supply management topics. Designed for supply chain pros, these empower skill development and career advancement.
Each program has 5 self-paced courses, followed by a knowledge quiz, equipping you with the expertise for success in today's marketplace.
Live Online Training
ISM offers a robust suite of live online training opportunities, recognizing that virtual learning is both convenient and economical. Choose from short, info-packed webinars to more in-depth virtual classroom and guided study courses where you get the benefit of live instruction.
Self-Paced Training
ISM provides a library of self-paced learning from hot topic, on-demand webinars, to interactive skill-based e-learning. These offerings are designed for the busy professional. You get the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.
In-Person Training
Our Classroom In-Person Training is exclusively available as a customized group training program, delivered by global supply management industry experts to your team on-site. Benefit from in-depth seminars tailored to your organization’s unique needs, with focused learning and networking opportunities for your team members to engage with each other and their instructor.
Core Competency Areas for Training
ISM offers training across 16 core supply chain competencies and more than 70 sub-competencies. Explore each core competency area below to discover supporting education to advance your career.
Category Management (Commodity Management)
Upcoming Education
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Jun-Sep
01-03
2025
The ISM World all-access pass combines the best of both worlds. You get the in-person experience and the time to dedicate to networking, supplier discovery and the specific supply management breakout sessions you select to attend onsite. In addition, you get 90-day access following the conference to a library of the breakout sessions you may have missed or would like to watch again. It’s the ultimate package extending your conference education beyond the live event to maximize your value.Orlando, FLMeeting Closed -
Aug-Sep
25-26
2025
GUIDED LEARNING
Supply Management Integration
Get prepared for the Supply Management Integration 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 essential supply management competencies and set you up for success on the exam.
Online -
August
27-28
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Global Procurement Change Strategy Mastery
The Global Procurement Change Strategy Mastery course is designed to empower participants with the skills and insights needed to craft and implement effective change strategies within the dynamic realm of global procurement. As organizations evolve, the ability to adapt becomes paramount. This module focuses on the strategic elements of change, emphasizing agility, communication, training, engagement, and impactful content creation tailored to diverse global procurement teams.
OnlineSofia Macedo -
August
28
2025
SPONSOR WEBINAR
Scaling Smart: Building Procurement That Grows With You
Procurement in mid-market companies isn’t just a scaled-down version of enterprise procurement, it’s an entirely different challenge. Teams often operate with lean resources, face rapid growth, and are under constant pressure to “figure it out” as they go. That’s why Zycus created the Growth Diaries, a three-part webinar series designed specifically for teams that are building or actively scaling their procurement functions.
In this webinar, Scaling Smart: Building Procurement That Grows with You, is all about building procurement systems that grow with your business, not against it. We’ll explore how successful mid-market teams strike the right balance, by adding structure without slowing things down, and introducing automation without losing flexibility.
This session is about designing scalable procurement without getting buried in bureaucracy. Hear how other mid-market teams balance growth with agility, structure with flexibility.
Online -
September
09
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyNavigating Global Supply Chain Resilience through Digital Transformation
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how digital transformation is revolutionizing global supply chains. Discover how cutting-edge technologies—AI, IoT, and advanced analytics—are enhancing agility and resilience by enabling proactive risk management and operational optimization.
We’ll dive into how real-time data sharing improves visibility and accelerates decision-making, while automation and predictive tools drive efficiency and reduce downtime. Learn how these innovations are shaping the future of supply chains, making them more flexible, sustainable, and resilient in the face of disruption.Online
