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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.
Upcoming Education
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December
16
2025
2025 has been a year of shifting tariffs and global trade uncertainty—leaving many businesses scrambling to keep up. As the year closes, the question is: Is your business prepared to navigate what's next with confidence?
Get strategies for global trade and tariff changes.
You'll learn how to:
- Monitor and adapt to shifting global tariff policies
- Improve product classification accuracy
- Simplify cross-border compliance
- Strengthen supply chain resilience
- Leverage automation and research to reduce manual trade compliance errors
Online -
December
18
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyMember Orientation
This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.
OnlineMegan Hays -
January
07-08
2026
VIRTUAL CLASS
Procurement Bootcamp
Procurement is an organizational function that covers a multitude of business functions. This includes specification development, value analysis, supplier market research, negotiation, buying activities, contract administration and inventory management. This course will provide a holistic approach to managing your supply chain and drive strategic value to impact both bottom-line costs and top-line revenues.
OnlineDavid E Malone, CPSM -
January
13-15
2026
VIRTUAL CLASS
Contracting: What all the T's & C's Mean
When it comes to contracting, understanding supply chain terms and conditions is an essential part of the job. This skill is so critical that without it, supply management professionals can place their organization in jeopardy. This popular and essential supply chain course thoroughly addresses many of the standard terms found in most contracts and also examines the impact of electronic purchasing. Discussions delve into key terminology, clauses that can be used in drawing up agreements, and examples of contract language. As with all our supply management courses, you will have the opportunity to put your knowledge into action. In this course, you are encouraged to bring your own contracts, clauses, and/or purchase orders for review and hands-on practical learning and application.
OnlineChevazz Brown -
January
13
2026
CORPORATE WEBINAR
Member OnlyStrategic Outlook: ISM Supply Chain Planning Forecast
Twice a year, ISM convenes the PMI® chairs to unpack the latest ISM Supply Chain Planning Forecast - and translate the numbers into decisions you can act on now. In this highly interactive discussion, we’ll walk through the newest forecast data and dig into what it signals for demand, pricing, inventories, capacity, employment, and supplier risk over the next two quarters.
Expect a candid roundtable with the PMI experts on what’s shifting, what’s surprising, and what’s next, plus audience Q&A. You’ll leave with clear takeaways to guide budget adjustments, sourcing strategies, inventory targets, and cross-functional conversations with finance, sales, and operations.
This session is exclusive for Corporate Program members only.
OnlineSteve Miller, CPSM, Susan Spence
