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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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October
07
2025
SPONSOR WEBINAR
Proving Procurement’s Value: Metrics That Matter in Mid-Market
This is part 3 of a three-part webinar series entitled “Growth Diaries: A Mid-Market Procurement series”, presented by Zycus. Procurement in mid-market companies isn’t just a scaled-down version of enterprise. It’s a different game altogether. With leaner teams, faster growth, and a lot more pressure to “figure it out.”, This 3-part series is designed for teams who are starting to build or actively scaling their procurement capabilities.
In this final third webinar, Proving Procurement’s Value: Metrics That Matter in Mid-Market, you’ve built a working system. But how do you show it’s working, especially to finance, the business, and leadership?
In this webinar, we help you craft a narrative around procurement’s impact: savings, but also speed, compliance, and strategic alignment. This is about moving from “back office” to boardroom relevance.
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October
08-09
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Global Procurement Project Management Essentials
This specialized Global Procurement Project Management Essentials course is tailored to professionals working within international procurement organizations. It aims to equip participants with the foundational skills and knowledge required to effectively manage projects in global procurement's dynamic and complex landscape. From initiating projects to optimizing supply chains, this course addresses the unique challenges and opportunities within the procurement sector.
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October
09
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyQuarterly State of Risk Update
Join the executive leaders from ISM and RapidRatings as they come together as part of a quarterly series to discuss the latest and emerging risks and disruptions impacting global supply chains. ISM CEO Tom Derry and RapidRatings Executive Chair James Gellert will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.
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Oct-Nov
13-14
2025
GUIDED LEARNING
Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management
Get prepared for the Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management 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.
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October
14-16
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
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 course 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 course will also address contracts from a global perspective to prepare you with global contracting skills, an in-demand skill set. To ensure this course is applicable to your specific role, you're invited to have copies of your contracts for reference during the program.
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