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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

  • Mar-Apr

    18-19

    2024

    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 core supply management competencies and set you up for success on the exam.

    Online
    Kelly M Green, CPSM, CPSD
  • March

    21

    2024

    For the Women’s Supply Management Community, this meeting will be an opportunity for our four Committees to report out and discuss progress based on the community’s goals. If you’re affiliated with the women’s community, interested in getting involved or want to learn more, please join us for this interactive session.

    ISM membership is not required to attend – all are welcome.

    The following Committees will come together for this update.

    • Recruitment and Rebranding Supply Management
    • Mentorship Program
    • Community Structure and Growth Strategy
    • Addressing Women’s Challenges (Including Unconscious Bias)

  • March

    26-27

    2024

    Category managers assess demand for a product or service across the organization. The goal of category management is to find innovative ways to reduce cost and increase the competitiveness of the enterprise – not always an easy task. This supply management course will put you on the fast-track to using spend analysis and proven category management techniques to their full advantage. Leave equipped with new skills to excel in your role. During the two days, there will be ample time to participate in practical exercises utilizing new tools and methods to put to immediate use in your job.

  • Apr-May

    04-06

    2024

    GUIDED LEARNING

    Negotiating for Excellence

    The process of successful negotiation is both an art and a science. Enhance your negotiation skills with this ISM course and influence the outcome of individual transactions, relationships with suppliers and your organization’s overall success. When planned appropriately, your organization can gain a significant advantage in position power in both the short and long term. Led by an ISM subject matter expert, this course covers negotiating with excellence through weekly webinars and daily online training modules that consist of multimedia, knowledge checks and practical application activities.

    Online
    Ralph L Carlton, II, CPSM
  • April

    09

    2024

    We are excited to unveil the future of procurement with an exclusive event tailored for Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders, with the pioneering Generative AI technology.

    The event is designed to introduce procurement professionals to the revolutionizing capabilities of Generative AI within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process. This webinar features insights from industry experts, detailing the ROI of implementing innovative S2P solutions. Dive deep into the potential of Generative AI to address current procurement challenges, enhance intake management, and shape the future of procurement operations.

    Sponsored by Zycus - ISM membership is not required to attend – all are welcome.