Guided Learning
Online Education for In Demand Skills
With Guided Learning, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a flexible self-paced learning schedule combined with weekly instructor-led live webinars. If you do miss a live session, they are recorded and available to you on demand for the duration of the course. Whether you are preparing for CPSM certification or taking a course in an area of interest to you, your self-paced studies will be guided by training modules that contain knowledge checks and practical application activities. Plus, your instructor is available to you throughout the course.
Here’s what past participants say about their ISM Guided Learning experience…
The level of detail is excellent, the webinar decks and presentation provide additional insight and examples to support the print materials. It's highly relevant to the procurement industry and easily digestible. I really like this format."
It was well organized and presented and provided a great overview on a wide variety of topics"
The combination of the presentations with the modules that we had to do our own presented the right mix for self-paced learning."
Whether new to supply management or a seasoned professional, this course will teach or refresh/reinforce those who take it."
Easy to fit within my work schedule while presenting a lot of information. Useful to work on my own pace."
I like the instructor led class in combination with reading material. It was good to get our instructor's professional input."
Expert-Developed
Our courses are created in collaboration with the industry’s leading subject matter experts, resulting in the most relevant education available in supply management.
Cost-Effective
Enjoy education that combines flexible learning with live, online instruction and interaction. Best of all, this option is highly cost-effective.
Dynamic
ISM’s Guided Learning courses allow you to experience a combination of live learning and self-paced study.
Upcoming Guided Learning Education
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Jul-Aug
13-14
2026
GUIDED LEARNING
Supply Management Core 3rd Ed.
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.
This course utilizes the 3rd edition certifications materials. The 3rd edition Supply Management Core Exam must be purchased by September 28, 2026 and exam must be taken by March 19, 2027.
OnlineKelly M Green, CPSM, CPSD -
Jul-Aug
16-17
2026
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. You will have 60 days access after the last day of the course.
OnlineJoseph P. Gallagher, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P. -
Aug-Sep
24-25
2026
GUIDED LEARNING
Supply Management Integration 3rd Ed.
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.
This course utilizes the 3rd edition certification materials. The 3rd edition Supply Management Integration Exam must be purchased within 30 days from course and date and exam must be taken by March 19, 2027. Please contact Member Services at 1.480.752.6276, opt 8 via email at membersvcs@ismworld.org to purchase exam.
OnlineKimberly DeWitt, CPSM
