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The Flexibility of Online Education with the Benefit of Live Instruction
Don't let travel restrictions or a crowded schedule derail your educational development as a supply management professional. As the leader in supply management education, ISM offers several flexible training options to achieve your supply management certification, or simply take a course in an area of interest to you for career growth. By investing in yourself, you will gain the higher level of expertise needed for professional growth and success.
Designed with today's busy professional in mind, ISM offers live online training different lengths and learning styles to ensure you have access to the right materials, in the right format for you.
Whether you are new to the field or a veteran professional, top experts in the field will help you build your knowledge and skills as a supply management professional with our live, online education.
Live Online Courses to Fit Your Schedule
Virtual Classroom
Virtual Classroom courses provide the opportunity to connect with your peers and learn from instructors in a focused, online classroom setting. Delivered live through Zoom, your instructor will dive deep into the topic at hand and provide opportunities for networking and collaborating with other participants.
Guided Learning
Five weeks in length, Guided Learning courses provide a structure for you to work through materials at your own pace. Weekly instructor-led webinars can be attended live or watched on-demand, however attending live affords you the opportunity to engage with your instructor and other participants.
Webinars
Webinar topics focus on hot trends, challenges and issues in our industry. They feature leading subject matter experts, offering insights and ideas that you won’t find or hear anywhere else. Webinars are all about timely, relevant information that arm you with valuable knowledge for success.
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Upcoming Live Online Education
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August
12-13
2025
In today's competitive environment, mastering the strategic acquisition of goods, equipment, materials, and services is essential for reducing costs and boosting quality and productivity. This program equips you with actionable strategies to transform your supply management from a tactical to a strategic focus. You'll gain the skills to drive efficiency, improve procurement processes, and achieve world-class performance, ultimately enhancing your organization’s bottom line and positioning you as a leader in supply management excellence. Join us to unlock the full potential of your supply chain operations and make a tangible impact on your organization's success.
OnlineRobi H Bendorf, CPSM, C.P.M. -
August
12
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyISM Member Community Speed Networking
Are you ready to expand your network and make meaningful connections? Our virtual speed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people within our growing membership community. In just one hour, you'll have the chance to engage in dynamic, one-on-one conversations with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply make new friends, this is your networking power hour!
Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience. Come prepared to connect, converse, and create lasting connections.
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August
13-14
2025
Data, analytics, and technology are transforming the way supply chain management is approached. This workshop will challenge students to redesign a transactional supply management structure in a multi-billion dollar company to a strategic organization. By leveraging data analytics, professionals and leaders can gain valuable insights into their supply chain operations, detect anomalies, benchmark operations, and optimize strategic sourcing relationships. As the lines between the digital and physical worlds continue to blur, it is essential for organizations to invest in effective analytics to mine data for valuable, proactive insights and accelerate intelligent decision-making. Technologies like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics can be used to automate supply chain processes and create new customer experiences that increase satisfaction and boost sales. Students will explore using data, analytics and technology to transform the strategic effectiveness of corporation’s supply chain as measured by profit & loss statements, balance sheets, industry benchmarks, and emerging economies.
OnlineJames Fleming, CPSM, CPSD -
August
14
2025
Join us for a candid discussion and behind-the-scenes look at the remarkable career journey of Tricia Brannigan, a prominent senior supply chain executive and VP and Chief Procurement Officer at The Hershey Company. Tricia will share her personal highs and lows, offer invaluable insights and lessons learned throughout her distinguished career.
Tricia has over 30 years of consumer packaged goods experience and has served in a variety of leadership roles across Procurement, Engineering and R&D at global organizations such as Kraft Foods and Dean Foods/White Wave Foods. Prior to joining Hershey, she was Chief Procurement Officer at Dawn Foods.
This webinar is a must-attend for women aspiring to excel in the field. Discover how Tricia carved her path to the top and emerged as a respected leader. Don't miss this chance to hear from an industry leader. Gain practical advice and empowering recommendations tailored specifically for women in supply chain roles.
ISM membership is not required to attend – all are welcome.
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ISM not only provides training for individuals, but provides education for teams from classroom to virtual group learning.