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The ASCM Procurement Certificate focuses on the procurement function and covers topics such as

  • developing a strategic sourcing strategy,
  • establishing effective procurement policies,
  • selecting optimal suppliers,
  • engaging in effective contract management negotiations,
  • tracing the purchase order flow,
  • reviewing supplier and internal procurement organization performance,
  • engaging in sustainable and ethical sourcing.
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  • Develop a strategic sourcing strategy for procurement.
  • Establish effective procurement policies that align with organizational goals.
  • Score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers for better procurement outcomes.
  • Engage in more effective contract management negotiations.
  • Trace the purchase order flow from requirements identification to purchase order close-out.
  • Use data and metrics to review supplier and internal procurement organization performance.
  • Practice sustainable and ethical sourcing to contribute to the overall sustainability of the organization.
  • Understand procurement regulations and how to comply with them.
  • Manage supplier relationships effectively to ensure long-term success.
  • Develop problem-solving skills to address procurement-related issues.

Each ASCM certificate program ends with an online exam. After passing the exam, each candidate will receive a PDF certificate and digital badge to display on LinkedIn profiles or within email signatures.

Additionally, candidates will earn for their APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CTSC, CLTD)

  • 36 certification maintenance points upon program completion in case of instructor-led version in combination with the online learning self-paced program
  • 20 certification maintenance points upon program completion in case of self-paced version

Please note:
ASCM members have lifetime access to their badges; nonmembers can access badges for one year. All learners have lifetime access to their PDF certificates.

English

An advanced level of English is necessary (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Minimum Level B1)

Webinar series: € 1.599,- (plus VAT)

Combine the self-paced online program  (20 hrs eLearning) with 8 expert webinars over 8 weeks, 1.5 hrs each. During these sessions, industry experts provide insights and their best practices about the key topics of the ASCM Procurement Certificate and offer valuable tips to prepare for the exam.

Includes: 8x1.5hrs webinars with Supply Chain Expert partitioners, ASCM Procurement Certificate eLearning for selfstudy, online exam and ASCM membership (for 1 year)


Selfstudy:€ 599,- (plus VAT)
Self-paced online program that includes about 20 hours of education with text sessions, video clips and practice questions to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.
Includes: ASCM Procurement Certificate eLearning for selfstudy, online exam and ASCM membership (for 1 year)