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Self-Study Certificates and Programs
We offer ASCM’s self-study programs that focus on critical areas of supply chain management so learners can choose courses that align with their career goals. Browse the current self-study certificate programs below.
ASCM Certificate Programs (self-study)
Unlock new opportunities with ASCM’s certificate programs.
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The Supply Chain Planning Certificate Program teaches you the fundamentals of supply chain planning with a focus on synchronized planning.
Synchronized planning is a cross functional approach to planning that engages multiple functional stakeholders working together to align their plans and strategies to create a cohesive and integrated plan that supports your organization goals and objectives.
The Supply Chain Planning Certificate enables you to:
Understand the flow of planning from business plan to execution
Link business strategy to company plans
Contribute to production and control activities
Interpret and manage the master production schedule
Interpret and manage the material requirements plan
Determine order and reorder points
Create a channel tree design for a distribution system
Identify technologies to support synchronous planning
What’s covered in the Supply Chain Planning Certificate course?
The Supply Chain Planning Certificate provides you with the technical knowledge and strategies to use synchronized planning for effective end-product production. A brief overview of the key items you will learn in the course include:
What is Synchronized Planning?
Strategic Planning – Business Planning
Strategic Planning – Demand Planning and S&OP
Tactical Planning- Master Scheduling/MRP
Operations Execution-Purchasing and Production Activity Control, APS
Distribution and Logistics Planning
How do I earn the Planning Certificate?
The Supply Chain Planning Certificate course is a self-paced online program that includes:
20 hours of education
Flashcards, video clips and practice questions to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic
A comprehensive final exam
After passing the exam, students receive a certificate and digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, you can earn 20 certification maintenance points upon program completion.
What languages is the Certificate Program available in?
The certificate program is available in Français, Español and English.
How much does the Certificate Program cost?
ASCM Member rate: $495
New member rate (includes 1 year ASCM Membership): $595
Nonmember rate: $695
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The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program is a foundational education program designed to help both entry-level and experienced supply chain professionals expand their procurement knowledge and skills. The program provides an overview of procurement fundamentals, sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, negotiations, evaluation metrics, and more.
You’ll be better equipped to:
Develop a strategic sourcing strategy
Establish effective procurement policies
Effectively score supplier capabilities and select optimal suppliers
Engage in more effective contract management negotiations
Trace the purchase order flow from requirements identification to purchase order close-out
Review supplier and internal procurement organization performance using data and metrics
Engage in sustainable and ethical sourcing
How do I earn the Certificate?
This self-paced program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam within an interactive online platform. You will also have access to flashcards, video clips, practice questions and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.
After passing the exam, you will earn your certificate and a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, learners can earn 20 certification maintenance points upon completion of the program.
What languages is the Certificate Program available in?
The ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certificate Program is now available in Francais, Espanol and English.
How much does it cost?
ASCM Member rate: $495
New member rate (includes 1 year ASCM Membership): $595
Nonmember rate: $695
Where can I find more information?
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The Supply Chain Resilience Certificate program is a premier continuing education certificate designed to help experienced supply chain professionals expand their resilience knowledge and skills.
The program provides you with comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, practices, and trends related to organizational and strategic supply chain resilience. You’ll be better equipped to:
Integrate resilience in supply chain management
Manage risk in supply chains
Make data-driven decisions
Strengthen supplier collaboration and relationships
Prepare for potential disruptions using data and strategic planning
What’s in the course
Foundations of Supply Chain Resilience
Learn how to identify critical resources needed to create a resilient supply chain and the benefits of achieving end-to-end visibility.
Risk Management in Supply Chains
Learn how to identify risks and analyze their impact, steps for developing a risk management plan, and the role of risk management training in a supply chain organization.
Strategic Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making and Collaboration
Discover strategic sourcing in supply chain resilience, define data analytics and key performance indicators, and explain the importance of information flows.
Secure and Flexible Systems
Understand the key elements of a secure supply chain and how different distribution and order management components can build resilience.
Leadership and Resilient Organizational Culture
Learn how supply chain leaders must balance resilience and efficiency to secure your network during a disruption and how your leadership style can affect your supply chain.
Sustainability, Innovation and Technology in Supply Chain Resilience
Discover how implementing sustainable practices and utilizing technology can improve the resilience of your supply chain.
How do I earn the Supply Chain Resilience Certificate?
The self-paced program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam within an interactive online platform. You will also have access to video clips, practice questions, and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.
After passing the exam, you will earn your certificate and a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, learners can earn 20 certification maintenance points upon completion of the program.
How much does the Supply Chain Resilience Certificate Program cost?
ASCM Member rate: $495
New member rate (includes 1 year ASCM Membership): $595
Nonmember rate: $695
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Are you looking for a way to advance your career? Stand out in a competitive job market with the new ASCM Supply Chain Technology Certificate. This certificate gives you an understanding of how to implement the latest technologies in your supply chain organization to reduce costs, boost performance and achieve a more sustainable supply chain.
You’ll learn about the newest supply chain technologies through case studies from globally recognized organizations. After completing the program, you’ll know how to:
Streamline and improve operational performance using key technologies
Bolster reliability and advance processes by proposing new solutions
Minimize security threats and effectively evaluate the benefits and risks of various supply chain technologies
Make informed and reliable decisions directly affecting overall supply chain performance
ASCM Supply Chain Technology Course Topics
Blockchain
You’ll learn how blockchain can allow for more transparent supply chains, improve product traceability, and enable smart contracts and NFTs within the industry to maintain a digital record of workflows and processes.
Advanced Analytics and Automation
Learn how predictive analytics uses machine learning algorithms and data mining to predict future events and how prescriptive analytics takes it one step further by providing specific recommendations based on available data. Understand how artificial intelligence and robotics can be implemented in supply chain to automate routine tasks.
Internet of Things
Learn about the infrastructure of the Internet of things, what it means for supply chain, and how digital twins can help companies make data-driven decisions. Explore how connected logistics and smart production can streamline operations, cut costs and shorten delivery times.
Cybersecurity
Discover the latest governance in cybersecurity, anti-hacking technology and access controls to manage, assess, mitigate and monitor your network.
Demand Planning Technologies
This section will cover the reliability of supply chain forecasting technology, the integration of enabling technology, and the role of data and pattern recognition for inventory management and production.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and 3D Printing
Learn about additive manufacturing and 3D printing in supply chain, appropriate use cases and in-house vs. outsourcing considerations.
How do I earn the Supply Chain Technology Certificate?
The Technology Certificate course is a self-paced online program that includes:
20 hours of education
Flashcards, video clips and practice questions to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic
A comprehensive final exam
After passing the exam, receive a certificate and digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, earn 20 certification maintenance points upon program completion.
How much does the Supply Chain Technology Certificate Program cost?
ASCM Member rate: $495
New member rate (includes 1 year ASCM Membership): $595
Nonmember rate: $695
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Drive innovation, improve quality and increase efficiency with the Supplier Relationship Management Certificate program! This premier continuing education certificate will give you the knowledge and best practices to transform your supplier relationships into competitive advantages.
The program provides you with comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, tools, and trends related to supplier relationship management. You’ll be better equipped to:
Identify, evaluate and deepen supplier and vendor relationships
Negotiate supplier contracts and agreements
Evaluate and monitor the benefits and risks associated with suppliers
Enhance organizational efficiency and drive value across your supply chain
What’s in the course
Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management
Discover the different types of supplier relationships, contracts and agreements, challenges associated with supplier relationship management.
Supplier Selection and Evaluation
Understand the importance behind strategic supplier selections and how to use criteria ranking methodology to identify supplier capabilities.
Supplier Development
Examine the various roles and responsibilities for supplier relationship management, types of financial assistance, and how supplier collaboration can lead to innovation for your organization.
Supplier Performance Management
Understand the industry standards and best practices for monitoring, evaluating, reporting, and communicating performance expectations and how to assess and evaluate supplier performance to ensure expectations are being met.
Supplier Risk Management
Learn how to identify and assess the risks associated with different suppliers and the strategies and practices for monitoring, managing, and mitigating supplier risks.
Supplier Relationship Management Best Practices
Determine how to manage supplier relationships through clear communication, collaboration, and performance monitoring and discover how to leverage technology to streamline SRM processes.
View course Table of Contents (PDF)
How do I earn the Supplier Relationship Management Certificate?
The self-paced program includes 20 hours of education and a comprehensive final exam within an interactive online platform. You will also have access to flashcards, video clips, practice questions, and more to help cultivate a stronger understanding of each topic.
After passing the exam, you will earn your certificate and a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and within your email signature. Additionally, learners can earn 20 certification maintenance points upon completion of the program.
How much does the Supplier Relationship Management Certificate Program cost?
ASCM Member rate: $495
New member rate (includes 1 year ASCM Membership): $595
Nonmember rate: $695
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The Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate, developed by ASCM in partnership with Prologis, signifies the completion of a foundational education program designed to help individuals build their knowledge in warehousing and distribution.
The program provides an overview of distribution inventory management, product storage, packaging and shipment, sustainability in logistics and so much more.
How it Works
The exam tests the skills learned in the Supply Chain Warehouse Certificate course. This self-paced education program features a series of courses designed to help you learn about leading practices across the warehousing and distribution industries.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate and a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and in your email signature. Additionally, learners can earn 20 certification maintenance points upon completion of the program.
What does it cost?
Current ASCM Member: $495
New member rate (includes 1 year ASCM Membership): $595
Nonmember rate: $695
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Foundations of Supply Chain Management (self-study)
Choose from six different foundational supply chain courses, offered by topic, to earn certification maintenance points or just give your career a boost. You can also purchase all six modules for a discounted rate of $420 ($300 for ASCM Members).
Learn more about all of the available modules, objectives and lessons: Foundations of Supply Chain Management Course Overview (PDF)
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$420.00
The proper management of inventory, the planning process, manufacturing, distribution management, logistics, processes, and the purchasing function are fundamental to a successful supply chain. This self-study course covers key concepts and terms to start building a working knowledge of the methods, techniques, and language of operations management and supply chain management. This product includes all six modules of the Foundations of Supply Chain Management.
What’s Included:
—Introduction to Supply Chain Principles
This course covers key concepts and terms to start building a working knowledge of the methods, techniques, and language of operations management and supply chain management.
—Foundations of Inventory Management (PIM)
Inventory, if managed strategically, can be used to establish and maintain a company’s competitive advantage. Whether you are a materials manager, buyer/purchaser or inventory planner — or simply need to understand inventory — this course introduces the fundamental concepts.
—Foundations of Distribution & Logistics (PDL)
Distribution and logistics professionals must solve thorny problems involving time, place, delivery and levels of service in order for organizations to compete successfully. This course introduces the fundamental concepts required to create an optimal distribution and logistics strategy.
—Foundations of Operations Planning (POP)
Operations planning is the ability to take a company’s strategy and break it down into manageable action items. This course introduces the essential concepts and tools required to plan to your company’s strategy.
—Foundations of Manufacturing Management
Modern manufacturing techniques have permeated the industry. Competitive manufacturing managers must be familiar with these practices, tools and procedures. This course introduces the fundamental concepts required to align manufacturing with business needs.
—Foundations of Managing Operations
Strategic supply chain managers understand the importance of mastering organizational process management and control. This course introduces the fundamental concepts and decision-making tools required for managing operations.
Download the Course Overview Guide to see all the available modules, objectives and lessons.
Course Format
This course is offered as a self-study program. Course materials are delivered online. Course content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge. Try it on desktop, tablet, or mobile—interactive study tools work either way. You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace.
Delivery:
Digital access through the ASCM website. The license is valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
How much does the FOSCM Program cost?
Regular price: $420
ASCM Member price: $230
The student must have a current ASCM Membership to receive the discounted price.
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Learn to describe how the management of processes and operations is affected by product volume, service requirements, variety, demand variation and visibility. Discover the principles of effective product and service design. Gain knowledge of valuable project management models that you can apply to projects and daily operations.
Included Modules:
Operations Management (PM001)
Introduction to Process and Operations (PMO02)
Project Management (PMO03)
Product Design and Development (PMO04)
Process Design Strategies (PMO05)
Total Quality Management (PMO07)
Statistical Quality Control (PMO08)
Process Improvement and Optimization (PMO09)
Organizational Management and Performance (PMO10)
Course Format
Courses are delivered entirely online. Content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge. Try it on desktop, tablet, or mobile—interactive study tools work either way. You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace.
Subscription Length: 365 days
Seat Time: 27 hours (3 hours per module)
Maintenance Points: 24 points (+3 for first time completion of any Foundations course)
How much does the Program cost?
Non-Member Price $300
ASCM Member Price $150
The student must have a current ASCM Membership to receive the discounted price.
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Learn to explain how inventory objectives must be balanced with the needs of marketing, sales and finance. Discover the key decisions made by effective inventory managers. Gain knowledge of how inventory accuracy is maintained and apply that knowledge to make an impact.
Included Modules:
Operations Management (PIM01)
Introduction to Inventory Management (PIM02)
Purpose and Function of Inventory (PIM03)
Inventory Replenishment Management (PIM04)
Inventory Replenishment Techniques and Inventory Performance (PIM05)
Lean Inventory — Theory and Practice (PIM07)
Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement (PIM08)
Sourcing Strategies (PIM09)
Purchase Order Management (PIM10)
Course Format
Courses are delivered entirely online. Content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge. Try it on desktop, tablet, or mobile—interactive study tools work either way. You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace.
Subscription Length: 365 days
Seat Time: 27 hours (3 hours per module)
Maintenance Points: 24 points (+3 for first time completion of any Foundations course)
How much does the course cost?
Non-Member Price $300
ASCM Member Price $150
The student must have a current ASCM Membership to receive the discounted price.
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Learn why distribution channels are so important. Be able to describe different channel design models. Explain tradeoffs between different channel network designs, including customer response time, product variety, product availability and delivery time. Explore inventory management and its function in distribution and logistics.
Included Modules:
Operations Management (PDL01)
Introduction to Distribution and Logistics (PDL02)
Channel Network Design (PDL03)
Distribution Inventory Management (PDL04)
Distribution Requirements Planning (PDL05)
Warehouse Management (PDL07)
Packaging and Materials Handling (PDL08)
Transportation Management (PDL09)
Transportation Operations (PDL10)
Course Format
Courses are delivered entirely online. Content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge. Try it on desktop, tablet, or mobile—interactive study tools work either way. You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace.
Subscription Length: 365 days
Seat Time: 27 hours (3 hours per module)
Maintenance Points: 24 points (+3 for first time completion of any Foundations course)
How much does the course cost?
Non-Member Price $300
ASCM Member Price $150
The student must have a current ASCM Membership to receive the discounted price.
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Learn how to create a business strategy. Work with a business planning model to develop a mission and vision. Explore the universal principles of forecast management. Define and understand demand management. Dive into the details of sales and operations planning.
Included Modules:
Operations Management (POP01)
Introduction to Planning (POP02)
Forecasting (POP03)
Demand Management (POP04)
Sales and Operations Planning (POP05)
Aggregate Operations Planning (POP07)
Master Scheduling Foundations (POP08)
Master Scheduling Processes (POP09)
Operations Systems (POP10)
Course Format
Courses are delivered entirely online. Content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge. Try it on desktop, tablet, or mobile—interactive study tools work either way. You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace.
Subscription Length: 365 days
Seat Time: 27 hours (3 hours per module)
Maintenance Points: 24 points (+3 for first time completion of any Foundations course)
How much does the course cost?
Non-Member Price $300
ASCM Member Price $150
The student must have a current ASCM Membership to receive the discounted price.
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Explore how manufacturing strategy informs manufacturing process choices. Describe the necessary elements for an effective product-structure-management process. Discover how manufacturing professionals determine needs using material requirements planning (MRP).
Included Modules:
Operations Management (PMM01)
Introduction to Manufacturing Management (PMM02)
Manufacturing Product Structures (PMM03)
Basics of Material Requirements Planning (PMM04)
Managing with MRP (PMM05)
Capacity Planning and Management (PMM07)
Production Activity Control (PMM08)
Advanced Scheduling (PMM09)
Lean Production Management (PMM10)
Course Format
Courses are delivered entirely online. Content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge. Try it on desktop, tablet, or mobile—interactive study tools work either way. You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace.
Subscription Length: 365 days
Seat Time: 27 hours (3 hours per module)
Maintenance Points: 24 points (+3 for first time completion of any Foundations course)
How much does the course cost?
Non-Member Price $300
ASCM Member Price $150
The student must have a current ASCM Membership to receive the discounted price.
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Designed by top industry experts, ASCM’s certificate programs are developed to address the demands of today’s supply chain landscape, offering you a flexible way to expand your knowledge and skills.
ASCM Certificate Programs include:
Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate
Supply Chain Procurement Certificate
Supply Chain Planning Certificate
Supply Chain Technology Certificate
Supplier Relationship Management Certificate
Supply Chain Resilience Certificate
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Certificates are ideal for a variety of supply chain professionals looking to enhance their careers:
Early careerist: Build fundamental education in key areas of the supply chain to help set you apart from your peers.
Experienced professionals: Deepen your understanding of various supply chain topics and stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Business Leaders: Directors and senior management who need to understand areas of the supply chain to make informed decisions for their department/division to execute company strategy.Item description
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A user-friendly, self-paced and modernized learning experience makes the Foundations of Supply Chain Management program motivating, engaging and attainable for beginner to mid-career professionals.
Choose from six different foundational supply chain courses, offered by topic, to earn certification maintenance points or just give your career a boost.
Foundations courses include:
Foundations of Managing Operations
Foundations of Manufacturing Management
Foundations of Operations Planning
Foundations of Distribution & Logistics (PDL)
Foundations of Inventory Management
Introduction to Supply Chain Principles
The Foundations of Supply Chain Management is available as a Full Suite (Six Modules)
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