Certificate Programs

APICS Certificate Programs 

Training new hires and upskilling employees is key to improving performance and streamlining operations. 

These certifications are a hybrid of online learning and live instructional sessions giving participants access to networking opportunities and coaching from an APICS certified instructor.  Each certification is scheduled for 4 weeks in length with two (2) cohort live learning sessions for one (1) hour in the middle and end of the course.  At the end of the certificate program content participants that pass the certificate program exam will receive special recognition from ASCM for their accomplishment.  

These programs are ideal for organizations want to supplement their on-the-job training programs for new or existing employee groups.  To discuss how these certificates can benefit you or your organization please reach out to us at [email protected].  Group discounts are available.

Certificate Program vs. Certification Credential

The Planning, Purchasing, Technology, and Warehouse Certificates are part of the APICS Certificate Program.  What distinguishes a certificate program from a certification program is the focus on mastery of the content taught throughout the course.  Certificate Programs guide a learner through concepts and have an exit exam to test understanding of the material covered. Whereas, Certification Programs such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), have a proctored exam testing for mastery of the concepts taught in the certification exam preparation course.  Often certifications require prior experience or other credentials to be eligible to sit for the certification exam.

The Supply Chain Planning Certificate program introduces essential planning fundamentals and clearly explains how to integrate all planning functions within a company to help reduce disruptions and streamline operations. 

The program helps you and your team develop a common language and knowledge base while exploring how to:

• Trace the flow of planning from business plan to execution
• Interpret and manage the master production schedule
• Interpret and manage the material requirements plan
• Help advance supply and operations planning meetings
• Identify technologies to support synchronous planning
• Create a channel tree design for a distribution system
• Contribute to production activity control activities

Check the calendar for the current class schedule or contact us at [email protected].

​The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program introduces essential procurement fundamentals and clearly explains how effective procurement practices support an organization's competitive strategy and minimize supply chain risk.

The program helps you and your team develop a common language and knowledge base while exploring:

• The fundamentals of Purchasing
• Sourcing Strategies
• Purchase Order Management and Performance Measurement
• Contract Management and Negotiations
• Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
• Procurement Evaluation Metrics and Intelligent Supply Chain

Check the calendar for the current class schedule or contact us at [email protected].

​Take the first step toward digitizing your supply chain. ASCM’s Supply Chain Technology Certificate program provides
learners with a foundational understanding of current and emerging technologies.

ASCM’s Supply Chain Technology Certificate program equips you and your team with a common knowledge base while learning how to:

• Streamline and improve operational performance using key technologies
• Bolster reliability and advance processes by proposing new solutions
• Minimize security threats
• Effectively evaluate the benefits and risks of various supply chain technologies

Check the calendar for the current class schedule or contact us at [email protected].

The Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate program, developed by ASCM in partnership with Prologis, helps your team develop a common
language and knowledge base, while exploring how to:

• Implement problem-solving processes
• Categorize inventory and manage costs
• Apply performance metrics
• Follow sustainable practices 

Check the calendar for the current class schedule or contact us at [email protected].

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