Virtual Classroom

Online Education for In Demand Skills

ISM, the leader in supply management education, now offers in-depth supply management courses live and online. These in-depth learning opportunities connect you to experts in supply chain management. With numerous topics geared toward all competency levels, there’s something for everyone, no matter where you’re at in your career.

Not only will you connect with experts in your field, but you’ll benefit from the interaction with your peers in a unique, online classroom setting. Delivered live through Zoom, your instructor will encourage you to have your video and microphone on so you can ask questions and participate in discussions. Our goal is that you’ll leave armed with new skills and knowledge to apply immediately in your role.

The Benefits of Virtual Supply Management Education

Expert Delivered

Our Virtual Classroom courses are created in collaboration with the industry’s leading subject matter experts, resulting in the most relevant education available in supply management.

Real-World Experience

ISM partners with our industry’s best instructors, who have a wealth of real-world experience to weave into the training. You’ll leave with new skills that are immediately applicable in your role.

Collaborative

Not only will you gain from expert-led instruction, but virtual breakout rooms will afford you the opportunity to work with and connect with your peers as you work through case studies and problem sets.

Meet Some of the Virtual Classroom Instructors

ISM instructors are industry-leading subject matter experts. They are dedicated to the profession of supply management and to helping practitioners succeed. Hear more about their experience teaching ISM courses.

 

Here’s what past participants say about their ISM Virtual Classroom experience…

This course felt very aligned with my day to day job. I can see many instances where I will be able to apply what I learned in the course to agreements and negotiations in my current role"

Course was very well presented virtually.  Much of the information is not taught anywhere else and it's not common knowledge."

This was extremely useful and I learned many new techniques I will be implementing right away!"

"EXCELLENT instructor! Very knowledgeable and managed time very well. Great examples, great pace, good sense of humor!

I would not change a thing. And I appreciated that [the instructor] made the class interactive…"

I would recommend this course to others because its a great segue for anyone interested in developing a SRM program and an introduction into many of the common areas businesses focus on."

Interested in Multi Day Virtual Classroom?

Multi-day Virtual Classroom courses contain the same depth of material as in-person seminar courses. They have the same level of engagement with the instructor and with other participants. We hope to see you in the Virtual Classroom soon!

Learn More

Upcoming Virtual Classroom Courses

April

28-29

2026

VIRTUAL CLASS

Logistics and Material Management

This course is a comprehensive supply chain management course designed to elevate your understanding and skills in the key areas of materials management and logistics. This course offers an integrated approach to mastering the planning, acquisition, flow, and distribution of production materials from raw materials to finished products. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to optimize your organization's supply chain for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Online
Jeffery K Sjurseth

May

06-07

2026

VIRTUAL CLASS

Advanced Analytics: A Hands-On Procurement Strategy Workshop

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.

Online
Tina Oliver

May

12-13

2026

VIRTUAL CLASS

Performance Based Statements of Work (SOW)

Are you ready to maximize your supplier performance and supply management negotiation skills? This supply management course will provide you with new knowledge on how to develop effective performance-based statements of work (SOW) to improve your performance with suppliers. Get strategic and practical insight into SOW that aren’t just theoretical but will result in more successful contracts. During the two-day intensive supply management training, you’ll explore specific tools and techniques and examine common mistakes – and, most importantly, learn how to avoid them. You will gain hands-on experience using actual case studies and Q&A sessions. If your organization seeks to maximize supplier performance and it is one of your functional responsibilities, you won’t want to miss this practical and applicable course.

Online
Tessa Dean