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Training and Education for Today’s Rapidly Changing Supply Chain Landscape
Our profession is advancing rapidly and changing almost daily, posing new challenges to the supply management professional. As our industry evolves, so does ISM training. We are the only supply management association that provides training in all areas of our supply management profession.
We stay on top of trends and changes to keep our training relevant to what our members expect and need for success. With globally-recognized training programs, ISM education is respected across industries within supply management.
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Ways to Train in Supply Chain Management
ISM offers a variety of ways to get the training you need for success and advancement.
ISM Certificates
Discover ISM Certificates for an in-depth study of supply management topics. Designed for supply chain pros, these empower skill development and career advancement.
Each program has 5 self-paced courses, followed by a knowledge quiz, equipping you with the expertise for success in today's marketplace.
Live Online Training
ISM offers a robust suite of live online training opportunities, recognizing that virtual learning is both convenient and economical. Choose from short, info-packed webinars to more in-depth virtual classroom and guided study courses where you get the benefit of live instruction.
Self-Paced Training
ISM provides a library of self-paced learning from hot topic, on-demand webinars, to interactive skill-based e-learning. These offerings are designed for the busy professional. You get the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.
In-Person Training
Our Classroom In-Person Training is exclusively available as a customized group training program, delivered by global supply management industry experts to your team on-site. Benefit from in-depth seminars tailored to your organization’s unique needs, with focused learning and networking opportunities for your team members to engage with each other and their instructor.
Core Competency Areas for Training
ISM offers training across 16 core supply chain competencies and more than 70 sub-competencies. Explore each core competency area below to discover supporting education to advance your career.
Upcoming Education
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September
24-25
2025
When the objective is to lower cost and prevent supplier price increases, world-class organizations look closely at what and how they buy. Those involved in the Supply and Contracting activities are critical contributors to the organization ability to achieve high-level performance and will bring dramatic bottom line impact when equipped with the skills to both resist supplier price increases and identify and implement savings opportunities in today volatile marketplace.
OnlineRobi H Bendorf, CPSM, C.P.M. -
September
25
2025
Whether you’re actively job seeking, positioning yourself for a promotion, or simply wanting to strengthen your professional presence, standing out has never been more critical. If you’ve ever applied to dozens of jobs and heard nothing back, you’re not alone. Today’s market is flooded with qualified applicants, and resumes vanish into black holes. The problem isn’t your ability — it’s how the system works, and how you’re positioning yourself within it. Being “good on paper” isn’t enough. You’re not competing against a job description; you’re competing against other professionals you may never meet, and many of them look just as qualified as you.
In this interactive session, executive recruiter and former corporate leader Aaron Cleavinger, CPSM, C.P.M. pulls back the curtain on how hiring decisions are actually made — and why highly capable professionals are too often overlooked.
You'll learn how to:
- Differentiate Yourself Clearly — show exactly why you’re the best choice and stop blending in with other qualified candidates.
- Understand How Recruiters Really Work — see how shortlists are built, why great candidates get overlooked, and how to rise to the top.
- Turn Connections into Champions — build a network that actively opens doors, rather than an impressive list of occasional contacts.
- Control the Story Before Others Do — shape your reputation on LinkedIn, on paper, and in person so decision-makers see your value immediately.
This is not theory. Aaron brings live insights from the executive searches he’s running today, plus practical steps you can apply immediately. Expect candid advice, behind-the-scenes perspective, so you leave encouraged, confident, and armed with actionable steps to stand out and seize new opportunities.
Online -
October
01-02
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Negotiating for Excellence
Negotiation skills not only influence individual purchases, but also business relationships. It is an exploratory and communication process that identifies interests, walkaway alternatives and options. This course will hone your negotiation skills and build a foundation of knowledge enabling you to provide the best outcome for your organization.
OnlineCollins Ifenyichukwu Oluka, CPSM -
October
07
2025
SPONSOR WEBINAR
Proving Procurement’s Value: Metrics That Matter in Mid-Market
This is part 3 of a three-part webinar series entitled “Growth Diaries: A Mid-Market Procurement series”, presented by Zycus. Procurement in mid-market companies isn’t just a scaled-down version of enterprise. It’s a different game altogether. With leaner teams, faster growth, and a lot more pressure to “figure it out.”, This 3-part series is designed for teams who are starting to build or actively scaling their procurement capabilities.
In this final third webinar, Proving Procurement’s Value: Metrics That Matter in Mid-Market, you’ve built a working system. But how do you show it’s working, especially to finance, the business, and leadership?
In this webinar, we help you craft a narrative around procurement’s impact: savings, but also speed, compliance, and strategic alignment. This is about moving from “back office” to boardroom relevance.
Online -
October
08-09
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Global Procurement Project Management Essentials
This specialized Global Procurement Project Management Essentials course is tailored to professionals working within international procurement organizations. It aims to equip participants with the foundational skills and knowledge required to effectively manage projects in global procurement's dynamic and complex landscape. From initiating projects to optimizing supply chains, this course addresses the unique challenges and opportunities within the procurement sector.
OnlineSofia Macedo
