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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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November
05-06
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Fundamentals of Strategic Sourcing
You’ve got the fundamentals of supply management down and are off-and-running in your purchasing career. Now, it’s time to take the next step and boost your skills and knowledge for even greater success. This sourcing training will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed and offers hands-on exercises using quadrant analysis and supplier evaluations. It also examines how to develop content for a service-related RFP. This course will ensure you have the most up-to-date skills and knowledge for strategic sourcing. You’ll gain resources to add new value to your organization. This course is an excellent follow-up to the Fundamentals of Purchasing course
OnlineJudah P Seidman, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M. -
November
12
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Financial Analysis
Analyzing financial data, using benchmarking metrics and supply data to understand a supplier’s financial situation and market position, help ensure your organization can develop and execute an appropriate supplier engagement strategy. Learn how to analyze supplier financial health to protect your organization.
OnlineLihong Wu -
November
13
2025
For the Women’s Supply Management Community, this meeting will be an opportunity for our three Committees to report out and discuss progress based on the community’s goals. If you’re affiliated with the women’s community, interested in getting involved or want to learn more, please join us for this interactive session. ISM membership is not required to attend – all are welcome. The following Committees will come together for this update.
The following Committees will come together for this quarterly update.
- Recruitment and Rebranding Supply Management
- Mentorship Program
- Addressing Women’s Challenges (Including Unconscious Bias)
**** ISM membership is not required to attend – all are welcome.
Online - Recruitment and Rebranding Supply Management
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Nov-Dec
13-15
2025
GUIDED LEARNING
Excellence in Risk Management
Today’s supply chains face constant uncertainty, making it critical to have strategies that manage both everyday and extraordinary risks. To optimize business results, risk must be systematically identified, analyzed and assessed through the global supply chain in terms of impact and probability and supply management must generate options to reduce or mitigate the perceived risks. Led by an ISM subject matter expert, this course covers risk management through weekly webinars and daily, self-paced training modules that consist of online reading, multimedia, knowledge checks and practical application activities. Join us for this Guided Learning to expand your knowledge of risk management so you can identify, analyze and assess risk in the global supply chain.
OnlineRalph L Carlton, II, CPSM -
November
18
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyAccelerating AI in Industry: From Machine Learning to Agentic Intelligence
Explore the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact across industries. This webinar will delve into the progression from traditional machine learning to generative AI and the emerging frontier of agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of goal-directed behavior. Learn how these technologies are reshaping operations, decision-making, and innovation.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the distinctions between machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI.
- Evaluate the strategic implications of adopting advanced AI systems.
- Explore future trends and ethical considerations in autonomous AI deployment.
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