APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Instructor-led Certification Preparation ONLINE Course (April 28th – June 9th 2026)

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Instructor-led Certification Preparation ONLINE Course (April 28th – June 9th 2026)

This course is the best curriculum worldwide for professional training and certification in the field of Supply Chain Management. Developed by APICS (ASCM) – The Association for Operations Management. It consists of digital materials, Instructor led sessions and web-based study tools that reflect the entire APICS CSCP Exam Content Manual (ECM) and provides a broad view of global end-to-end supply chain management. Each module will further empower you with an understanding of best practices, techniques, and technologies necessary to maximize your organization’s efficiency and impact the bottom line.

Dates, format and schedule:

Eleven (11) sessions (33 hours):

On 28, 30 April; 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 May; 2, 4 and 9 June 2026 – 3-hour sessions from 18:00 to 21:00 PM EEST time (17:00-20:00 Central European Time).

Minimum Number of Participants 6
Maximum Number of Participants 20

Location: Online training, Instructor-led

Time zones:

Sofia, Bulgaria; Bucharest, Romania; Athens, Greece; Istanbul, Turkey (18:00 - 21:00)

Vienna, Austria; Budapest, Hungary; Berlin, Munich Germany; Belgrade, Serbia; Zagreb, Croatia; Ljubljana, Slovenia; Skopje, Macedonia; Prague, Czech Republic; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; Milan, Rome Italy; Copenhagen, Denmark, Stockholm, Sweden, Basel, Lausanne Switzerland (17:00 - 20:00)

London, UK; Dublin, Ireland (16:00-19:00)

Riyadh, Jeddah Saudi Arabia (KSA) (18:00 - 20:00)

Abu Dhabi, Dubai United Arab Emirates (UAE) (19:00 - 21:00)

Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal Canada (10:00 – 13:00)

Seoul, South Korea (24:00 - 03:00)

Tokio, Japan (24:00 - 03:00)

USA Eastern time – ET - (11:00-14:00)
USA Central Time – CT- (10:00 – 13:00)
US MT (09:00-12:00)
U.S. PT (08:00-12:00)

Method of Delivery:

Virtual Classroom, Instructor-led.

During the training sessions, the instructor will share his screen and show the course presentation, while he delivers the training. You will be able to ask questions, solve cases, and interact with the other participants in the virtual classroom. You need to have a good Internet connection and a microphone.

Major Session Topics:

Module 1: Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting

• Visualizing the supply chain entities, structures, and flows used to procure and deliver goods and services
• Differentiating vertical versus horizontal integration and different levels of supply chain maturity
• Using planning, communicating, influencing, and prioritizing steps in demand management, including market research and demand forecasting
• Assessing portfolios and products using product portfolio management, the 4Ps of marketing, and product life-cycle management (PLM)
• Using sales and operations planning (S&OP) to align supply with demand

Module 2: Global Supply Chain Networks

• Designing the supply chain and configuring the supply chain network
• Balancing efficiency with responsiveness while being resilient
• Optimizing technology by matching requirements to various supply chain technologies and interfaces
• Forming cross-functional and cross-organizational supply chain design teams
• Safeguarding and maintaining cybersecurity, data privacy, and supply chain master data
• Improving the supply chain by measuring and analyzing performance with supply chain metrics focused on customers, financial reports, operational practices, and customer service
• Becoming familiar with accounting and financial reporting information and strategic analysis tools

Module 3: Sourcing Products and Services

• Following a sourcing process to capture changes, such as for new products
• Managing supply based on total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis
• Developing a category strategy and sourcing categories
• Doing spend and portfolio analyzes to right-size the supplier base
• Developing supply plans based on buyer-supplier relationships
• Influencing product designs to promote collaboration and requirements inclusiveness
• Negotiating effective supply contracts/purchase orders and selecting proper payment terms

Module 4: Internal Operations and Inventory

• Leveraging manufacturing planning and control including master planning, master scheduling, material requirements planning, distribution requirements planning, and various levels of capacity checks
• Managing, planning, and controlling inventory to keep it at proper levels and replenish it efficiently
• Understanding the effects of inventory on financial statements and inventory-related cost categories
• Using quality and continuous improvement techniques and principles, including lean and just-in-time

Module 5: Forward and Reverse Logistics

• Determining strategies for logistics, warehouse management, and transportation management
• Complying with international standards and considerations for import/export, tax/tariff, and labor laws
• Managing reverse logistics and waste

Module 6: Supply Chain Relationships

• Segmenting customers, suppliers, and other partners
• Using supplier relationship management (SRM) and customer relationship management (CRM) to develop, measure, and maintain relationships
• Understanding the communication process and dimensions

Module 7: Supply Chain Risk

• Identifying, assessing, classifying, and responding to supply chain risks in a cost-effective manner
• Learning about common supply chain risks and how to make preventive and contingent action plans

Module 8: Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology

• Considering inputs and objectives of organizational strategy and supply chain management strategy
• Recognizing and resolving strategic misalignments and gaps
• Building sustainable best practices and ensuring corporate social responsibility compliance
• Embracing sustainability principles, standards, and reporting methods, including the UN Global Compact and GRI sustainability reporting standards
• Assessing technology needs and learning about emerging technologies
• Implementing changes using project management and change management

Who should attend:

• Professionals in supply chain, logistics, production, planning, ERP consultants.
• Companies seeking to improve their knowledge in the Supply Chain Excellence.
• Organizations that intend to expand their Supply and Distribution Chains both domestically and internationally.
• Individuals who plan to take the APICS Certified Supply Chain certification exam.

All participants will get:

• Certificate for completion of the workshop ASCM CSCP
• The new ASCM CSCP Learning System that consist of:
• Reading Materials (printed books and online via an embedded e-reader or downloaded for study offline).
• Progress check questions to ensure you are retaining what you learn.
• Pretest to determine your current knowledge and identify areas for improvement.
• SmartStudy plan using your Pretest results to identify your most challenging topics and estimate study time.
• Section Quizzes to test knowledge retention and receive immediate feedback.
• Real-life scenarios in a Case Study designed to help reinforce key concepts.
• Study Flashcards to reinforce your memory of key terms, concepts, and definitions.
• Review Reports to track your results and progress.
• Posttest with content drawn from the APICS CSCP ECM.
• Practice Exams that are weighted and timed to mirror the computer-based CSCP exams to gain experience and confidence.
• Resource center to access additional information about the certification exam, study tools, and test-taking tips.
• Downloadable complimentary copy of the APICS CSCP Exam Content Manual and access certification information, exam study tools, printable flashcards, program updates, and more.

Printed books of CSCP Learning system are subject to additional cost. For the quote of the shipment cost a delivery address including the postcode, contact name and phone number are required.

Course price (includes CSCP Learning system 2026 digital edition*)

• We offer the best price in Europe for this type of training
• Save 300 Euro with Early bird registration, paid until 31 March 2026 – 1999 Euro +VAT
• Regular registration – 2299 Euro +VAT
• Registration and payment deadline – 17 April 2026
• The price includes all training materials in digital format and does not include the Exam.

Exam price:

• Exam Bundle (Exam and Free Retake*) for ASCM (APICS) Member – 1090 Euro +VAT

Candidates will ONLY qualify for Retake when they schedule and take their first exam within one year of purchasing their valid Authorization to Test and fail the exam.