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Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) Canada's Leading Designation for Supply Chain Professionals also known as the CSCL Designation

Com­plete the NIS­CL-CSCL Pro­gram by June 2026

All current designation candidates in the NISCL-CSCL program must complete the learning requirements and Final Exam Process by June 2026.

Required Core Learning

Six Core NISCL-CSCL Online Modules

  • Foundations of Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement Strategy and Supply Management
  • Inventory, Logistics Management and Transportation
  • Operations and Process Design Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Global Strategic Sourcing


Four Core NISCL-CSCL Virtual Workshops

  • Effective Leadership
  • The Art of Negotiation
  • The Importance of Communication
  • Risk Management

Required Regulated Learning

Two Regulated NISCL-CSCL Online Modules

  • Public Sector Supply Chain Management
  • Major Projects, Capital Goods, and Services





Two Regulated NISCL-CSCL Virtual Workshops

  • Contract Management & Competitive Bidding Workshop
  • Ethics: Social and Environmental Responsibility Workshop

Graduation Requirements

  • In addition to an overall grade of 60%, a passing grade of 50% in each of the course components is required.
  • Module: Final assignment/case analysis and group/individual participation. Weighted at 30%.
  • Workshops: Session work, case analysis or project assignment and group/individual participation. Weighted at 15%.
  • Final Exam Process: Full Case analysis demonstrating leadership competencies of the program. Weighted at 55%.
  • Three (3) years of practical experience. All relevant work experience (including summer employment, internships, and co-op placements) will be applied towards the practical component.

Final Examination Process

  • Final Exam Preparatory Workshop (10%)

Case-based final exam testing the application of knowledge acquired throughout the program (45%). Candidate performance will be monitored throughout the program.

Expe­ri­enced Already?

If you would like to discuss potential exemptions based on your work experience and believe that you may still be able to graduate by June 2026, contact Sara McKnight at [email protected].