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Diploma In Procurement And Supply Chain Management

Start Strong With a Dynam­ic Sup­ply Chain Career

The Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is geared to supply chain professionals early in their career. Providing foundational knowledge to prepare you for real-life employment scenarios, NISCL's Diploma program is the first step towards enhancing your supply chain knowledge.

Who Does This Benefit?

The Diploma will be of interest to anyone seeking a career in supply management. If you want to pursue a career in supply chain, this is the program for you.


  • Anyone who handles procurement

  • Buyers, procurement, purchasing managers

  • Junior buyers looking for next step in their supply chain careers

Why Take The Diplo­ma Program

Build foundational knowledge while gaining practical experience.

Recognition:

Obtain professional recognition for the experience and knowledge you possess.

Advancement:

Continue to build your professional abilities and take the next step in your career.

General Knowledge:

Stay current on best practices and new developments in the field.

Pro­gram at a glance

Modules(13-Week Courses)

  • Purchasing Process and Practice
  • Legal Issues and Ethics in Supply Chain
  • Evaluating Supply Management Costing Data

Workshops(5 Workshops)

  • The Art of Negotiation
  • Inventory Management
  • Financial Scope of Supply Chain Management
  • Contract Management and Competitive Bidding
  • Transportation Services

Program Completion Evaluation

You will be required to complete an online multiple-choice examination. The exam may be taken at any time once you have successfully completed your course requirements and membership are confirmed.

Plus any two of the electives below:

  • Risk Management
  • Ethics: Environmental and Social Responsibility
  • The Importance of Communication
  • Effective Leadership

Grad­u­a­tion requirements

  • Successful completion of all course components
  • Successful completion of the Diploma Final Exam
  • Membership with NISCL
  • One year of applicable work experience

Diplo­ma Final Exam

Once you have completed all Diploma program requirements and met the membership requirements, you will be eligible to write the Diploma Final Exam.

The exam is completed online and consists of 80 multiple-choice questions. You will have up to two (2) hours to complete it and may do so from your home or office at a time that is convenient for you. You may take the exam up to two (2) times, and you must score at least 70% to pass on either your first or second attempt.

Please email [email protected] when you are ready to complete the exam!

Your Diploma certificate will be automatically issued upon successful completion of the exam.