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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 (formerly operating as SCMAO or SCMABC) Diploma program is the first step towards enhancing your supply chain knowledge. Completion of The Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management qualifies graduates for the CSCL Designation (in addition to CSCMP, with the intent to replace CSCMP) program .

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 (Common with CSCL)
  • Inventory Management
  • Financial Scope of Supply Chain Management
  • Contract Management and Competitive Bidding (Common with CSCL)
  • Transportation Services

Program Completion Evaluation

You will need to attend the three-day Diploma Final Workshop once all other program requirements are met.

Plus any two of the electives below:

  • Risk Management (Common with CSCL)
  • Ethics: Environmental and Social Responsibility (Common with CSCL)
  • The Importance of Communication (Common with CSCL)
  • Effective Leadership (Common with CSCL)

Grad­u­a­tion requirements

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

Diplo­ma Final Workshop

The Diploma Final Workshop is available to those who have completed all course components of the Diploma program. This three-day, online intensive, provides participants with an opportunity to select a scenario that is most pertinent to their respective supply chain background and career focus. Successful completion of the Diploma Final Workshop is required to complete the Diploma program.

  • Full case study evaluation

Diplo­ma Program Spring 2024 Calendar

Diploma Program:
Final Workshop

July 26, 27, 28, 2024
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Diploma Program:
Inventory Management

April 1, 2025
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Diploma Program:
Purchasing Process and Practice

September 4, 2024 - December 4, 2024
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Diploma Program:
Transportation Services

October 29, 30, 2024
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