Take the Lead or Take the Leap.
The Stepping Stone to Your Procurement Career.
Procurement drives innovation, manages risks, and ensures sustainability of businesses behind-the-scene. Don't get stuck with cost-cutting and endless paperwork. It is time to step up your career.
Veteran Procurement Instructors
Receive guidance from real procurement veteran with decades of experience in reputable organizations.
Practical ChatGPT Application in Procurement
Be one step ahead and escape the grind of going through tons of information on your own.
Procurement Case Studies through Critical Thinking
Learn from the biggest Procurement fails that had actually happened. Not just imaginative scenarios.
Meaningful Networking Opportunities
Engage and have discussion with procurement professionals from around the world.
Learn Directly from Procurement Veteran with Proven Track Records
They are not instructors aimed to deliver only theories but to show you the know-how through decades of working experience in the industry.
Martin John
- Over 25 years in strategic sourcing and supplier relations.
- Senior procurement leader at BAT for 13 years.
- LinkedIn’s top procurement instructor with 4.7/5.0 rating from 50,000 professionals
Martin’s the kind of leader who gets supplier cost savings without blowing up the relationship, because he knows how to influence.
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Don Klock
- Led procurement for Colgate, managing $7.6 billion in global spend.
- Designed two Coursera courses taken by 38,000+ procurement professionals.
- Teaching experience of over 16 years.
Don has built global teams and created systems that actually stick. He knows the difference between good theory and what really works in the real world. And he teaches the latter.
Richard Beaumont
- Former VP of Central Procurement at Rolls-Royce and former KPMG Patner.
- Advised FTSE100 and Fortune 500 companies and rebuilt entire procurement ecosystems.
Richard doesn’t talk about transformation—he’s lived it. He’s one of the few people actually showing how AI works inside procurement. Real examples and no jargon. If it doesn’t work, he doesn’t teach it.
Eight Weeks. Four Hours Per Session.
One International Procurement Certification.
Become a Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), Manager (CIPM), or Leader (CIPL) in eight weeks. Accredited by the International Federation of Procurement and Supply Management (IFPSM).
- Six weeks of live learning session.
- Four hours of lectures with group discussions each week via Zoom.
- Study guide, PDF summaries, and flash-cards prepared by instructors.
- Three-hour live online examination one week after the completion of lectures.
- Certification will be issued and mailed to you upon passing the examination.
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Clear framework and fresh ideas applicable in my work. Moses Yee, CIPM certified Extensive. Instructors have examples to back up everything we learned. Gbenga Isinkalu-Ajayi, CIPP certified Practical and updated content. Rich discussions. Well-founded notes. Immediate and real return. Juliana Rodrigues de Almeisa Sousa, CIPM certified Received a promotion after completing the course. Comprehensive and easy to learn. Practical examples and simulators. Raylena Burnett, CIPP certified Had fun collaborating and solving problems together during the exam. Marta Tubielewicz, CIPM certified |
Practical experience sharing by instructors. Helpful to relate to the topics in discussions. Debarati Ganguly, CIPM certified Extraordinary, multidisciplinary, and international participants. Learned a lot from everyone. Hector Castillo, CIPM certified Good information. Helped me look at things I was pretty confident from my years of experience in a different light. Michael Bardier, CIPM certified Useful materials. Listening to actual practices is helpful in the learning experience. Chengye Fujiwara, CIPM certified Well-condensed information. Helped me identify the best possible options and solutions applicable to my business. Tabatha Reese, CIPP certified |
Interactive discussions and learning with people from different cultures. Danny Franco Rincon, CIPM certified Learned new things even for us with decades of experience. Sheri Fisher, CIPM certified Everyone brought different experiences and insights to the table. A really good course. Eric Gutierrez, CIPM certified Knowledgeable instructors. Valuable insight and practical examples. Barbara Bogusz, CIPM certified Great actionable materials. Networking with other international professionals. Scott Finley, CIPP certified |
It's Never Too Late To Advance Your Careers
Whether you are an entry-level professional or a seasoned executive who is leading a team, there is a certification that caters to every stage of your procurement journey.
LEVEL 1
CIPP - Certified International Procurement Professional
Designed for individuals entering the field or seeking to formalize their expertise, the CIPP certification provides participants with essential knowledge and skills in procurement fundamentals. This foundational level equips participants with the competencies needed to succeed in procurement roles.
CIPP Modules
1. Strategic Sourcing
1. Strategic Sourcing
Full review of the Seven Step Sourcing Process.
2. Negotiation Preparation
2. Negotiation Preparation
How to meticulously prepare for negotiations, conduct effective research, and develop negotiation strategies tailored to specific contexts. Topics covered will include stakeholder analysis, BATNA, ZOPA, when to use win-win outcomes, and more.
3. Procurement Ethics
3. Procurement Ethics
Exploring integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability. How to identify and address ethical dilemmas including conflict of interest, supplier relationships, bribery, and corruption prevention.
4. Supplier Qualification & Performance Management
4. Supplier Qualification & Performance Management
Exploring the critical aspects of supplier qualification, including assessment criteria, basic risk evaluation, compliance standards. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct supplier evaluations, and implement performance improvement strategies.
5. Commercial Contracts Terms & Conditions
5. Commercial Contracts Terms & Conditions
Exploring contract offer, acceptance, legal considerations, up to pricing structures, delivery terms, warranties, indemnities, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
6. Cost and Price Analysis & Management
6. Cost and Price Analysis & Management
Differentiating between cost and price, identifying cost components, and analyzing pricing structures. Topics include cost estimating, price benchmarking, value analysis, aiming for proficiency in conducting cost and price analyses to ensure good value and cost savings.
LEVEL 2
CIPM - Certified International Procurement Manager
Building upon the foundation laid by the CIPP certification, the CIPM certification targets experienced professionals in managerial positions within their organizations. This intermediate to advanced level focuses on honing procurement skills, strategic planning, and decision-making specific to procurement management, preparing participants to lead procurement teams and drive strategic initiatives.
CIPM Modules
1. Contract Administration & Audit
1. Contract Administration & Audit
Managing contract scope after the award, change orders, and dispute resolution. This part provides the necessary skills to effectively administer contracts, mitigate risks, and ensure successful contract outcomes.
2. Managing Cost Reduction & Price Increases
2. Managing Cost Reduction & Price Increases
Identifying cost-saving opportunities using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), value engineering, supplier collaboration. Processes to resist price increases, contract price adjustments, and contract renegotiation.
3. Advanced Negotiations
3. Advanced Negotiations
Dealing with complex procurement scenarios including negotiation planning, power dynamics, persuasion techniques, conflict resolution, and role plays.
4. Category Management
4. Category Management
How to manage specific spend categories to drive value, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance. Focus areas include spend analysis, market research, supplier segmentation, and strategic planning.
5. Finance Concepts for Procurement
5. Finance Concepts for Procurement
Interpreting financial statements and assessing the financial health of suppliers. Analyzing supplier financial data to make financially sound procurement decisions.
6. Supplier Relationship Management
6. Supplier Relationship Management
Exploring best practices in supplier relationship management, supplier segmentation, communication strategies, and conflict resolution. Aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and long-term success.
LEVEL 3
CIPL - Certified International Procurement Leader
At the pinnacle of our certification pathway lies the CIPL certification. Tailored for seasoned executives overseeing procurement functions, this certification equips participants with advanced skills and strategic insights needed to navigate complex business environments, drive innovation, and deliver sustainable value through procurement excellence.
CIPL Modules
1. Leadership, Management & Business Acumen
1. Leadership, Management & Business Acumen
Leading high-performing procurement teams, developing effective management strategies, and aligning procurement goals with broader organizational objectives. Topics include leadership styles, team building, change management, and strategic planning.
2. Stakeholder Engagement
2. Stakeholder Engagement
How to identify stakeholders, assess their needs and expectations, and develop tailored engagement strategies. Includes effective communication techniques and conflict resolution to ensure alignment, transparency, and support throughout the procurement process.
3. ESG/Sustainability in Procurement
3. ESG/Sustainability in Procurement
Working internally with stakeholders to conduct sustainable procurement audits, create ethical purchasing policies, and set goals to improve social and environmental outcomes.
4. Risk Management
4. Risk Management
Identifying and categorizing supplier risks, assessing their impact and likelihood, and developing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard organizations against potential disruptions.
5. Role of Technology & AI in Procurement
5. Role of Technology & AI in Procurement
Exploring the integration of technology and AI into procurement processes to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation. Includes how to leverage tools for spend analysis, strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.