Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Prepare for success on the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification exam and a career in the supply chain industry. Our supply chain certification course accelerates your learning by focusing on key concepts and terminology covered in the CSCP exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

This supply chain management training program takes a broad view of the industry, going beyond internal operations to include all steps through the supply chain—from the...

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6 Months / 120 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES438

What you will learn

  • Increase your expertise in supply chain management and operations
  • Enhance your skills in purchasing and supplier management
  • Learn applicable ethical and sustainable sourcing
  • Improve inventory and demand forecasting
  • Master resource planning systems
  • Understand process management and Six Sigma in the supply chain
  • Strengthen customer relationship management
  • Gain insight into globalization and its impact on supply chain dynamics

How you will benefit

  • Improve your hiring potential, increase earning potential, and add professional value and marketability
  • Increase your experience in supply chain management skills and knowledge
  • Enhance your ability to understand customer needs and deliver greater satisfaction
  • Gain an expanded, global view of the supply chain industry
  • Prepare for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 120 course hours
  1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
    1. Supply Chain Management History and Trends
    2. BestSwag Solutions and Course Assignments
    3. Business and Supply Chain Strategies
    4. Strategic Analysis Tools
    5. Supply Chain Planning and Execution
  2. Purchasing Management
    1. The Procurement Function
    2. Purchasing
    3. Sourcing
    4. Purchasing Decisions
  3. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
    1. Supplier Relationship Management
    2. Supplier Relationship Development
    3. Supplier Evaluation
    4. Distributor Integration
    5. Supplier Contracts
  4. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
    1. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing Explained
    2. Sustainability
    3. Benchmarks
    4. Social, Environmental, and Customer Impacts of Sourcing
  5. Demand Forecasting
    1. Demand Forecasting Concepts
    2. Forecasting Demand
    3. Demand Planning
    4. Forecasting Methods and Models
  6. Resource Planning Systems
    1. Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
    2. Manufacturing Resource Planning Systems
    3. Master Production Scheduling
    4. Bill of Materials
    5. Implementing a Resource Planning System
  7. Inventory Management
    1. Inventory Management
    2. Inventory Planning and Control
    3. Inventory Tracking and Accuracy
  8. Midterm
  9. Process Management - Lean and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain
    1. Lean Thinking and Supply Chain Management
    2. Kanban Systems
    3. Quality Management and Quality Control
    4. Six Sigma and Supply Chain
  10. Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics
    1. Logistics and Transportation
    2. Warehousing and Distribution
    3. Global Supply Chains and Logistics
    4. Laws, Regulations, and Standards
    5. Corporate Social Responsibility
  11. Customer Relationship Management
    1. Understanding Customer Relationship Management
    2. Customer Value
    3. Designing a Successful CRM Program
    4. CRM and the Supply Chain
    5. Predicting Customer Behavior
  12. Global Location Decisions
    1. Making Global Location Decisions
    2. Distribution Channels
    3. Distribution Strategies
    4. Storage Strategies
  13. Service Response Logistics
    1. Supply Chains in Service Industries
    2. Manufacturing vs. Service Supply Chains
    3. Service Productivity
    4. Service Quality and Customers
    5. Location and Layout Strategies
  14. Supply Chain Process Integration
    1. Introduction
    2. Supply Chain Integration
    3. Supply Chain Network Optimization
    4. Integration Pressures and Obstacles
    5. Supply Chain Systems
    6. New Product Integration
  15. Performance Measurement Along Supply Chains
    1. Compliance Best Practices
    2. Supply Chain Metrics
    3. Measure, Analyze, and Improve
    4. Supply Chain Risks
    5. Balanced Scorecard and SCOR Model
  16. Certification and Career Prep
    1. Understanding the Exam
    2. Preparing for the Exam
    3. Taking the Exam
    4. Preparing for a Job in Supply Chain
  17. Get Career Ready
  18. Final Exam

Wayne Durr

Wayne Durr is a global supply chain manager with over 30 years of supply chain experience with the US Army, the US Government, Fortune 500 companies and startups. In his tenure as supply chain professional, he has held the titles strategic buyer, senior demand forecaster and ISO 9001 auditor, amongst others. Wayne has Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (ABD), an MBA in supply chain and operations and Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Tony Swaim

Tony Swaim has helped many clients, colleagues, and students reach their professional and personal goals. He has been an online instructor since 1998 and has taught at colleges and universities across the United States since 1981. His focus areas are project management, Six Sigma, and supply chain management. Tony manages a successful consulting firm, and his industry experience includes 20 years of supply chain management. He earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and holds professional certifications in six disciplines, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)® and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)® from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)®.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you should have general knowledge of Microsoft Excel before you enroll.

Certification Requirements:

To earn the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation, you must pass the CSCP comprehensive exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 12 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Excel (not included in enrollment)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

According to Salary.com, the average supply chain manager salary in the U.S. is $130,208 as of January 01, 2026, but the range typically falls between $104,484 and $154,259.

Note: Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Supply chain management includes all the activities that must take place to get the right product into the right consumer's hands in the right quantity and at the right time—from raw materials extraction to consumer purchase. Supply chain management focuses on planning and forecasting, purchasing, product assembly, moving, storage, distribution, sales, and customer service.

Supply chain professionals are involved in every facet of the business process as they strive to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage by building and delivering products better, faster, and cheaper.

According to Indeed.com, a supply chain manager, or logistics manager, is responsible for ensuring a business can efficiently source raw materials, manufacture products, store inventory, and transport shipments to consumers or wholesalers. Their duties can include analyzing logistics data to refine the supply chain, negotiating business relationships, and communicating with suppliers and distributors.

Yes. You will be prepared to take the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam offered by the Associate for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

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