Certified Supply Chain Professional Training
Become a Certified Supply Chain Professional
Prepare for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) with this comprehensive online course covering key concepts, terminology, and best practices for managing global supply chain operations.
This supply chain management course is designed to help you accelerate your learning by focusing on the core principles covered in the CSCP exam. It takes a comprehensive look at the industry—extending beyond internal operations to include every step of the supply chain, from manufacturers to end customers—and examines how these interconnected activities work together to optimize the value chain.
Upon successful completion of your training, you will be equipped with the practical tools to manage global supply chain operations efficiently and apply best‑practice solutions that improve performance.
Job Outlook
- Supply chain professionals play a critical role across industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, transportation, government, and e-commerce—making the field highly resilient during economic shifts.
Continued growth in e-commerce, increasing global trade complexity, and a heightened focus on supply chain risk management are driving strong employer demand for skilled professionals who can optimize sourcing, inventory, logistics, and distribution strategies. - According to Salary.com, the average salary for a supply chain manager in the United States is $130,208 as of January 2026, with typical salaries ranging from $104,484 to $154,259. Salary potential can vary widely based on factors such as education level, professional supply chain management certifications, specialized skills, and years of experience.
Training Information
- 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
- Prepare for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
There are no prerequisites to take this supply chain management course. However, you should have general knowledge of Microsoft Excel before you enroll. 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).
- 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 a 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)®.
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- What is supply chain management?
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. - What does a supply chain manager do?
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. - Does this course prepare you for certification?
Yes. You will be prepared to take the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
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