PSO101 - Procurement & Supply Management Professional Certificate Program (Online)
Course Overview
Procurement and Supply Chain is a series of processes or steps used to produce and/or distribute goods or services to a customer. Procurement and Supply Chain Management involves the execution of securing those goods and services at a reasonable cost, and delivering them to a designated location in a timely, efficient manner. This program, one of the first in the country, is an exclusive opportunity for students to not only learn and explore the quickly growing field of Supply Chain, but for existing practitioners to master their skills as well.
UNC Charlotte has partnered with the Institute for Supply Management Carolinas-Virginia to offer this certificate program, which is one of the first ISM-CV backed continuing education programs in the country. The courses are designed and delivered by ISM-CV approved instructors and practitioners.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned industry executives who bring years of practical experience and real-world insight to every session.
- Guest Speakers: Gain exposure to sourcing, procurement, and logistics leaders through live workshops and coaching sessions led by guest experts.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Build a strong foundation with topics such as sourcing management, cost analysis, contract development, negotiations, and more — designed to reflect today’s procurement demands.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in breakout sessions, case studies, and report-outs that encourage hands-on application, peer learning, and real-time problem-solving.
The first level of the program helps experienced practitioners, new hires, or career changers, formally grasp a collection of pertinent Procurement & Supply Management concepts to sharpen their skillset for advancement in their careers.
Always taught by practitioners, this program covers terms, techniques, and templates for Specifications Gathering, Project Scoping, Bid Package Creation, Bid Reply Analysis, Supplier Selection, Negotiations, Contracting, Logistics, Risk Management and more!
A high school diploma or GED is required to take this program.
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PSO 101 Real-Time Schedule
Monday/Wednesday 6-9pm