About this Course

This digital course on Sustainable Procurement Practices is an online training program designed to educate learners on the principles and practices of procuring goods and services in a sustainable manner. This digital course enables learning flexibility for learners to study at their own pace within a stipulated time period, while providing high-quality content that is delivered through interactive videos and exercises.

This specialized digital course comprises 5 sections that cover important topics on Policy & Principles of Sustainable Procurement; Sustainability in the Procurement Process; Circularity and Metrics for Sustainability; Implementing Sustainable Procurement; and Technology for Sustainable Procurement. An average learner requires a duration of about 18 hours to complete this specialized course successfully.

This course is jointly developed by Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM), and Logistics Institute of Singapore, with industry advisory from global providers and organizations that provide career pathways and job specifications for skills upgrading and mastery.

Who should Enroll

This course is suitable for individuals who work in procurement, supply chain management, or purchasing, and are interested in incorporating sustainability into their processes. It may also be beneficial for managers, executives, and professionals who want to understand the benefits of sustainable procurement and how it can contribute to their organization’s sustainability goals. Additionally, students and individuals interested in sustainability, environmental management, and corporate social responsibility may also find the course useful.

Attaining a Competency Certificate

Towards the end of the course, a learner will complete a 30-minute online examination, that comprises 25 multiple-choice questions. When the learner attains a minimum score of 80% for the online examination, the learner will attain a Certificate of Competency in Sustainable Procurement Practices. This specialized Certificate of Competency is awarded by Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) and is accredited by Logistics Institute of Singapore.

Attaining an Accredited Designation Award

Upon successfully attaining three (3) Competency Certificates, and maintaining an active membership with either SIPMM or the Logistics Institute of Singapore, a learner can qualify for the prestigious title of Accredited Sustainability Professional (Supply Chain) or Accredited Sustainability Professional (Procurement). For further details and a comprehensive understanding of the accreditation process, we encourage you to visit the official website at https://sipmm.edu.sg/asp/.

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Industry-Recognized Certificate

Flexible Online Self-Learning

Relevant and Up-to-date Course Videos

Graded Online Examination

Globally-Recognized Award

 
For more information about the course, certification, and accreditation, please send an enquiry to [email protected].