ASCM/SAPICS Training Schedule

Self-study options for International certifications

On-line Public courses available for most of the courses / certifications – see commencement dates (if available)

In-house facilitation of all the following courses could be arranged at the premises of a customer, during or after office hours. A minimum number of learners would be required.

Local Courses

Courses and Institute	Course Code	Instruction Hours
Equivalent to NQF Level 4
Basics of Stores & Stock Control (BSSC) The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) Local Course	More about BSSC	Delivery Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams, facilitated sessions Duration: 7 sessions, held every second week, lasting 7 hours Instruction Hours: 42 hours Time: 08:00 – 16:00 Assessment: 1 final exam (3 hours) Start date: 25 February 2025
Basics of Manufacturing & Operations Management (BMOM) The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) Local Course	More about BMOM	Delivery Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams, facilitated sessions Duration: 5 sessions, held every second week, lasting 7 hours Instruction Hours: 35 hours Time: 08:00 – 16:00 Assessment: 1 final exam (3 hours) Start Date: 4 March 2025
Equivalent to NQF Level 5
Principles of Production and Inventory Management (PPIM) The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) Local Course	More about PPIM	Delivery Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams, facilitated sessions Duration: 9 sessions, held every second week, lasting 7 hours Instruction Hours: 63 hours Time: 08:00 – 16:00 Assessment: 1 mid-term exam (3 hours) and 1 final exam (3 hours) Start Date: 27 February 2025
International Certifications
Equivalent to NQF Level 5 – International Certification
Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) International Certification	More about CSCA	Delivery Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams, facilitated session. Duration: 5 – 6 morning sessions, each lasting 4 hours Instruction Hours: 20 – 24 hours Time: 09:00 – 13:00 Assessment: 1 exam (2 hours) with a free re-write available if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Start date: 10 February 2025
Equivalent to NQF Level 6/7 – International Certifications
Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM / APICS)	More about CPIM 8.0	Delivery Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams, facilitated sessions Duration: 9 – 10 sessions, held every second week, lasting 7 hours Instruction Hours: 63 – 70 hours Time: 08:00 – 16:00 Assessment: 1 exam (3.5 hours) with a free re-write available if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Start Date: 6 March 2025
Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM / APICS)	More about CLTD	Delivery Mode: Self-study is currently the only available option, supported by a highly intuitive and user-friendly online learning system. Assessment: 1 exam (3.5 hours) with a free re-write available if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Support: A 30 to 45-minute online meeting will be scheduled to introduce you to the study tool and provide guidance on how to systematically approach your studies. Start Date: You can begin at any time.
Certified Professional Forecaster Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF)	More about CPF	Delivery Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams, facilitated sessions Duration: 4 consecutive morning sessions Instruction Hours: 16 hours Time: 08:00 – 12:00 Assessment: 3 exams in total taken on the same day 3 x 2-hour exam modules with 15-minute break in between and a free re-write should you fail the first attempt. The commencement date is yet to be confirmed, but it is anticipated to occur during the first half of 2025.
Demand Driven Planner The Demand Driven Institute (DDI)	More about DDP	Delivery Mode: Online or face-to-face facilitated sessions Duration: 2 consecutive full days (09:00 – 17:00) Instruction Hours: 16 hours Assessment: 1 exam (no time limit) with a free re-write available if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Next Cohort: 4 – 5 March 2025 Delivery Mode: Face-to-face facilitated sessions Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Venue: 10 Bradford Road, Bedfordview
Equivalent to NQF Level 8 – International Certification
Certified Supply Chain Professional The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM / APICS)	More about CSCP	Delivery Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams, facilitated sessions After working hours Duration: 15 weekly sessions, each lasting 3 hours Instruction Hours: 45 hours Time: 18:00 – 21:00 Assessment: 1 exam (3.5 hours) with a free re-write available if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Start Date: 18 March 2024
Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM / APICS)	More about CTSC	Delivery Mode: Self-study is currently the only available option, supported by a highly intuitive and user-friendly online learning system Assessment: 1 exam (3.5 hours) with a free re-write available if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Support: A 30 to 45-minute online meeting will be scheduled to introduce you to the study tool and provide guidance on how to systematically approach your studies Start Date: You can begin at any time.
Supply Chain Operations Reference Digital Standard (SCORDS)		3 Day Facilitated Sessions – Dates to be confirmed.

The last day of Registration for all courses is 2 weeks prior to commencement of course.

The trainer reserves the right to cancel the training course should the minimum number of candidates not enroll within 7 (seven) days prior to the commencement of the said course in which event the trainer will repay any monies already paid towards the costs by the learner.