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	On-line via Microsoft Teams 7 x 6-hour weekly sessions, held every 2nd week. 08:00 – 16:00 42 Instruction hours Excluding 1 x 3 hour final exam Commencing July 11th, 2024
Basics of Manufacturing & Operations Management (BMOM) The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) Local Course	More about BMOM	On-line via Microsoft Teams 5 x 6-hour sessions, held every second week 08:00 – 16:00 30 instruction hours Excluding 1 x 3-hour final exam The commencement date is to be confirmed, it is expected to occur during the third quarter of 2024.
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	On-line via Microsoft Teams 9 x 7-hour sessions, held every second week 08:00 – 16:00 63 instruction hours Excluding 1 x 3-hour mid-term exam & 1 x 3-hour final exam Commencing July 16th,2024
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	On-line via Zoom 4 Morning sessions 09:00 – 13:00 16 instruction hours, 1 x 2-hour exam and a free re-write should you fail the first attempt. The commencement date is to be confirmed, it is expected to occur during the third quarter of 2024.
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	On-line via Microsoft Teams 9 – 10 full day sessions, every 2nd week 08:00 – 16:00 60 instruction hours 1 x 3.5-hour exam and a free re-write should you fail the first attempt Commencing August 1st ,2024
Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM / APICS)	More about CLTD	Self-study is the only option available, facilitated by a highly user-friendly online learning system. 1 x 3.5-hour exam and a free re-write should you fail the first attempt. A 30 to 45-minute online meeting will be scheduled with you to explain the study tool and provide guidance on how to systematically approach your studies.
Certified Professional Forecaster Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF)	More about CPF	On-line via Microsoft Teams 4 consecutive days Morning sessions 08:00 – 12:00 16 instruction hours 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 to be confirmed, it is expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Equivalent to NQF Level 8 – International Certification
Certified Supply Chain Professional The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM / APICS)	More about CSCP	On-line via Microsoft Teams After working hour classes 15 x 3-hour weekly sessions 18:00 – 21:00 45 instruction hours 1 x 3.5-hour exam and a free re-write should you fail the first attempt. Commencing July 16th ,2024
Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM / APICS)	More about CTSC	Self-study is the only option available, facilitated by a highly user-friendly online learning system. 1 x 3.5-hour exam and a free re-write should you fail the first attempt. A 30 to 45-minute online meeting will be scheduled with you to explain the study tool and provide guidance on how to systematically approach your studies.
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.