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: 24 March 2026
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: 31 March 2026
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: 19 March 2026
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. Dates: 13, 15, 17 & 20 April 2026
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: 26 March 2026
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: 8 afternoon sessions Instruction Hours: 16 hours Time: 16:00 – 18:00 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. Dates: 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23 April 2026
Demand Driven Planner The Demand Driven Institute (DDI)	More about DDP	Delivery Mode: Online facilitated sessions Duration: 4 half day sessions Instruction Hours: 16 hours Assessment: 1 exam (no time limit) with a free re-write available if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Next Cohort: 9 – 12 March 2026 Time: 13:00 – 17:00
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: 24 March 2026
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.