Supply chains drive growth and are proving to be the central nervous system of a business. Good leaders are key to ensuring the supply chain organization is performing at its peak and contributing to the health of the business. The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification program helps professionals demonstrate essential knowledge and organizational skills for developing more streamlined operations. Designees demonstrate mastery of supply chain management best practices and are distinguished as industry experts with specialized, high-level knowledge and skills.

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Sep 8

CSCP Fall 2026 - ONLINE

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Who should earn the CSCP designation

APICS CSCP education is essential if you are:

  • Interested in increasing your knowledge and expertise in the field of global supply chain management, specifically in the areas of customer relations, international trade, information technology enablement and physical logistics

  • Consulting or facilitating supply chain functions or working with enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems

  • Creating a common standard of understanding, vocabulary, resources and frameworks within your company to address your supply chain challenges and opportunities

The CSCP certification will help you:

  • Master the necessary tools to effectively manage global supply chain activities, including suppliers, plans, distributors and customers around the globe

  • Acquire the skills you need to create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology and corporate communication

  • Understand how to use ERP systems and other technologies to improve the entire supply chain process

  • Maximize your organization’s ERP investments by millions of dollars

  • Increase your professional value and secure your future