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Credentials for Purchasing Managers

26 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $139,510 · projected growth +3.1%. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

A.S. in Business Administration

Ivy Tech Community College
IN
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

University of Maryland Global Campus
MD
Master's Degree

ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

University of Maryland Global Campus
MD
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Accounting for Government Contracts

George Mason University
VA
Bachelor's Degree

Acquisition and Contract Management

Athens State University
AL
Master's Degree

Acquisition and Contract Management

Athens State University
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Acquisition and Contract Management

Athens State University
AL
Associate's Degree

Associate in Applied Arts & Sciences - Purchasing Management

Shoreline Community College
WA
Certificate

Certificate of Completion - IPT-Purchasing Management

Shoreline Community College
WA
Certificate

Certificate of Proficiency - Purchasing Management

Shoreline Community College
WA
Certification

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Institute for Supply Management
$1,262 cost
Assess stakeholder needs and develop sourcing plans through analysis of potential sources, insourcing/outsourcing strategy, and strategic sourcing executionPrepare and evaluate competitive solicitations including bids, quotations, and proposals aligned with cost, timing, and contract requirementsDevelop and execute category management plans to meet organizational key objectivesPrepare and conduct negotiations using strategies and tactics aligned with organizational objectivesManage contract preparation, award, administration, and legal review to ensure supply management complianceDevelop and manage supplier relationships through qualification planning, performance evaluation, SLA reviews, business reviews, and supplier exit strategies
Certification

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

American Purchasing Society
$275 cost
Knowledge of General Purchasing Principles Negotiating Accounting Terms and Conditions Quality and LogisticsApply Policies Procedures and Drafting Skills In Purchasing OperationsKnowledge of Cost Price Analysis and Certification Requirements In PurchasingApply Business Ethics Principles In Buying and Selling ContextsApply Essential Law In Buying and Selling ContextsApply Math Principles In Purchasing and Business Operations
Certification

Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC)

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
$2,230 cost
Identify risks and opportunities, and select the appropriate frameworks, models and approaches to effect transformationApply systems thinking to develop, analyze and validate concept alternatives for transformationManage skills, roles, responsibilities and infrastructure needed for successful supply chain transformationIdentify tools and technologies to enable effective supply chain transformationIdentify and implement strategies for reinforcing and replicating improvements
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Contracts & Procurement

University of Mary Washington
VA
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Federal Contract & Procurement Management (Graduate Certificate)

University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Mount St. Mary's University
MD
Micro-Credential

Government Contracting 101

Small Business Administration
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Grad. Certif. in Federal Contracting & Procuremnt Mgt

University of Alabama in Huntsville
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCE & ACQUISITION

University of Maryland-College Park
MD
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Procurement & Contracts Management

University of Virginia-Main Campus
VA
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Public Procurement and Contract Management

Old Dominion University
VA
Master's Degree

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
OK
Associate's Degree

Supply Chain Management

Greenville Technical College
SC
Associate's Degree

Supply Chain Management

York Technical College
SC
Micro-Credential

Supply Chain Management Future-Ready Procurement Academy

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
$3,995 costTN
Knowledge of procurement frameworks including total value optimization and customer impactManage customer value, talent pipeline, and cross-functional integration in procurementApply digital capabilities including analytics, AI, and data governance in procurementManage procurement organizational structure and cross-functional relationshipsAlign procurement capabilities to business strategy and continuous improvementConnect procurement decisions to financial impact including cost, cash, growth, and risk
Certificate

Supply Chain Procurement Management Micro-Credential

Purdue University Global
IN
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