Simi Institute for Careers & Education
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Prepare for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) with this comprehensive 100% online course covering key concepts, terminology, and best practices for managing global supply chain operations.
This supply chain management course is designed to help you accelerate your learning by focusing on the core principles covered in the CSCP exam. It takes a comprehensive look at the industry including every step of the supply chain, from manufacturers to end customers—and examines how these interconnected activities work together to optimize the value chain.
Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to take and pass the exam to become a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
Course Objectives
- Increase your expertise in supply chain management and operations
- Enhance your skills in purchasing and supplier management
- Learn applicable ethical and sustainable sourcing
- Improve inventory and demand forecasting
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Master resource planning systems
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Understand process management and Six Sigma in the supply chain
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Gain insight into globalization and its impact on supply chain dynamics
- Prepare for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this supply chain management course. However, you should have general knowledge of Microsoft Excel before you enroll.
To earn the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation, you must pass the CSCP comprehensive exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
Curriculum
I. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
II. Purchasing Management
III. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
IV. Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
V. Demand Forecasting
VI. Purchasing Management
VII. Inventory Management
VIII. Process Management – Lean and Six Sigma
IX. Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics
X. Customer Relationship Management
XI. Global Location Decisions
XII. Service Response Logistics
XIII. Supply Chain Process Integration
XIV. Performance Measurements
XV. Your Career Roadmap (optional)
Registration
This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin anytime.
Job Outlook
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects demand for Logisticians (those who manage supply chains) to grow by around 4% between now and 2029. The BLS notes that supply chain professionals who can use technology to manage complex supply chains have particularly bright career prospects in the future.
- According to Salary.com, the average salary for a supply chain manager in the United States is $130,208 as of January 2026, with typical salaries ranging from $104,484 to $154,259. Salary potential can vary widely based on factors such as education level, professional supply chain management certifications, specialized skills, and years of experience.
Certified Supply Chain Professional FAQs
WHAT IS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT?
Supply chain management includes all the activities that must take place to get the right product into the right consumer's hands in the right quantity and at the right time—from raw materials extraction to consumer purchase. Supply chain management focuses on planning and forecasting, purchasing, product assembly, moving, storage, distribution, sales, and customer service.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL?
Supply chain professionals may work anywhere along the supply "chain" that links production, distribution and delivery of commodities, goods and products. This may include purchasing and procurement, fabrication and manufacturing, transportation and warehousing or final delivery to stores and individual consumers. Supply chain managers oversee one or more aspects of these chains.
IS CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS?
Certifications such as the CSCP ensure that you have learned end-to-end supply chain operations. As supply chains become more integrated and complex, the CSCP signals to employers, team members and clients that you have knowledge of each step in the logistical supply chain. Certification also sets you apart as a serious professional who has completed a challenging program of study for your own development.
HOW HAS COVID-19 IMPACTED SUPPLY CHAIN JOBS?
Experts agree that the Coronavirus pandemic has placed unprecedented stress on global supply chains. The Harvard Business Review noted that the companies who have successfully adapted to new supply chain realities have combined technology with leading-edge skills to map, view and manage their supply chains for quick response to disruptions. This trend toward real-time supply chain management indicates a demand for well-trained, highly skilled supply chain professionals.
Instructors
Wayne Durr
Wayne Durr is a global supply chain manager with over 30 years of supply chain experience with the US Army, the US Government, Fortune 500 companies, and startups. In his tenure as a supply chain professional, he has held the titles strategic buyer, senior demand forecaster, and ISO 9001 auditor, amongst others. Wayne has a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (ABD), an MBA in supply chain and operations, and Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
Tony Swaim
Tony Swaim has helped many clients, colleagues, and students reach their professional and personal goals. He has been an online instructor since 1998 and has taught at colleges and universities across the United States since 1981. His focus areas are project management, Six Sigma, and supply chain management. Tony manages a successful consulting firm, and his industry experience includes 20 years of supply chain management. He earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and holds professional certifications in six disciplines, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)® and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)® from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)®.