This section provides information on PSM-related courses and trainings offered throughout the world. The items below are intended solely as a list of resources for professionals seeking to advance knowledge and capacities. As such, a listing herein does not equate to WHO endorsement of the organizations or content discussed.
UNDP offers specialized procurement training and certification to staff from the United Nations system, nongovernmental organizations, international development financing institutions and their borrowers, and governments. UNDP procurement certification courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
CIPS is an organization dedicated to the profession of procurement and supply, with a global community of over 200 000. It offers professional learning and skills training courses. Full membership of CIPS requires an internationally recognized award, which represents the global standard within the a procurement and supply profession.
This e-learning course intends to support a better understanding of electronic procurement and provide guidance on decisions for establishing or improving the e-Government Procurement framework for countries. Certification can be obtained by participants who successfully complete the course.
i+ academy provides services that support the procurement and distribution of essential medicines to assist governments and organizations in their quest to create sustainable access to medicines and health products.
ISCEA is an organization certifying supply chain professionals around the globe and is a resource for supply chain career development. It conducts supply chain educational workshops, exams, exhibitions, networking events and receptions worldwide. ISCEA is the governing body for the Ptak Prize, which recognizes supply chain excellence at a local, regional and global level.
INPRI provides specialized training and education, advice, and support to a wide range of stakeholders including governments, international organizations and private sector companies. INPRI’s focus is on the public sector agenda for sustainable development, with courses on new flexible procurement instruments, Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP), sustainable procurement, and on the improvement of the procurement function as a whole. Courses are intended for those directly involved in procurement and for others interested in procurement issues and practices.
IoSCM is an international organization and professional body that represents the interests of the supply chain industry. It aims to improve the industry by setting standards and promoting best practice, it also encourages professional development, produces publications on supply chain management interests and offers accredited supply chain training courses and qualifications.
ISM is a not-for-profit professional supply management organization with over 50 000 members across 100 countries. ISM supports the supply management and purchasing profession through education, certification, leadership development and research.
