$1,500
Total certificate cost
01/14/2027
Next start date
Online - scheduled
Learning modality
4 months to complete
3 courses
Overview
In this 15-week certificate, you’ll build practical skills across operations, procurement, and logistics—so you can improve efficiency, reduce risk, and respond more effectively to real-world challenges. Each course is designed for immediate application, giving you tools you can use right away in your role.
Whether you're stepping into supply chain responsibilities or looking to strengthen your impact, this program helps you operate with greater confidence in a high-demand field.
Eligible coursework may also apply toward select W. P. Carey graduate programs.
Early bird pricing: available through December 17th, 2026.
Standard pricing applies afterward.
- Early Bird Price: $1,500
- Standard Price: $1,750
Certificate schedule:
- Operations and Supply Chain Management: 1/14/2027 - 2/17/2027
- Strategic Procurement: 2/25/2027 - 3/31/2027
- Logistics in the Supply Chain: 4/8/2027 - 5/12/2027
Key Benefits
- Build practical supply chain skills you can apply immediately
- Improve decision-making across operations, sourcing, and logistics
- Learn how to navigate disruption and increase supply chain resilience
- Gain exposure to sustainable and technology-enabled practices
- Develop the confidence to lead process improvements
What’s Included
- Three 5-week, fully online courses
- Real-world tools and frameworks you can apply on the job
- Instruction from W. P. Carey supply chain faculty
- Optional pathway to select W. P. Carey graduate programs
(Optional Add-On) Executive Coaching with Ama La Vida:
Unlock your leadership potential with expert guidance and real-world application through our partnership with Ama La Vida. This coaching add-on includes up to five 1:1 coaching sessions to help you deepen your learning, build confidence, and accelerate your professional growth during and beyond the course. To learn more about Executive Coaching with Ama La Vida, please visit this enrollment page.
This program is a gateway to becoming a pivotal force in supply chain management.
Courses within certificate
This course explores supply chain management topics, including environmental, project, and supply chain processes. It is designed for working professionals with some exposure to the supply chain industry. This course is offered 100% online and is part of the W. P. Carey Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management.
Certificate Schedule:
- Operations and Supply Chain Management: 1/14/2027 - 2/17/2027
- Strategic Procurement: 2/25/2027 - 3/31/2027
- Logistics in the Supply Chain: 4/8/2027 - 5/12/2027
A reflection of ASU's reputation for innovation, the course is a precursor to the material you'll learn in the Online and onsite MS-SCM and online and Evening MBA programs and allows you to earn a qualified professional credential and your master's degree
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Who this certificate is designed for
- Early- to mid-career professionals in operations, logistics, or supply chain roles
- Professionals looking to build or strengthen supply chain capabilities
- Individuals taking on more responsibility in sourcing, operations, or logistics
- Anyone looking to improve efficiency and decision-making in their current role
Outcomes
By the end of this certificate, you’ll be able to:
- Apply supply chain principles to real-world business challenges
- Strengthen analytical thinking and operational decision-making
- Identify and address inefficiencies across processes and systems
- Create an actionable plan for ongoing professional growth
- Lead improvement initiatives with confidence
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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