W. P. Carey Certificate in Procurement Management + Executive Coaching - Spring 2027

$2,250

Total certificate cost

01/14/2027

Next start date

Online - scheduled

Learning modality

4 Months to complete

4 courses

Overview

Strengthen your procurement and supply chain management capabilities while receiving personalized executive coaching designed to help you apply learning directly to your role and organization.

Through this online certificate from ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business, participants build practical skills in sourcing strategy, supplier management, negotiation, and operational effectiveness.

Through our partnership with Ama La Vida, a nationally recognized coaching provider recognized by Verywell Mind for “Best Personalized Coaching Experience,” participants receive individualized support to accelerate professional growth and leadership development.

Early bird pricing: available through December 17th, 2026.

Standard pricing applies afterward.

  • Early Bird Price: $2,250
  • Standard Price: $2,500

Key Benefits

  • Apply procurement and sourcing concepts to real organizational challenges
  • Build confidence in strategic decision-making and supplier negotiations
  • Strengthen communication and stakeholder influence skills
  • Receive personalized feedback and accountability
  • Accelerate professional and leadership growth

What’s Included

  • Five 1:1 coaching sessions with a certified executive coach
  • Personalized support aligned to your coursework and career goals
  • Flexible scheduling throughout the 15-week program
  • Exclusive availability for full certificate participants

Certificate Schedule:

  • Operations and Supply Chain Management: 1/14/2027 - 2/17/2027
  • Strategic Procurement: 2/25/2027 - 3/31/2027
  • Supply Management and Negotiation: 4/8/2027 - 5/12/2027

Note: Executive Coaching with Ama La Vida is available as an additional-cost add-on for full certificate participants. Participants interested in the certificate-only option may enroll separately.

Courses within certificate

Expand your leadership impact with personalized coaching designed to complement your certificate coursework. Through our partnership with Ama La Vida, you’ll be paired with a certified executive coach who will help you apply course concepts to real-world challenges, build confidence, and accelerate your professional growth.

Key Benefits:

  • Apply leadership concepts to your unique workplace challenges
  • Build greater self-awareness and confidence as a leader
  • Stay accountable and focused on your goals
  • Receive tailored guidance and expert insights
  • Accelerate your personal and professional development

What’s Included:

  • Five 1:1 coaching sessions with a certified executive coach
  • Exclusive to full certificate enrollees—coaching is not available for individual course participants
  • Personalized support aligned with your course experience
  • Flexible coaching schedule across the 15-week program
  • Expert tools to strengthen your leadership in real time

Eligible W. P. Carey Programs:

  • W. P. Carey Certificate in Leadership Strategies: Develop the leadership skills to inspire teams, create lasting impact, and advance your career with a high-impact certificate from ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business—all while earning credit you can apply toward select W. P. Carey master’s degrees. Build the strategic, interpersonal, and organizational capabilities that today’s top leaders need to lead with confidence.

Take your learning further and make a lasting impact—inside and outside the workplace.

Who this certificate is designed for

  • Early- to mid-career professionals in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
  • Professionals looking to strengthen negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Individuals taking on more responsibility in purchasing or vendor management
  • Anyone looking to improve cost control and decision-making in their role

Outcomes

By the end of this certificate, you’ll be able to:

  • Apply procurement strategies to real-world business challenges
  • Improve sourcing decisions and supplier selection
  • Strengthen negotiation and contract management approaches
  • Identify opportunities to reduce cost and mitigate risk
  • Lead procurement initiatives with greater confidence

Practical skills you will develop

This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:

Risk management
Procurement
Contract negotiation
Supply chain management
Cost control
Sustainability practices

These skills directly apply to these careers

Purchasing Manager

Oversees the acquisition of goods and services, develops purchasing strategies, and manages supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement.

Median Salary: $136,380

Logistics Manager

Coordinates the movement, distribution, and storage of goods, ensuring efficient supply chain operations and compliance with regulations.

Median Salary: $79,400

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