The national accreditation program leading to the Certified Professional Purchaser (SCMP) designation, offered through the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), has been redesigned to meet the evolving needs of the market. Now called the Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program (SSCMLP), the new accreditation program is the leading professional education program in supply chain management in Canada. Enrolling in the SCMP accreditation program is your first step towards launching or accelerating your career in supply chain management.
Combining supply chain management knowledge and broad business skills, the new SCMP accreditation program is designed to be taken over 36 months concurrent with full-time employment. The program is instructed by senior practitioners and distinguished academics.
Learn more about the program vision and objectives:
At a Glance: Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program
- 8 Modules – Cover the foundations of supply chain management
- 6 Interactive Workshops – Address high-level business skills
- In-Residence Week – Integrates knowledge from modules and workshops
- Final Examination – Tests knowledge acquired throughout the program and practical experience
- Practical Experience – Minimum of three years’ progressive supply chain experience
For a full description of the program, please consult the Accreditation Handbook.
Admission Requirement
If you have a business degree or diploma from a recognized Canadian university, college or technical institute, you meet the admission requirement. Other individuals must complete specific business courses at a post-secondary institution. The foregoing is subject always to verification and acceptance by Manitoba Institute of PMAC. For more information, please see the management studies section of this web site.
Program Application
Prospective applicants must apply to the MIPMAC for acceptance into the Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program. Enrolment in the program also requires PMAC membership. In order to apply, you must submit the Membership & Accreditation Program Application Form. Should you be accepted as an accreditation candidate to the Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program, your membership will be processed to take effect commensurate with your first day of class unless you advise us that you would like to take membership sooner in order to enjoy the benefits of membership in PMAC even earlier.
Non-accreditation candidates, including current SCMPs seeking maintenance credits, may also enrol in the program's modules and interactive workshops, subject to the same conditions.
Commitment
By submitting your application, you are making a commitment to meet or complete the pre-requisite studies requirement for entrance to the SSCMLP accreditation program as required by PMAC and to complete the program based on PMAC’s prescribed course schedule. Membership must also be maintained in good standing.
Schedule, Format and Fees
The Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program is offered in both in-class and correspondence formats. Program intake is once a year in September. Read more about the program schedule, study options and fees.