With new products and services emerging at accelerated speeds, today's procurement workforce is often required to incorporate a great deal of information very quickly. However, training on new technologies and strategies is usually time-consuming and costly, especially for global organizations.

Our Solution
Our Academy of Excellence provides a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes both live and web-based training, designed to educate students on everything from how to use eBreviate eSourcing tools to strategies for a successful negotiation. Students also have access to online manuals, frequently asked questions, professional certification tests and more. The Academy of Excellence meets the learning needs of a globally distributed workforce, and more importantly, addresses the training requirements for procurement professionals by delivering training when and how it is needed. The result: a solid understanding of how to use eSourcing tools effectively and implement best practices to maximize results from your company's sourcing efforts.

Key Features

Benefits


Key Features

Intuitive, Web-Based Training
	•	Do-it-yourself interface with simple navigation designed to feel as though the student is in the actual system
	•	Bookmarks within training modules allow students to pause and resume training easily at a later time
	•	Web-based training allows simultaneous worldwide multi-user access at any time
Comprehensive, Hands-On Instruction
	•	Detailed step-by-step instructions on how to successfully use our technologies and supporting processes
	•	Recommendations and hints highlight key points to note for future reference throughout the lessons
	•	Additional materials, including Training Aides, Manuals, Desktop Reference Guides, and Checklists, supplement online and live education
	•	Real-world case study exercises simulate real situations and challenges to reinforce the initial training and education received by students
Continuing Education Credits Available
	•	Continuing education credits that may be applied toward I.S.M. C.P.M. recertification or A.P.P. reaccreditation requirements

Web-Based Training Benefits

	•	Efficient, round-the-clock access to education on technology use and processes
	•	Award-winning training modules and support documents
	•	Increased retention through flexible, user-paced learning
	•	Cost savings by eliminating travel expenses and time away from work
Live Training Benefits
	•	Provided by experienced procurement professionals
	•	Flexible delivery at your site or ours
	•	Small class sizes for more focused learning
	•	Enhanced learning through real-life case study examples
	•	Tailored to unique company requirements