In today’s landscape, marked by increasingly complex global supply chains, professionals capable of managing international networks, risks, sustainability, and emerging technologies have become indispensable.
The APICS CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional – certification is widely recognized as the leading international standard for those working in, or aspiring to, management and leadership roles in the supply chain field. To date, over 40,000 professionals worldwide have earned the CSCP credential.
From September to December 2025, Advance School will offer new editions of the CSCP courses, available in classroom format, as well as live webinar and Flipped Class options, ensuring maximum flexibility for professionals across Italy.
Discounted rates are available for Early Registration at 30 and 60 days before the course start date.
Benefits of the CSCP programme:
- International-level skills: The CSCP certification is a global recognition of advanced skills in the Supply Chain field
- Tangible benefits: CSCP certified professionals earn 20% more than the market average, according to a recent ASCM survey
- Requirement for top roles: An increasing number of companies require the CSCP certification as a prerequisite for top roles in Supply Chain Management
- Personal growth: The CSCP course transfers best practices and state-of-the-art content to manage a modern supply chain, representing an exceptional opportunity for professional and personal growth for the participant.
What you will learn:
- Strategic network design: Understand how to design and optimize a global supply chain network, enhancing efficiency and responsiveness.
- Risk management: Acquire skills to identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring resilience when facing challenges.
- Technology integration: Explore the integration of cutting-edge technologies in supply chain management, staying ahead in the era of digital transformation.
- Environmental sustainability: Learn strategies for sustainable supply chain practices, contributing to environmental responsibility and corporate social responsibility.
Who is it suitable For:
- Supply chain managers and people in staff wanting to validate their knowledge and / or make sure they are up to date on Best Practices;
- Leaders of one or more Supply Chain activities and people in staff who want to expand their scope and knowledge across the entire Supply Chain; Senior Managers who want to integrate their relationships with Suppliers and Clients into their management;
- ERP consultants wishing to expand their knowledge of all Supply Chain processes and how to handle them with new technologies;
- Consultancy firms that operate on their clients' Supply Chain reorganization projects.
Below you can read some testimonials by Senior Managers who got certified CSCP:
“When multinationals publish a job posting for a global Supply Chain Manager they usually require CSCP certification as a must-have. The candidate who has passed the CSCP exam demonstrates knowledge of how to define and implement a Supply Chain strategy in line with the Business.” European Supply Chain Manager - Cargill SSE
“Every training from Advance School is an added value, since it allows to be prepared for internationally recognized certifications. The APICS CPIM course, in particular, allowed me to learn Best Practices that empowered me to tackle my start-up project at Rolls-Royce, ensuring my professional advancement in both responsibility and remuneration. This encouraged me to enrol in another SC Management course, the CSCP, to acquire additional skills aligned with international best practices.” Chief Operations Officer - Forgital S.p.a
“If today I had to choose a Supply Chain manager for my company, I would carefully evaluate their technical and soft skills. Knowing that the manager possesses a CSCP certification would give me strong guarantees of their technical knowledge, since I know the CSCP programme very well and the level of difficulty of its exam, as I am CSCP certified too.” VP Operations - Vibram
“APICS’ CSCP certification is the world’s most famous certification in Supply Chain Management. It is international with contents that are always up to date and a level of difficulty that makes it unique and much appreciated worldwide. I am convinced that a CSCP certified professional brings great benefits to the organization, thanks to their up to date knowledge.” General Manager - Lesaffre Italy