Master APICS CTSC – Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain

Date

Location

Duration

Calendar

25 November 2026

Live Webinar

7 sessions 3 hours/each

01 December 2026

Basel

3 days + 1 review session

Supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. Now more than ever, supply chain professionals need to become transformational leaders with skills in systems thinking, digital fluency and analytical methods for all types of supply chains.

 

The new APICS Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) will equip participants with frameworks, strategies, processes, and tools to effectively manage an end-to-end supply chain transformation.

 

The programme leverages components of globally recognized industry standards, including the ASCM SCOR Digital Standard (DS), Enterprise Standards for Sustainability and the Digital Capabilities Model (DCM) to:

  • Identify risks and opportunities, and select the appropriate philosophies, frameworks, models, and approaches to effect transformation
  • Apply systems thinking to develop, analyze, verify, and validate concept alternatives for transformation
  • Manage skills, roles, responsibilities, and infrastructure needed for successful supply chain transformation
  • Identify tools and technologies to enable effective supply chain transformation
  • Identify and implement strategies for reinforcing and replicating improvements

 

Supply chain transformation can help companies to achieve a competitive edge, improve financial performance, and provide better customer service.

It increases collaboration between different departments, suppliers, and partners, leading to better communication and alignment of business objectives throughout your supply chain.

 

Upon earning the CTSC certification, participants will become certified Transformation Leaders capable of spearheading major supply chain projects from inception to completion. The advantages of this certification are:

 

1. Value to Company: participants will bring significant value to their organizations by driving efficient supply chain transformations;

2. Competitive Advantage: participants will stand out in the competitive job market with a globally recognized certification that demonstrates their expertise;

3. Personal Development:participants will become genuine Transformation Leaders with in-depth knowledge and practical skills.

 

The CTSC course curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of supply chain transformation, blending theoretical concepts with practical applications.

 

We designed 2 CTSC training paths, delivered over 2 months by certified instructors:

Classroom path: 3 training days + 1 review session Live Webinar

Live Webinar path: 7 sessions of 3 hours each

 

Upon request, Advance also offers in-house training programs tailored to organizational needs.

01.

teaching plan

The course includes:

• A classroom or Live Webinar training phase
• An individual study phase with remote instructor support
• Exam simulation with discussion of results. At the end of the course, the candidate can take the final exam in CBT (Computer Based Testing) mode at Pearson Vue test centers, coordinated by ASCM. The exam consists of a multiple-choice questionnaire.

Teaching, learning material and final exam are in English. A good knowledge of English is therefore required.

» After passing the exam, ASCM will award the CTSC certification.

DETAILED PROGRAM

Module 1: Supply Chain Transformation Overview

  • Supply Chain Transformations
  • Value Proposition, Methodologies, and Organizational Design
  • Drivers of Supply Chain Transformation

Module 2: Preparing for Supply Chain Transformation

  • Select Supply Chain Transformation Drivers
  • Assess Supply Chain Current State
  • Conceptualize the Future-State Supply Chain Operating Model
  • Identify Initiatives to Address Gaps
  • Initiate Transformation Work Streams and Projects
  • Develop and Iterate Preliminary Transformation Business Cases
  • Perform Post-Approval Tasks

Module 3: Executing Supply Chain Transformation

  • Adopt a Change Management Plan
  • Design and Implement Supply Chain Transformation Work Streams and Projects
  • Implement Governance and a Risk Management Framework

Module 4: Review of Supply Chain Transformation

  • Assess the Transformation
  • Communicate Results and Reflect on the Transformation
02.

who the course is for

  • Supply Chain Managers and resources in the staff
  • E2E Supply Chain Improvement Leaders and resources in staff
  • Logistics Managers
  • Operations Directors
  • ERP Consultants
  • Supply Chain Consultants
  • Procurement Managers

and to all professionals responsible for:

  • supporting or executing a supply chain transformation within their organization
  • developing a supply chain strategy
  • creating business requirements documents for large-scale systems implementation
  • developing and managing performance control towers, business intelligence capabilities and supporting advanced analytics
  • supporting a supply chain network design (redesign)
  • defining and prioritizing digital capabilities or in a supply chain enabling role
03.

exam

To obtain the CTSC – Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain certification – there is a single final Computer Based (CBT) exam that can be taken at PearsonVue Test Centers throughout the country.

There are no pre-set exam dates: the exam can be taken at any time depending on Test Centre availability, within 12 months of course activation.

The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions over 3.5 hours, in English.

04.

pricing and enrolment

Contact our school for more information at info@advanceschool.org.

The course requires a minimum of 6 participants for the activation. Seats are limited in order to allow optimal interaction between participants and instructors.

To enrol, send the registration form with the receipt of the bank transfer or a purchase order to the following Email: info@advanceschool.ch

Testimonials

“I am extremely satisfied with the APICS CTSC certification course offered by Advance School. The instructor’s expertise, professionalism, and ability to make complex concepts accessible made the course truly impactful.

His guidance extended far beyond the classroom: sharing real-world examples, providing practical tips, and offering personalized feedback, helped me confidently apply the tools learned within my organization. The course created a genuinely inspiring and supportive learning environment, which made all the difference in my certification journey”.

Gert Heij | Operations Director, Selengroven AG

“The APICS CTSC Master organized by Advance School has proven to be a highly strategic program for professionals working in Supply Chain planning and management. The course is clearly and comprehensively structured, with content that can be immediately applied to the operational and decision-making challenges of a complex industrial environment.

I particularly appreciated the in-depth focus on SCOR DS, which provides a solid and modern framework for analyzing and redesigning Supply Chain processes, as well as the change management methodologies, which are essential for effectively leading organizational transformations.

Thanks to the instructor’s proven experience and ability to translate theoretical concepts into relevant real-world examples, the program was extremely practical and engaging.

A highly valuable learning experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to strengthen their skills and contribute more effectively to the evolution of their Supply Chain”.

Demetrio Ventre | Head of Planning, PRAMAC
Certification Level
Master APICS CTSC – Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain
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