APICS CSCP Courses 2026: New Editions Starting in October and Early Bird Registration Available

Registration is now open for the new editions of the APICS CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional Master, starting between October and November 2026.

The courses will be available both in the classroom, in Lausanne and Basel, and online through Live Webinar and Live Webinar Flipped Class formats, allowing professionals to choose the learning path that best fits their needs.

For those considering participation, Advance School offers Early Bird rebates for Classroom and 40-hour Live Webinar courses when registration is completed 30 or 60 days before the course starting date.

A Certification for End-to-End Supply Chain Management

In recent years, Supply Chain Management has become increasingly central to corporate strategy.

Market globalization, demand volatility, geopolitical risks, material availability, sustainability, digitalization and new technologies require professionals not only to develop specialist expertise, but also to strengthen their ability to understand and manage the Supply Chain as a whole.

This is precisely the context in which the internationally recognized APICS CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional certification, developed by ASCM – Association for Supply Chain Management, plays a key role.

The CSCP programme provides an end-to-end view of the Supply Chain, connecting strategy, planning, sourcing, operations, logistics, supplier and customer management, risk, sustainability and technology.

The objective is therefore not to focus on a single function, but to understand how the different components of the Supply Chain need to be integrated in order to improve overall business performance.

To date, more than 50,000 Supply Chain professionals have earned the APICS CSCP certification, strengthening their expertise through internationally recognized best practices and accelerating their professional development.

Why Choose the APICS CSCP Certification

CSCP is an internationally recognized certification and represents an important differentiating factor for Supply Chain professionals.

In particular, the programme enables participants to:

• develop a comprehensive and international view of the Supply Chain, from suppliers through to the end customer;
• understand how to integrate strategy, planning, procurement, operations and logistics;
• use an internationally recognized language and Body of Knowledge;
• deepen their understanding of customer and supplier relationship management;
• develop Risk Management competencies;
• understand the role of technology and digitalization in Supply Chain processes;
• identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce waste;
• strengthen their professional profile and ability to work with international organizations and teams.

The CSCP programme therefore represents an opportunity to organize and consolidate professional knowledge and experience within a globally recognized framework, while also providing structured preparation for the final certification exam.

What Participants Say

Professionals who have already attended APICS programmes with Advance School particularly emphasize the practical approach of the courses, the quality of the instructors and the support provided in preparing for certification.

Below are a few testimonials from Senior Managers who have pursued CSCP certification:

“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

New CSCP Editions for the Second Half of 2026

The next APICS CSCP Master editions will start between October and November 2026. The current Swiss calendar includes classroom courses in Lausanne and Basel, as well as two online formats.

Classroom Courses

• Basel: November 12, 2026
• Lausanne: October 27, 2026

Live Webinar

• November 13, 2026

Live Webinar – Flipped Class

• October 29, 2026

From Knowledge to Business Application

One of the distinctive features of the CSCP programme is the opportunity to connect course contents with real Supply Chain challenges.

Professionals are encouraged to think not only about the efficiency of their own function, but also about the impact that individual decisions have on the entire system: customers, suppliers, plants, inventory, production capacity, logistics and financial performance.

This perspective is particularly important today, as many organizations are working on topics such as Supply Chain resilience, risk reduction, network redesign, sustainability, digital transformation and end-to-end process integration.

ASCM also emphasizes that the CSCP programme is designed to develop competencies for managing global Supply Chain activities, improving cross-functional collaboration, and applying best practices and technologies to planning and operations.

Training with Supply Chain Managers and Experts

Another key element of the Advance approach is the opportunity to learn from instructors who combine APICS certification with more than twenty years of managerial and professional experience in leading international companies.

This makes it possible to connect the international Body of Knowledge with real business situations, discussing cases, challenges and decisions that participants encounter every day within their organizations.

As Advance participants also highlight in their testimonials, interaction during the course becomes not only a learning opportunity, but also a chance for professional exchange among people working across different areas of the Supply Chain.

Early Bird Registration

For the new Classroom and 40-hour Live Webinar editions, Advance School offers preferential Early Bird conditions for registrations received 30 or 60 days before the relevant course starting date.

Because the number of participants in each class is limited, professionals considering the programme are encouraged to contact Advance School to check availability, attendance formats and enrollment conditions.

Invest in Your Supply Chain Competencies

In an environment where companies are increasingly required to adapt, integrate processes and manage complexity, knowledge of international Supply Chain best practices represents an important advantage both for professionals and for their organizations.

The APICS CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional programme enables participants to consolidate competencies acquired through professional experience, develop an end-to-end perspective and prepare for one of the most internationally recognized certifications in Supply Chain Management.

For detailed information about the programme, calendar, fees and participation options, visit the Master APICS CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional course page: CSCP programme

For further information about the programme, participation options and available special offers, please contact us:

Email: info@advanceschool.ch
Phone: +41 79 5974100.

About Advance School: Advance School is the only Premier ELITE Partner of APICS in Switzerland, and has trained worldwide thousands of professionals from all organizational levels in the Operations and Supply Management areas.