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Summary: Professional Development Program Delivery Formats

Achieve a high-level of expertise for your entire team when you choose from a variety of professional development format options:

Professional Development Seminars (Onsite)
Knowledge Center Courses (Web-based training for business)
Blended and Customized Learning Programs
Custom Corporate Web Services Integration
Certificate Programs
Executive Programs
Your Dedicated Program Managers

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Professional Development Seminars (Onsite)
Professional Development Seminars (Onsite), are traditional, instructor-led professional seminars provided onsite at your location. Instructor's credentials, seminar pricing and training customization services are available upon request.

Delivered at your facility, ISM seminars interactively present usable information through proven learning methods that include group participation activities, case study discussions, role-playing and problem-solving. Led by instructors who maintain exceptional presentation skills, these sessions are valued worldwide for quality content and materials. These two- or three-day ISM programs are limited to 35 participants. Each session provides real-world solutions that your team can begin using immediately.

Find out what attendees are saying about ISM professional development seminars. For a list of Professional Seminar topics, visit ISM's online seminar catalog.

Contact Toni Caserta, Manager- Professional Development Services, at acaserta@ism.ws, or Rene Yates, Manager - Professional Development Services, at ryates@ism.ws.

Knowledge Center Courses (Online)
Delivered online through the ISM Knowledge Center, Web-based online courses address various supply management topics and are available in a variety of topics. These online courses can provide a cost-effective and efficient method for employee training. All that's needed is a computer and access to the Internet. For additional information on online courses offered through ISM's Knowledge Center, contact ISM Customer Service at 800/888-6276, extension 401.

Self-Directed Online Courses provide participants with complete flexibility to determine how often they access content and how quickly they complete each course. Courses run between seven and 14 hours in length and include pre- and post-testing. Each course must be completed within six months of the program start date. Knowledge Center courses are available in a variety of topics.
Instructor-Led Online Courses are facilitated by proven subject-matter experts and are delivered privately. Participation requires a minimum of 10 attendees and a maximum of 30. Duration is four weeks with defined start and end dates. Courses include online interaction with the course instructor and other participants. Although individual and team activities are included, courses are offered in an asynchronous format which allows access to the content anytime, day or night. Participants should plan to devote four to six hours per week to complete coursework. Visit the Knowledge Center for a list of course topics.
Download a copy of ISM's Online Course Guide (PDF).

Blended and Customized Learning Programs
Blended and customized learning programs combine the best of a variety of delivery methods. Each program is available to an audience of up to 35 participants. Our standard approach is to include face-to-face, Web-based self-paced, live conference calls and self-study assignments in each program. However, you can elect to change the mix of delivery methods used. And, you can change and modify program length. An assessment is also included with each program.

Custom Corporate Web Services Integration
ISM works with organizations to integrate our online courses with their Learning Management Systems (LMS). ISM will work with your technical team to provide a direct link to online courses through ISM's Knowledge Center, provide directions on course enrollment for your employees, or establish a platform from which to share information on your training program. ISM can also provide access to administrative and progress reports for courses taken by your employees. If you're interested in these or other enhancements for online course delivery, ISM will discuss these or other options to enhance delivery of onsite education to your supply professionals. Web services integration work is quoted upon request.

Certificate Programs
Certificate Programs are designed to help employees gain expertise in a specific content area. Each Program can include an Applied Project which is conducted outside the coursework. The Applied Project provides a hands-on opportunity to identify real-world challenges. Participants develop a plan, conduct analysis and make recommendations. Certificate programs are not available to the general public and are offered in a variety of topics that can be tailored specifically for your organization. ISM can work with you to develop a certificate program that meets the unique needs of your organization.

Executive Programs
Offered through The A.T. Kearney Center for Strategic Supply Leadership, this arm of ISM synthesizes thought-leadership into executive development. Driven by senior executives who lead some of the most influential companies from a cross-section of industries, the Center holds programs throughout the year specifically for Chief Purchasing Officers and direct reports. Program agendas are created to ensure relevancy while exploring and identifying "what's next" on the three-to-five year supply horizon. The goal is to work through challenges and identify opportunities for building a more competitive business.

Additional Resources

Educational Conferences & Events
Numerous conferences and educational events take place throughout the year focusing on new methods, technology and other supply management issues.

Educational Materials
Educational Materials such as books, CD/DVD's, self-study workbook courses, are also available online to aid your professional development, training and certification efforts.

For additional information, please contact:
Rene A. Yates, C.P.M. Manager, Professional Development Services Institute for Supply Management™ 2055 East Centennial Circle Tempe, AZ 85284 Telephone: 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276 Ext. 3080 Email: ryates@ism.ws	Toni J. Caserta Manager, Professional Development Services Institute for Supply Management™ 2055 East Centennial Circle Tempe, AZ 85284 Telephone: 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276 Ext. 3095 Email: acaserta@ism.ws