The San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) offers a full range of educational programs, certifications, and events for businesses and individuals for advancement and coordination of supply chain management.
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Sign up for CPIM and CSCP and CLTD certification courses and earn your globally recognized APICS certification(s).
We are soliciting your input on which additional courses Supply Chain and Operations Management Professionals are interested in. Complete the Wait List Survey under Quick Links.
New Courses Announced! Essential Skills for Operations & Supply Chain Management Professionals
ASCM SFV is proud to announce our new vocational education series. These short (6-8 week) courses are designed to provide specific training to Manufacturing, Service, and Distribution employees with the essential skills and knowledge needed to survive in today's competitive job market. Courses are designed specifically for Inventory Control, Warehouse & Distribution employees, Production Control, and Purchasing employees.
We expect that our students will take the course that relates to their current job or their desired job and then proceed to the capstone course "Essentials of Supply Chain and Operations Management" to broaden their view of their environment. These courses provide students with a strong foundation to move towards ASCM Certification. These classes are offered in partnership with our local colleges and we are pleased to announce that these courses will also be available on I-TRAIN for those who are currently unemployed or looking to enhance their current skills or change careers towards Supply Chain related occupations. Classes are starting at both COC and PDC. All classes are virtual. Sign up now. Download a flyer describing all our Essential Skills courses to plan your education of your employees now!
Do you Want to do Self Study for an APICS Certification?
If you are self-motivated, and want to become certified in one of our APICS Certifications, please purchase your learning system and/or bundle (includes the Learning System, Exam Authorization, and a Free Retake of the exam) from us. Click here to see your purchase options.
If you need some extra help with a particular concept or would like one of our instructors to TUTOR you to keep you focused and on-track, please email [email protected] (Bob Ratcliffe, VP of Education). We can give you all the details of our tutoring programs and options.
Educational Offerings
New Date! Supply Chain Technology Certificate - Online at PDC - Begins June 10, 2026
This is a certificate course covering the use of technology in the supply chain.
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Online @ COC - begins June 13th, 2026
The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program is an industry recognized educational program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field.
Supplier Relationship Management Certificate - Online @ AVC - begins June 15, 2026
This is a certificate course that provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, tools, and trends related to supplier relationship management.
New Start Date! Certified in Planning and Inventory Management 9.0 - Online @ PDC- starts June 16, 2026
The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge
Supply Chain Resilience Certificate - Online @ PDC - begins June 16, 2026
The program provides you with comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, practices, and trends related to organizational and strategic supply chain resilience.
Supply Chain Procurement Certificate - Online @ COC - Begins June 23, 2026
The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program is a foundational education program designed to help both entry-level and experienced supply chain professionals expand their procurement knowledge and skills.
Essential Skills of Operations and Supply Chain Management Online @ PDC - begins July 7, 2026
The introductory course addresses the fundamental principles and practices of Operations and Supply Chain and business processes and systems.
Supplier Relationship Management Certificate Online @ PDC - begins July 7, 2026
This is a certificate course that provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, tools, and trends related to supplier relationship management.
Essential Skills of Operations and Supply Chain Management - Online @ COC - begins July 8, 2026
The introductory course addresses the fundamental principles and practices of Operations and Supply Chain and business processes and systems.
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Improve Your Job Skills and Knowledge with ASCM Education
Sign up for our Essential Skills courses or pursue your APICS Certification with CPIM Part 1, CPIM Part 2, CSCP or CLTD.
Become a member of ASCM San Fernando Valley Chapter to take advantage of these exclusive member benefits.
- Exclusive ASCM SFV Chapter discounts of up to 20% on all educational materials
- APICS Certification training
- Supply Chain and Operations Management training
- Professional Networking
- Professional Development in Supply Chain Management
- Management/Leadership experience through volunteering on our board
- Local Job Postings (have a job, need a job)
- Certification maintenance points awarded through chapter events
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Raising the Bar on Supply Chain Management
The ASCM San Fernando Valley Chapter is offering CPIM, CSCP, CLDT and Principles courses with partners Professional Development Center and College of the Canyons. In House classes are available for companies who have multiple departments who need instructor based training. Courses and seminars on Lean, Cycle Counting and Inventory Management are all delivered by ASCM recognized instructors.
Contact: [email protected] for more information.
Upcoming CPIM, CSCP, CLDT, Essential Skills (Principles) Classes, Professional Development Meetings, Seminars and other events
Date |
Event |
| 10/31/2022 Monday | Essential Skills for Warehouse & Distribution Employees @ COC-Virtual |
| 11/01/2022 Tuesday | Essential Inventory Control Skills @ PDC-Virtual |
| 12/3/2022 Saturday | Certified Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD) @ COC-Virtual |
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