Certificate in Purchasing Management
The Certificate in Purchasing Management consists of two(2) courses. Each course covers two (2) Modules of the ISM-C.P.M.™ certification requirements. Each module provides participants with the understanding and knowledge of purchasing techniques, and prepares them for the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM)- C.P.M.™- Certified Purchasing Manager- national examination.
Course Curriculum
PM 101 - Modules I & II
Topics include procurement requests, solicitation of proposals and their evaluation, contract execution, implementation, personnel and controls of the purchasing department. This class includes a discussion on exam questions and strategies.
This course covers Modules I & II of the C.P.M.™ program.
PM 102 - Modules III & IV
Topics include establishing and organized purchasing function, forecasting, optimizing purchasing performance, supplier and departmental relationships, economics of purchasing, electronic data interchange, purchasing and quality control, and strategic purchasing planning. This class includes a discussion on exam questions and strategies.
This course covers Modules III & IV of the C.P.M.™ program.
Course Topics
Module I: Purchasing Process
- Identifying Requirements
- Preparation of Solicitations
- Supplier Analysis
- Contract Execution, Implementation, and Administration
Module II: Supply Environment
- Negotiations
- Information Technology
- Quality Issues
- Internal Relationships
- External Relationships
Module III: Value Enhancement Strategies
- Sourcing Analysis
- Supply and Inventory Management
- Management Value Enhancement Methods
- Forecasting and Strategies
Module IV: Management
- Management and Organization
- Human Resources Management
Course Schedule 2008-2009
Summer 2008
- PM 101- Modules I & II, Thursdays, July 10-Aug 21, 2008
Fall 2008
- PM 101- Modules I & II, Thursdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 23 , 2008
- PM 102- Modules III & IV, Thursdays, Oct 30 - Dec. 18, 2008
Winter/Spring 2009
- PM 101- Modules I & II, Thursdays, January 15 - February 26, 2009
- PM 102- Modules III & IV, Thursdays, March 12 - April 23, 2009
Summer 2009
- PM 101- Modules I & II, Thursdays, May 7- June 18, 2009
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PM 102- Modules III & IV, Thursdays, July 2 - August 13, 2009
Merrimack College may limit enrollment or cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment.
Tuition and Refund Policy
Tuition for each course is $625.00.
Course material used for both courses: $235.00
Payment for courses and course material must be received in full prior to the first class meeting.
There is a one-time matriculation fee of $35 due upon registration for your first class here at Merrimack College.
Refund Policy:
Students are entitled to a refund of tuition according to the following schedule:
- Prior to the first class meeting 100%
- After the first class meeting 0%
Notice of withdrawal must be in writing.
For more information please call 978-837-5154 or email
dorothy.zanni@merrimack.edu
Dorothy Zanni
Director of Industry Programs