Professional certificate
Professional Certificate in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
A six-month, practitioner-focused certificate – five modules and 60 hours across procurement, logistics, contracts and supply chain performance, ending in a supply chain evaluation project.
Overview
About this course.
Today’s supply chains operate in an environment shaped by digital transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, sustainability priorities, and rapidly evolving customer expectations. As a result, organizations require professionals who can design resilient, ethical, and high-performing procurement and logistics systems that deliver measurable business value.
The Professional Certificate in Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management is a six-month, practitioner-focused programme designed for working professionals. Delivered fully online, it combines practical concepts, real-world case studies, collaborative discussions, and applied learning activities to develop professionals capable of managing end-to-end supply chains both strategically and operationally.
Participants develop the knowledge and practical skills to optimize sourcing, procurement, logistics, contract management, and supply chain performance across both the public and private sectors, with strong emphasis on governance, risk management, digital technologies, sustainability, and delivering value-for-money outcomes.
Next intake
Confirmed dates for every course are published on our upcoming intakes page. The Executive Education team will confirm the next intake for this one on enquiry.
Bringing a team? We also run this in-company.
Curriculum
What you will be able to do.
On successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Apply procurement, logistics and supply chain principles to solve organizational challenges
- Develop sourcing and supplier strategies that improve value, resilience and performance
- Negotiate effectively and manage supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle
- Identify, assess and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks
- Measure and improve supply chain performance using appropriate metrics and continuous improvement practices
- Align procurement and supply chain strategies with organizational objectives, governance and sustainability priorities
- Apply digital tools to enhance procurement and supply chain performance
Programme structure
Five modules, 60 hours.
- Introduction to supply chain, logistics and procurement management (12 hrs) – the role and scope of each in modern organizations, competitive strategy alignment and value creation, supply chain structures and planning horizons, drivers of performance and resilience, and demand-driven and customer-centric models
- Procurement management (12 hrs) – requirements definition and spend analysis, supply market analysis and sourcing strategies, supplier prequalification, evaluation and performance management, public versus private sector frameworks, and tendering and procurement planning
- Logistics management (12 hrs) – strategic and operational logistics, warehousing, inventory and distribution systems, international logistics and trade considerations, technology and data as enablers, and cost-to-serve optimization
- Contract management (12 hrs) – fundamentals of contract law and commercial terms, contract planning and negotiation strategies, risk allocation and performance management, and contract administration and close-out
- Performance management in procurement, logistics and supply chain (12 hrs) – performance management frameworks, designing meaningful KPIs and scorecards, benchmarking, analytics and performance reporting, and continuous improvement and operational excellence
Capstone project (individual): a practical Supply Chain Evaluation Project based on an organization of the participant’s choice, assessing their ability to diagnose issues, apply programme frameworks and develop implementable recommendations. Participants have four weeks after the taught modules to submit.
Methodology
How it is taught.
The programme uses an applied, adult-learning approach that emphasizes engagement, relevance and practical transfer of skills. Delivery methods include:
- Live interactive lectures and discussions
- Case studies and simulations
- Group exercises and peer learning
- Practical tools, templates and frameworks
- Industry examples and applied assignments
Audience
Who should apply.
This programme is ideal for professionals directly or indirectly involved in procurement, logistics, operations or supply chain management:
- Procurement and purchasing professionals
- Operations and production planners
- Logistics, warehouse and distribution managers
- Inventory and materials controllers
- Contract and vendor management officers
- Project managers and engineers
- Quality, compliance and audit professionals
- Professionals seeking a career transition into supply chain or procurement roles
Faculty
Who teaches this.
Mr. Nyron Mohammed
A senior supply chain and operations management professional with over thirty years across manufacturing, services, process industries, the public sector and consulting. Has held senior leadership roles in procurement, logistics, operations and project management, and lectures at postgraduate and professional certification levels including CIPS. Holds two master’s degrees (Supply Chain & Logistics, and Finance), PMP certification and international professional certifications in procurement and supply management.
Mr. Vernon Henry
A procurement and materials management professional with over thirty years of leadership experience across manufacturing, energy, financial services and telecommunications, in roles including Materials Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager and Senior Sourcing Professional. A long-standing CIPS tutor and consultant, holding a BSc in Management, an MBA and professional qualifications in purchasing and supply management, and a member of CIPS and IACCM.
Ms. Gayle Edwards
A procurement and supply chain professional with over twenty-five years across oil and gas, telecommunications, renewable energy and the public sector, specialising in strategic sourcing, cost optimization, process improvement, governance and ERP implementations. Currently an independent consultant and facilitator, holding a bachelor’s degree in Business, a master’s degree in Accounting and professional certifications in procurement and supply chain management.
Details
Delivery and fee.
| Structure | 5 modules, 60 hours, over six months, plus an individual capstone project |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Fully online |
| Fee | TT$13,000 per person. A four-part instalment plan is available for self-funded participants. |
| Certification | Requires at least 75% attendance in each module, submitting and passing the capstone project, and settling all tuition fees in full. Participants who miss modules may retake them with subsequent cohorts, subject to availability. |
Fees and structure are those on the current course outline. Confirmed dates for every course are on our upcoming intakes page; the Executive Education team confirms the next intake on enquiry.
Register your interest.
Tell us about your role and we will confirm the next intake, fee and format.
(868) 299-0218 ext. 9100 · openenrolment@lokjackgsb.edu.tt