Forward and Reverse Logistics
Explores logistics and distribution, warehousing strategies, trade considerations, and managing reverse flows in the supply chain.
APICS CSCP
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification
CSCP is a globally recognized certification in supply chain management, covering end-to-end operations across suppliers, plants, distributors, and customers.
- CSCP boosts career growth, with certified professionals earning ~12% more and gaining promotion advantages.
- Companies benefit through improved efficiency, reduced risks, standardized practices, better tech use, stronger teamwork, and a sharper competitive edge.
What is APICS CSCP?
The certification covers key areas of supply chain management, including fundamentals like demand forecasting and management, designing global supply chain networks, and aligning sourcing strategies with demand.
CSCP addresses internal operations such as production planning and inventory control, along with logistics, both forward and reverse. It also emphasizes managing supplier and customer relationships, assessing and mitigating risks, and enhancing supply chain performance through optimization, sustainability, and technology adoption.
Who is APICS CSCP for?
The CSCP certification is well-suited for professionals in strategic and specialized supply chain roles, such as:
Strategic & Management Roles
- Supply Chain Manager / Director
- Operations Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Inventory Manager
Specialized Functional Roles
- Demand Planner
- Sourcing Specialist
- Logistics Analyst
- Warehouse Operations Lead
Global Supply Chain Networks
Focuses on designing and optimizing supply chain networks, ensuring end-to-end connectivity and visibility, and understanding supply chain metrics and reports.
Internal Operations and Inventory
Deals with planning operations, capacity and production activity control, inventory management, and continuous improvement practices.
Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology:
Focuses on optimizing supply chain strategies, implementing sustainable practices, and leveraging technology trends to enhance supply chain performance.
Sourcing Products and Services
Addresses aligning sourcing strategies with demand, category strategy for sourcing, influencing product design, and supplier selection and contracting
Supply Chain Relationships
Examines customer and supplier relationships, including strategies for effective communication and collaboration.
Supply Chain Risk
Identifies and assesses supply chain risks, and develops response strategies to mitigate them’
Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting
Covers the fundamentals of supply chains, demand analysis, demand management, forecasting techniques, and aligning supply with demand.
Certification Exam
When you’re ready—whether you’ve completed a course or finished your self-study—you can schedule your certification exam. The APICS certification exam is available on-demand year-round through ASCM’s testing partner, Pearson VUE.
You have two options for taking the exam:
- At a testing center: Pearson VUE has test centers located globally. You can search for a nearby location when registering.
- Online via OnVUE: Prefer to test from home? Simply register and choose the online proctored exam option through the OnVUE system.
The exam includes 150 questions, and you’ll have 3.5 hours to complete it. A score of 300 out of 350 is required to pass.
ProQua Instructors & Training options
ProQua brings a team of instructors and industry experts with extensive experience in logistics, operations, and global supply chain management. Our instructors specialize in APICS trainings and combine deep theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience across various supply chain roles. This ensures that training is not only aligned with the learning objectives but also adapted to real-world scenarios.
Choose the training that best fits your needs and current situation
This study method gives you the freedom and the flexibility to study anytime and
anywhere, enabling you to learn in your own style at your own pace. No stressing over
deadlines and class schedules. You can start anytime and study in your preferred location.
A virtual training in which participant connects and interacts with the instructor and other participants. The VILT training consists of 15 weekly sessions of each 2 hr.
If you prefer to learn in a structured classroom setting, and those who enjoy discussion and live instruction from a qualified instructor.
The day time CSCP course consists of 5 days face-to-face on a monthly basis.
Why choose ProQua?
Over 35 years of APICS training expertise
Trusted by companies of all sizes and industry professionals
Expert, industry-experienced trainers
Recognized APICS Premier Elite Partner
Customized and practical training solutions
Trusted training that leads to certification success
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On-location Course
Let our APICS experts on-location guide you through everything CSCP has to offer.
€ 4,795.-excl. VAT and shipping
Availability
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13 February 2026
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
10:00-17:00CET
Show schedule13 February 2026
06 March 2026
27 March 2026
17 April 2026
08 May 2026
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11 September 2026
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
10:00-17:00CET
Show schedule11 September 2026
02 October 2026
06 November 2026
27 November 2026
18 December 2026
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Virtual Instructor Course
Let our APICS experts guide you virtually through everything CSCP has to offer.
€ 4,445.-excl. VAT and shipping
Availability
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21 January 2026
18:00-20:00CET
Show schedule21 January 2026
28 January 2026
04 February 2026
11 February 2026
18 February 2026
25 February 2026
11 March 2026
25 March 2026
01 April 2026
08 April 2026
15 April 2026
22 April 2026
29 April 2026
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10 April 2026
09:00-11:00CET
Show schedule10 April 2026
17 April 2026
24 April 2026
01 May 2026
08 May 2026
15 May 2026
29 May 2026
12 June 2026
19 June 2026
26 June 2026
03 July 2026
10 July 2026
17 July 2026
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03 September 2026
18:00-20:00CET
Show schedule03 September 2026
10 September 2026
17 September 2026
24 September 2026
01 October 2026
08 October 2026
15 October 2026
22 October 2026
05 November 2026
12 November 2026
19 November 2026
26 November 2026
03 December 2026
10 December 2026
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06 November 2026
09:00-11:00CET
Show schedule06 November 2026
13 November 2026
20 November 2026
27 November 2026
04 December 2026
11 December 2026
08 January 2027
22 January 2027
29 January 2027
05 February 2027
12 February 2027
19 February 2027
26 February 2027
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Self Study Course
Study independent and at your own pace, but with all ProQua tools at your disposal.
€ 2,465.-excl. VAT and shipping
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