Format
4 required courses (84 hours)
Delivery
Online | Learn more
Duration
Complete in 4 months or, up to 3 years
Procurement is the process of sourcing and acquiring the materials, goods and services needed by an organization or business.
Sourcing, purchasing and managing supplier relationships is an essential component of supply chain management. Explore best practices for ensuring that the right goods arrive at the right time and at the right price by enrolling in this short, focused certificate.
Discover how effective procurement practices contribute to the resilience, competitiveness and sustainability of the supply chain. Develop your skills in strategic sourcing, supplier selection, cost assessment, performance evaluation and relationship management to prepare for a new career or advance in your current one. Engage in hands-on activities to directly apply what you learn. Courses are taught by experienced supply-chain professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of different organizations.
This program is designed for working professionals. There are no admission requirements or application processes, and courses are offered regularly throughout the year.
Highlights and benefits
Earn a recognized credential — Enhance your career prospects
Become career-ready — Prepare for a career in supply chain management as a buyer, procurement specialist, contract administrator, transportation manager or inventory manager
Real-world knowledge — Learn from experienced industry professionals
Gain hands-on experience — Demonstrate workplace competencies to potential employers
Online delivery — Enjoy the flexibility of online learning and complete this program from anywhere
Information session
Interested in learning more about our Procurement? Speak with program staff and instructors, and have your questions answered. Join us for a free virtual information session on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
Register nowImportant Notice:
Effective January 2, 2025, the Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate will be suspended and the courses reorganized into three new extension certificates:
- Procurement Extension Certificate
- Transportation and Inventory Management Extension Certificate
- Supply Chain Contract Management Extension Certificate
Current students who have already completed at least one course can choose to either complete the suspended certificate or apply their coursework to any or all of the new certificates.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cebusiness@mtroyal.ca.
Course schedule
Course schedule by semester
| Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Supply Chain Management | ON | ON | ON |
| Procurement 1 | ON | ON | ON |
| Procurement 2 | ON | ON | ON |
| Technology and e-Procurement | ON | ON | ON |
We strongly recommend completing Introduction to Supply Chain Management and Procurement 1 before registering in the remaining Supply Chain Management courses.
Legend
BL: Blended (Online & Classroom)
CL: Classroom
FT: Fast Track
ON: Online
IDS: Independent Study
P: Practicum
This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.
Career opportunities
The field of supply chain management includes a broad range of roles, such as the following:
- Procurement officer
- Purchasing agent
- Sourcing specialist
- Purchasing analyst
Your role in the industry will depend on your individual interests, previous work experience and educational background.
Survey the wide range of jobs in supply chain management and match your education and experience to those roles using Supply Chain Canada's Connector tool.
To view supply chain-related job postings that are currently available, please visit Indeed.ca*: For general information about the supply chain labour market, including past, present, and estimated future demand for workers, please visit the Canadian Supply Chain Research Foundation. Data can be searched based on occupation, geographic region, and industry.
* The job opportunities posted on the above website are provided solely for the student's information. Mount Royal does not endorse, screen or evaluate these opportunities and has no control over the accuracy of the postings or the quality or safety of the opportunities advertised. It is the student's responsibility to investigate these opportunities to ensure that they are appropriate and meet the student's expectations.
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