Purchasing and Materials Management Certificate Programs
In addition to the workshops offered by NAPM-Orange County, instruction intended to prepare for the C.P.M. Certification examination is offered in Orange County both at Coastline Community College and Learning Tree University and on-line from California State University Dominguez Hills.
Coastline Community College, in co-operation with NAPM-Orange County, offers a professionally developed Purchasing and Materials Management Certificate program. The curriculum includes the four Purchasing and Materials Management courses listed below, plus 6 additional units from an elective list of business classes, for a total of 18 units. (more information)
Learning Tree University has structured their Purchasing Management Certificate Program (current classes) to build skills and knowledge to enhance the students career and qualify for promotion. The Purchasing Management Program is based on the National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM) recommended curriculum. The program consists of the four classes listed below.
California State University Dominguez Hills (current classes) has modeled their on-line Certificate Program around the NAPM guidelines. The Dominguez Hills program consists of the 4 classes listed below.
COASTLINE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Supply
Management 102, The Supply Environment (3.0 units)
Topics include outsourcing and make-versus-buy decisions, value analysis,
inventory control, warehousing and traffic, capital equipment, institutional
and governmental purchasing practices, and supply management's role in
new product development.
Click HERE for
more information about the Fall 2003 Semester.
Graded or credit option
16 weeks/ August 26, 2003, 6:30 pm - 9:40 pm Tuesday
Instructor: Bobbie Ascarate
Supply
Management 104, Supplier Cost Reduction/Negotiation (3.0 units)
Issues in forecasting future prices based on historical data and negotiation
techniques will be reviewed and examined through the application of theories
to case studies and a team project. Topics will include price analysis
and negotiation: the ways one subject supports the other and techniques
to reduce cost. Advisory: Supply Management 101 and 102. Graded or credit
option
16 weeks/ August 27, 2003, 6:30 pm - 9:40 pm Wednesday
Instructor: Merle Roberts
Supply
Management 101, The Purchasing Process (3.0 units)
Will be offered in the Spring 2004 semester.
Supply
Management 204, Strategic Issues in Supply Management (3.0 units)
Will be offered in the Spring 2004 semester.
Admissions Office (714) 241-6176, Website: http://coastline.edu
LEARNING
TREE UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Professional Opportunities
in Purchasing Management
Meet with program advisors and faculty to learn about professional opportunities
in Purchasing Management and requirements for National Association of
Purchasing Management's A.P.P and C.P.M. professional designations. LTU
staff members will be on hand to answer your questions while describing
enrollment options in the certificate program as well as elective courses
in legal and international aspects of Purchasing.
Mastering the Purchasing
Process
Beginning with the role of purchasing in contemporary organizations, this
course covers the four key elements of the purchasing process: identifying
requirements, preparing solicitations, analyzing suppliers, and execution,
implementation and administration of contracts.
Mastering the Supply
Environment
Focusing on current practices in supply management, this course covers
supplier negotiations, use of information technology, quality issues,
and relationships with internal and external entities.
Value Enhancement
Strategies
Increase your contribution to the bottom line by analyzing sourcing plans,
organizing and controlling inventory, implementing standardization programs,
and developing supply plans based on demand forecasts.
Managing the Purchasing
Function
Support your organization's goals through effective management of the
purchasing function. Primary study topics include supervising and leading
the purchasing staff and developing strategic plans and objectives.
Legal Aspects of
Purchasing
Develop a solid understanding of commercial law and the Uniform Commercial
Code (UCC) as well as proven legal strategies and techniques to protect
your organization in contracting situations.
CALIF.
STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Courses are offered via the Internet three trimesters each year; however, not all classes are offered every trimester. You must take the Foundation Course first (PRX200) and then the remaining 3 courses.
- PRX 200-41 Purchasing Fundamentals
- PRX 310-41 Cost-Price Analysis and Negotiation
- PRX 330-41 Public Sector Procurement
- PRX 340-41 Advanced Purchasing Concepts
- PRX 319-14 Basic of Supply Chain Management
PRX 200 – Purchasing
Fundamentals
Course examines the fundamental elements of purchasing. Emphasis is placed
on current business trends and their impact on the purchasing profession.
Fundamental concepts, methods, and techniques used to evaluate requirements
for purchasing goods and services are discussed. Case studies allow for
application to real-world situations.
PRX 310 – Cost-Price
Analysis and Negotiation
Course provides an overview of the tools and techniques required for determining
the reasonableness of cost and price, the relationships between the two
and establish the basis for negotiating a final contract between buyers
and sellers.
PRX 330 – Public
Sector Procurement
Course examines the relative aspects unique to Public Sector Purchasing
as well as comparing and contrasting the legal and regulatory consideration
inherent to this environment with those of private sector procurement.
PRX 340 – Advanced
Purchasing Concepts
Through the detailed examination of case studies, students explore the
real-world application of purchasing concepts including: specification,
standardization, simplification, supply, legal and ethical issues, partnering,
total quality procurement and logistics.
PRX 319-14 Basic
of Supply Chain Management
New course added to certificate for students starting fall, 2001.
Provides an overview of the field of Supply Chain Management and its role
in the functional nature of organizations
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