Procurement Training, Qualifications and Certification
Short Courses
Commerce Edge Training offers a range of short courses (Accredited and Non-accredited) to enhance skills and increase Supply Chain and Procurement competence in the workplace. These courses are regularly presented publicly and can also be tailored for companies as in-house options. Here are some of our most popular courses:
BBBEE Enterprise and Supplier Development for Procurement Professionals (3 Days)
The BBBEE Enterprise and Supplier Development for Procurement Professionals course is a specialised 3-day training programme designed to equip procurement practitioners, supply chain specialists, and ESD professionals with both strategic and practical capabilities. As organisations place greater emp…
Communication Skills Training for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
The one easy way to become worth 50 percent more than you are now – at least – is to hone your communication skills, both written and verbal. If you can’t communicate, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark, nothing happens. – Warren Buffet
Achieve top-level procurement success with our 2-day works…
Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management (2 Days)
Our Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management course encompasses a comprehensive exploration of multiple crucial topics. We will address strategies for dealing with unacceptable behavior, utilizing interactive role-playing and feedback sessions rooted in real-world Procurement and Supply Chai…
Ethics in Procurement and Supply Chain Management Training Workshop
This course aims to instil the values of ethical conduct in procurement and show you how to create and drive the adoption of an ethics policy within your organisation.
In today’s business climate procurement and greater Supply Chain staff are frequently exposed to ethical traps and pitfalls, yet the…
Supervisory Skills Training for Procurement Managers (2 Days)
Delegates will gain a broader understanding of the management / supervisory role. This practical workshop covers crucially important topics such as the dynamics of supervision, interpersonal effectiveness, workplace communication, motivation, and conflict management.
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training Course
Strategic Sourcing is a process that reduces cost and optimises supply performance while continuing to meet the business objectives of your organisation. Learn how to align sourcing initiatives within your organisational strategy and enable procurement to play a more strategic role. In this training…
Effective Tendering and Supplier Management Training
Enhance your tendering and supplier performance management strategies by looking beyond cost, delivery, and communication. In our Effective Tendering and Supplier Management course, learn the critical factors to consider before establishing supplier partnerships or outsourcing arrangements (or even …
Writing Specifications for the Procurement of goods and services Training course
Crafting precise tender specifications is vital for effectively communicating the necessary details for procuring goods or services. Our comprehensive course covers the organizing of specifications, highlighting the importance of structuring information effectively.
Mastering these techniques will e…
Critical Procurement Negotiation Skills Training Course
“In business, you don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate!”
This strategic two-day training course is designed to develop power negotiation skills, specifically tailored for the Procurement environment. Developed in partnership with The Negotiation Academy Europe, this course has been…
Managing Total Cost of Ownership – TCO (1 Day)
If you are optimizing an area of spend, the tools in this Managing Total Cost of Ownership – TCO – course will be crucial: document step-by-step the lifecycle of any goods or services purchased. Analyze the costs throughout the lifecycle, identify cost elements and look at foolproof mathematical met…
