Cost Management Certification

Become a Certified Purchasing Cost Management Professional

The APD Cost Management Certification is a 4-month on-line certification program designed to provide purchasing professionals with the knowledge, skills and take-away tools required to understand and achieve  direct and indirect material costs.

We provide a new look at Purchasing 101 foundations while accelerating individuals to Purchasing 4.0 where data is leveraged with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to move to optimal pricing, should-be costs and predictive cost modeling.

Course materials are based upon the processes, techniques, and real-world insights we have gained during our 18 year in-the-industry experience helping clients identify, analyze, predict, and negotiate better pricing with their suppliers.​

To immediately obtain more information on the program, including when the next cohort starts, enter your email address to access the Program Brochure