How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management (CPSRM)

Executive Summary

Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management (CPSRM) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPSRM holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management

Acronym

CPSRM

Who Should Enrol?

Procurement and Purchasing Officers
Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
Contract and Category Managers
Warehouse and Inventory Managers

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex procurement functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Design and implement procurement systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

Qualify for procurement roles across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Supplier Risk Taxonomy

✦Supplier Financial Risk

✦Supplier Cybersecurity Risk

✦Critical Supplier Identification

✦Supplier Risk Treatment

✦Supplier Risk Escalation

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management · module 20 is the capstone

1

Supplier Risk Management Foundations

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · The procurement cycle and operating models

2

Supplier Risk Taxonomy

Supplier relationships, performance and development · Risk assessment without theatre · Control design, testing and the evidence of operation

3

Supplier Due Diligence

Financial crime: anti-money laundering and know-your-customer · The three lines model and who owns risk · Internal control design and testing

4

Supplier Risk Profiling

Taxation: obligations, computation and dispute · Designing and testing a compliance programme · Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning

5

Supplier Financial Risk

Financial management for the operating manager · Whistleblowing and speak-up channels · Risk appetite and tolerance in practice

6

Supplier Operational Risk

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · The three lines model and who owns risk · Board effectiveness and the quality of board information

7

Supplier Compliance Risk

Employment compliance, contracts and workforce risk · Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance · Controls that work versus controls that exist

8

Supplier Cybersecurity Risk

Security fundamentals: assets, threats and proportionate control · Roles, standards and professional conduct · Service culture and brand promise

9

Geographic and Geopolitical Supplier Risk

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · Culture, ethics and behaviour change · Audit planning and execution

10

Supply Continuity Risk

Supply disruption: exposure, alternatives and tested continuity · Regulatory and digital transformation · Compliance monitoring systems

11

Critical Supplier Identification

Continuity, disruption and organisational resilience · Fair trade and responsible supply · Procurement and stock management for health commodities

12

Supplier Risk Scoring

Credit assessment and lending decisions · Environmental compliance and impact assessment · Sustainability strategy and materiality

13

Supplier Risk Appetite

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · Board and executive reporting · Managing sensitive disclosures

14

Supplier Risk Treatment

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · Sustaining strategic customer focus · Customer experience strategy

15

Supplier Monitoring

Security operations: monitoring, incident response and recovery · Employee relations, discipline and fair process · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline

16

Supplier Risk Indicators

Indicators and KPIs: designing measures that survive contact with people · Management accounts and dashboards · Sanctions screening and PEP management

17

Supplier Risk Escalation

Risk governance: appetite, ownership and the register that is actually used · Voice of the customer to the business · Team leadership in customer service

18

Supplier Risk Reporting

Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Safety culture, leadership and behaviour · Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

19

Supplier Risk Assurance

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · Tender planning and documentation · Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value

20

Supplier Risk Management Capstone

Enterprise risk: appetite, registers and what makes controls real · Professional roles and ethics · Ethical decision-making

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures

24

Professional Decision-Making

Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics

26

Project and Execution Management

Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Supplier Risk Taxonomy — applied to your own work
Supplier Due Diligence — applied to your own work
Supplier Risk Profiling — applied to your own work
Supplier Financial Risk — applied to your own work
Supplier Operational Risk — applied to your own work
Supplier Compliance Risk — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPSRM certification?

The Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Professional in Supplier Risk Management, culminating in the capstone “Supplier Risk Management Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CPSRM?

This certification is ideal for Procurement and Purchasing Officers, Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals, Contract and Category Managers and Warehouse and Inventory Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CPSRM certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CPSRM internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CPSRM certification?

The Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CPSRM certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CPSRM?

The Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CPSRM?

The Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CPSRM while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CPSRM?

Graduates progress towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles. The CPSRM strengthens your expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations and positions you for advancement across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Head of Security

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Security Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CPSRM while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Investigations Lead

Government

Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management

Certified Professional in Supplier Risk Management

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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