How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 12 Weeks and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Expert / Executive Level certification.

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What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Expert in Libya

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

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Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Expert

Certified Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Expert: industry context, trends and professional standards
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Procurement's contribution to organisational strategy
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Professional standards and ethics (CIPS)
Public versus private procurement
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Sustainability and responsible sourcing
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Career pathways and professional development

Lead Time and Variability

Freight, transport mode and route reliability
Inventory service levels and the cost of stockouts
Supplier dependency, development and continuity
Specification writing and the specification trap
Materials requirements planning (MRP)
Demand and supply planning (S&OP)
Bill of materials and master scheduling
Capacity and production planning
Warehouse and stock control systems
ABC analysis and stock optimisation
Obsolescence and working-capital impact
Operations performance and throughput
E-procurement and procure-to-pay systems
Spend analytics and dashboards
Supplier and contract management systems

Supplier Capacity and Dependency

Supplier dependency, development and continuity
Supplier market analysis and competition
Contract performance, remedies and variations
Demand management and controlling maverick spend
Warehouse operations and stock accuracy
Procurement fraud, collusion and bid rigging
Emergency, humanitarian and constrained procurement
Public procurement frameworks and principles
Competitive bidding and tender management
Transparency, fairness and value for money
Evaluation criteria and award
Probity, integrity and anti-corruption
Framework agreements and aggregation
Complaints, challenge and remedies
Contract oversight in the public sector

Cost to Serve

Total cost of ownership versus purchase price
Freight, transport mode and route reliability
Warehouse operations and stock accuracy
Digital procurement roadmaps
Value and savings programmes
Category and supplier innovation
Agile and collaborative delivery
Professional ethics and codes (CIPS)
Integrity, transparency and fair dealing
Conflicts of interest and gifts
Governance of procurement decisions
Responsible and sustainable procurement
Compliance, audit and accountability
Procurement KPIs and savings measurement
Total cost and value delivered

Disruption and Continuity Planning

Supplier dependency, development and continuity
Emergency, humanitarian and constrained procurement
Freight, transport mode and route reliability
Supply chain risk identification and mapping
Risk assessment and prioritisation
Supplier financial and operational risk
Business continuity and contingency planning
Resilience and network redundancy
Geopolitical and disruption risk
Insurance, hedging and mitigation
Crisis management and recovery
Ethical and reputational risk
Monitoring and early-warning systems
Ethical sourcing and modern slavery
Supplier codes of conduct and audits

Demand and Requirement Planning

Demand management and controlling maverick spend
Inventory service levels and the cost of stockouts
Supplier market analysis and competition
Process efficiency and cycle time
Continuous improvement and lean procurement
Supplier and category performance
Procurement maturity assessment
Driving measurable procurement value
Capstone scoping: a real sourcing or supply challenge
Spend and situation analysis
Designing a sourcing or supply strategy
Business case and savings plan
Implementation and contract plan
Spend analysis and demand aggregation
Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces

Service Level Decisions

Inventory service levels and the cost of stockouts
Total cost of ownership versus purchase price
Demand management and controlling maverick spend
Professional reporting and documentation
Presenting sourcing recommendations
Managing supplier communications
Leading procurement projects and change
Team leadership in procurement
Procurement transformation and operating models
Global sourcing and international trade
Sourcing plans and go-to-market
Contract law fundamentals and formation
Terms, conditions and clauses
Service-level agreements and KPIs
Dispute resolution and claims

Customers and Demand

Demand planning and forecasting
Customer service technology stack
Social media customer care
Unified customer view
Customer loyalty and advocacy
Customer lifetime value
Voice of the customer to the business
Team leadership in customer service
Customer onboarding and lifecycle
Customer and community engagement
Data ethics and customer privacy
Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Market research and customer insight methods
Voice of the customer and acting on feedback
HR function performance and service levels

Change and Improvement

Quality control and continuous improvement
Sales and marketing transformation
Measuring growth and transformation impact
Continuous improvement and optimisation
Analytical techniques and bias
Digital and market transformation
Continuous improvement and lessons learned
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Customer experience transformation
Digital and self-service transformation
Measuring CX transformation impact
Driving measurable delivery improvement
Baseline setting and change control
Continuous improvement in service
Driving measurable service improvement

Safety and Continuity

Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Safety culture and leadership
Safety communication and campaigns
Influencing and safety leadership
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
Confidentiality and health data
Driving measurable safety improvement
Preparing financial statements
Designing a safety programme or control
Job safety analysis (JSA) and task risk
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Industrial utilities, energy and process safety interfaces
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Interpreting financial statements
Integrated and sustainability reporting

Professional Standards

Ethics and responsible leadership
Ethics and professional conduct in security
Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct
Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Ethics of technology in practice
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Professional ethics in customer service
Responsible and ethical service
Ethics and integrity in banking

Knowledge and Records

Professional documentation and presentation
Reporting quality and governance
Complaint data and learning
Process and control documentation
Tender planning and documentation
Cognitive load and learning science
The learning and development profession
Learning strategy and business alignment
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Blended and hybrid learning design
Motivation and self-directed learning
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Knowledge management and capability building

Performance Management

Performance measurement and scorecards
Managing underperformance and risk
Logistics performance and cost control
Resource efficiency and circular practice
Measuring innovation performance
Managing team performance and dynamics
High-performance team rituals and cadence
Productivity and efficiency improvement
Managing performance day to day
Contract performance and exit
Energy efficiency and demand management
Operational efficiency and productivity
Performance management in service
Coaching for performance
Operational efficiency and channel management

Procurement Practice

Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Innovation and value from suppliers
Negotiating with suppliers
Supplier segmentation and relationship strategy
Category management and strategy
Spend analysis and segmentation
Contract law and formation
Contract exit and renewal
Supplier development and innovation
Managing supplier risk
Tenders, proposals and the bid decision
Contractor and visitor safety
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Category management and strategy development
Sourcing strategies and portfolio (Kraljic)

Supply Chain and Logistics

Supply chain visibility and control towers
AI, blockchain and digital supply chains
Carbon, scope 3 and sustainable logistics
Logistics and distribution network design
Transport modes, planning and optimisation
Inventory management and optimisation
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Management accounts and dashboards
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow
Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing
Service quality and the passenger experience in transport
Receivables, payables and inventory management
Ethical supply chains
Supply chain and cargo security

Cost and Value

Options appraisal and cost-benefit
Stakeholder and investor engagement
Business case, cost and impact analysis
Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
HR's role in culture, values and employer brand
Cost of accidents and prevention value
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Value innovation and uncontested market space
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
Managing budgets and resources
The role of finance in organisations and value creation
Return on investment and impact
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
Financial statements and the accounting equation

Risk, Control and Integrity

Integrated risk and quality control
Data quality and governance
Programme governance and assurance
Governance of campaigns and spend
Managing price and discount governance
Grading, standards and food safety compliance
Managing growth, risk and resilience
Regulatory compliance and biosafety
Budget vs actual and variance
Implementation planning and risk management
Quality management systems and audits
Likelihood, impact and risk rating
Risk treatment and countermeasures
Intelligence-led risk assessment
Risk registers and reporting

Legal and Regulatory

Regulatory duty and accountability
Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
Regulatory reporting and audits
Regulatory liquidity ratios (LCR, NSFR)
ABC analysis and stock policy
Cost and profitability analysis
Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
The regulatory and legal environment
Regulatory change management
Forecasting and planning
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Handling difficult customers and disputes
Environmental legal compliance

Data and Measurement

Cybersecurity and data protection
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Psychometric and screening tools
Professional writing and reports
Discovery interviews and evidence gathering
Writing advisory reports that drive decisions
Reporting to boards and executives
Project KPIs and performance metrics
Quality and delivery metrics
Monitoring, control and reporting
Agile metrics and velocity
Data, analytics and customer insight
Control monitoring and reporting
Data analytics in audit
Evidence, judgement and scepticism

Stakeholders and Negotiation

Influencing and negotiation with stakeholders
Internal customers and business partnering
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Employment relationship and the psychological contract
Data visualisation for finance
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Negotiation strategy and planning
Negotiation tactics and behaviours
Strategic customer relationships
Decision support and insight
Negotiation with buyers, suppliers and financiers
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Relationship management and retention

Leadership and Decisions

Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Reinsurance and capacity management
Solvency, capital and prudential supervision
Disruption management: delays, claims and recovery
Range planning and category management
Workforce and shift management in retail
Ground control and strata management
Mine water, tailings and environmental management
Quality management on site: inspections, hold points and defects
Subcontractor and supplier management
Front office and reservations management
Building and leading a team
Operational planning and workflow management
Decision making for managers
Developing your own management practice

Projects and Delivery

Key account management and account planning
Continuous improvement of delivery
Communicating financial results
Voice, communication and delivery
Continuous improvement of programmes
Project management principles and lifecycle
Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Compliance frameworks and programmes
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Onboarding and induction programme design
Mine planning and methods: surface and underground
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Attachment and developmental theory
Media planning and buying

Systems and Technology

Email and marketing automation
Marketing technology stack
CRM and marketing automation platforms
Scaling technologies and business models
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Closed-loop feedback systems
Self-service and digital support
CRM systems and customer data
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies
Digital credit and alternative data
Warehouse management systems (WMS)
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Professional roles, boundaries and settings

Operations and Quality

Building a service culture
Leading service projects and change
Reconciliation and end-of-day processes
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Operating-model and process re-engineering
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Designing a banking solution or process
Principles of credit and the lending process
Automation, RPA and straight-through processing
Quality assurance of audit
Competitive bidding processes
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Quality planning and assurance
Cross-functional collaboration with product and service
Value addition and processing decisions

Sustainability and Ethics

Responsible and sustainable governance
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Environmental governance and climate risk
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Sustainability and environmental duty
Ethical decision-making under pressure
Sustainability and climate responsibility
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Continuous environmental improvement
Integration with quality and environment
Market analysis and environmental scanning
Sustainability and responsible marketing
Monitoring sustainability outcomes
Corporate social responsibility and community impact

Capability and Development

Continuing professional development
Measuring development impact
Feedback and developmental conversations
Career and talent development
Capability and skills frameworks
Leadership and management development
Competency framework development
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Talent sourcing channels and pipelines
High-potential identification and talent reviews
Delegating for development
Project management plan development
Schedule development and optimisation
Team development and effectiveness
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills

Communication and Documentation

Presentation and public speaking
Board reporting and information flows
Governance of ESG and reporting
Management and board reporting
Communicating risk to the workforce
Peer support and consultation
Toolbox talks and safety communication
Communicating vision and telling stories
Executive communication and presence
Cross-cultural communication
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Professional report writing and presentation
Communication and interpersonal skills
Influencing and presenting insights
Professional and persuasive communication

Strategic Context

Brand and reputation as strategic assets
Growth strategy and demand generation
Digital and data-driven go-to-market
Agile marketing and experimentation
Marketing and sales ethics
Brand safety and responsible marketing
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
Market and customer analysis
Designing a marketing or sales strategy
Campaign or go-to-market plan
Marketing strategy and the mix
Customer service and CX strategy
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Customer experience strategy
The banking system, intermediation and financial markets

International Trade

Traceability, certification and export requirements
Customs, clearing and compliance
Expanding into regional and export markets
Cross-cultural and global inclusion
Global and comparative HR contexts
International and cross-border tax
Duty of care and risk management
Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
Business case and strategic alignment
Project governance and assurance
Project governance frameworks

Workforce

Customer and employee satisfaction
Employee engagement models and drivers
Record-keeping and data protection
Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Dynamic and site-specific risk assessment
Residual risk and ALARP
Risk registers and monitoring
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Root-cause analysis techniques
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDIG6 certification?

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.

Who should enrol in the CDIG6?

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 CDIG6 certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CDIG6 internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CDIG6 certification?

The Certified Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CDIG6 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 CDIG6?

The Certified Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Expert 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 CDIG6?

The Certified Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CDIG6 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 CDIG6?

Graduates progress towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles. The CDIG6 strengthens your expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations.

Certified Digital Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 Expert