ICSCOM: Transforming Global Supply Chain and Operations Leaders

 

Earn internationally recognized supply chain and operations management credentials.

 

Gain practical knowledge, competencies and professional certification for global career advancement with ICSCOM.

ABOUT US

The International Centre for Supply Chain and Operations Management (ICSCOM) is the global hub for professional education, training, manpower development and certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing, Import & Export and Operations Management with international office in the USA and strategic partnerships globally.

was established to bridge the critical skills gap in the global supply chain industry by producing world-class professionals equipped with practical, industry-relevant competencies to lead complex operations in today’s interconnected global economy.

ICSCOM is in strategic collaboration and partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) – Nigeria’s premier professional body for production and operations management, to deliver world-class, industry-relevant programmes that are recognized nationally, regionally and globally.

OUR MISSION

To transform professionals and organizations with world-class knowledge, skills and certifications that drive efficiency, innovation, competitiveness and sustainability in supply chain and operations management.

OUR VISION

To be the leading global centre of excellence for supply chain and operations management education and professional development.

OUR CORE FOCUS

1. Strategy & Planning: Demand forecasting, strategic sourcing and supply chain design.

 

2. Procurement & Sourcing: Strategic procurement, supplier relationship and contract management.

 

3. Operations & Production: Lean operations, production planning and quality management.

 

4. Logistics & Distribution: Transportation, warehousing, inventory and distribution management.

 

5. Digital Transformation: Supply chain analytics, automation and emerging technologies.

 

OUR PROGRAMMES – 7-LEVEL CAREER PROGRESSION PATHWAY

 

At ICSCOM, we offer a structured 7-level career progression pathway designed to take you from entry-level to global executive leadership.

LEVEL 1: BASIC CERTIFICATE

Target: SSCE holders, school leavers, entry-level assistants with 0-1 year experience. Duration: 2 days – 4 weeks.

 

1. Basic Certificate in Supply Chain Management

 

2. Basic Certificate in Logistics and Transport Management

 

3. Basic Certificate in Procurement Management

 

4. Basic Certificate in Warehouse Management

 

5. Basic Certificate in Import & Export Management

 

6. Basic Certificate in Operations Management

Focus: Introduction to supply chain concepts, terminology, documentation and workplace ethics.

LEVEL 2: INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE

Target: OND holders, junior officers with 1-2 years’ experience. Duration: 4 Weeks

 

1. Intermediate Certificate in Supply Chain Management

 

2. Intermediate Certificate in Logistics and Transport Management

 

3. Intermediate Certificate in Procurement Management

 

4. Intermediate Certificate in Warehouse Management

 

5. Intermediate Certificate in Import & Export Management

 

6. Intermediate Certificate in Operations Management

Focus: Inventory basics, transportation modes, procurement cycle, warehouse operations, international trade basics, production fundamentals.

LEVEL 3: ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

Target: OND/HND/BSc holders, supervisors with 2-3 years experience. Duration: 2 Months

1. Advanced Certificate in Supply Chain Management

 

2. Advanced Certificate in Logistics and Transport Management

 

3. Advanced Certificate in Procurement Management

 

4. Advanced Certificate in Warehouse Management

 

5. Advanced Certificate in Import & Export Management

 

6. Advanced Certificate in Operations Management

Focus: Demand planning, strategic sourcing, fleet management, WMS introduction, INCOTERMS 2020, lean principles, cost analysis.

LEVEL 4: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA

Target: HND/BSc holders, experienced officers with 3+ years’ experience. Duration: 3 Months

 

1. Professional Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP)

 

2. Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management/Certified Logistics and Transport Management Professional (CLTMP)

 

3. Professional Diploma in Procurement Management/Certified Procurement Management Professional (CPMP)

 

4. Professional Diploma in Warehouse Management/Certified Warehouse Management Professional (CWMP)

 

5. Professional Diploma in Import & Export Management/Certified Import & Export Management Professional (CIEMP)

 

6. Professional Diploma in Operations Management/Certified Operations Management Professional (COMP)

Focus: Supply chain strategy, demand forecasting, procurement negotiation, warehouse design, trade finance, operations integration, SAP/Oracle Lab.

LEVEL 5: ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA

Target: Managers, Heads of Units with 5+ years experience. Duration: 6 Months

 

1. Advanced Professional Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM)

 

2. Advanced Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management/Certified Logistics Manager (CLM)

 

3. Advanced Professional Diploma in Procurement Management/Certified Procurement Manager (CPM)

 

4. Advanced Professional Diploma in Warehouse Management/Certified Warehouse Manager (CWM)

 

5. Advanced Professional Diploma in Import & Export Management/Certified Import & Export Manager (CIEM)

 

6. Advanced Professional Diploma in Operations Management/Certified Operations Manager (COM)

Focus: Leadership, KPI management, supply chain finance, 3PL/4PL management, supplier relationship, distribution network optimization, team management.

 

LEVEL 6: PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD)

Target: HND/BSc holders, senior managers seeking specialization for Masters pathway. Duration: 9-12 Months

1. PGD Supply Chain Management: End-to-end strategy, network design, S&OP, risk management, sustainability.

 

2. PGD Logistics and Transport Management: Freight forwarding, fleet management, customs procedures, multimodal transport, last-mile strategy.

 

3. PGD Procurement Management: Category management, contract negotiation, supplier evaluation, e-procurement, ethical procurement.

 

4. PGD Warehouse Management: Warehouse design, WMS implementation, inventory optimization, MHE, safety.

 

5. PGD Import & Export Management: International trade law, letters of credit, export documentation, NAFDAC/SON/CBN compliance, HS Codes.

 

6. PGD Operations Management: Operations strategy, lean six sigma, production scheduling, TQM, Industry 4.0.

Focus: Strategic Planning, Policy, Strategy, Decisions, Cases, Process Improvement, System upgrading, Compliance, Competitiveness, Sustainability.

 

LEVEL 7: CERTIFIED MASTER/MINI-MBA – PINNACLE

Target: Senior Managers, Directors, GMs, COOs with 8-10+ years’ experience. Requires capstone project and viva. Confers Fellowship – FICSCOM. Duration: 6 Months

 

1. Certified Master of Supply Chain Management (CMSCM) / Mini-MBA Supply Chain Management

 

2. Certified Master of Logistics and Transport Management (CMLTM) / Mini-MBA Logistics and Transport Management

 

3. Certified Master of Procurement Management (CMPM)/Mini-MBA Procurement Management

 

4. Certified Master of Warehouse Management (CMWM)/Mini-MBA Warehouse Management

 

5. Certified Master of Import & Export Management (CMIEM)/Mini-MBA Import & Export Management

 

6. Certified Master of Operations Management (CMOM)/Mini-MBA Operations Management

Focus: Global leadership, corporate strategy alignment, M&A due diligence, Industry 4.0 & AI, global trade law, sustainable supply chain, board-level reporting, ESG, crisis & resilience management.

 

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

Case Studies, Simulation Games, Factory/Warehouse Visits, SAP/Oracle SCM Software Lab, Global Faculty, Capstone Project.

 

DELIVERY MODE: Physical Classroom (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt), Online Distance Learning, Instructor-Led, Corporate In-House, Self-Paced Platform, Project.

 

CAREER PATHWAY: Level 1 Basic -> Level 2 Intermediate -> Level 3 Advanced -> Level 4 Professional Diploma -> Level 5 Advanced Professional Diploma -> Level 6 PGD -> Level 7 Certified Master / Mini-MBA (FICSCOM)

CONTACT US – OUR LOCATIONS

International Office (USA):

Largo Corporate Park, 1401 Mercantile Lane, 2nd Floor, Largo, Maryland 20774, USA.

 

African Regional Partner: Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM)

Acme House (3rd Floor), 23 Acme Road, Ogba Industrial Estate, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

Contact Numbers: 08023140750, 08069006671

 

International Centre for Supply Chain And Operations Management (ICSCOM)

In Strategic Collaboration with Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM)

 

ICSCOM: Transforming Global Supply Chain And Operations Leaders