The four EIPM Certification programmes have been developed to cover the full range of Purchasing functions. The programmes meet the needs of Purchasing professionals seeking skills recognition. We encourage teamwork, exchange and mutual learning amongst participants through a diversity of means. This way, everyone can find within the EIPM Certification the development and tools to complement and build on their own experience.
Newcomers in procurement and internal stakeholders, who want to better understand the procurement function. Also suitable for a sales force looking to improve its effectiveness by understanding its clients’ practices in this domain.
Distance learning: Digital learning platform, e-learning modules for preparatory self-study, and online group classes facilitated by an EIPM professor.
2 sessions in English:
1st session: from 28th April to 23rd June 2025
2nd session: from 15th September to 10th November 2025
2 sessions in French:
1st session: from 5th May to 30th June 2025
2nd session: from 6th October to 1st December 2025
Lead buyers, category buyers, project buyers, and business unit buyers with large portfolio responsibilities.
Digital learning platform, e-modules for preparatory self-study and group online class facilitated by an EIPM professor.
2 sessions in English:
1st session: from 11th March to 8th July 2025
2nd session: from 2nd September 2025 to 27th January 2026
2 sessions in French:
1st session: from 10th March to 7th July 2025
2nd session: from 1st September 2025 to 26th January 2026
Category managers and project managers who need to initiate new ways of thinking and acting in order to deliver add value to the business.
Digital learning platform, e-modules for preparatory self-study and group online class facilitated by an EIPM professor.
2 sessions in English:
1st session: from 11th March to 07th October 2025
2nd session: from 2nd September 2025 to 17th February 2026
2 sessions in French:
1st session: from 10th March to 06th October 2025
2nd session: from 1st September 2025 to 16th February 2026
This programme was designed for procurement managers and directors. However, the pioneering and leadership spirit of the programme has attracted a variety of participants:
Flex mode: a mix of face-to-face (1 week) and group online classes.
1 session in English:
From 25 August 2025 to end of January 2026 including a face-to-face week: from 25 to 29 August 2025
The EIPM Certification programmes are overseen by an Advisory Board comprised of Purchasing Executives from a good mix of industries, sectors and professional experiences.
The Advisory Board provides recommendation to EIPM to ensure full alignment with Purchasing & Supply Management leaders’ expectations for the future.
Philippe ARMENGAUD, Former CPO Bekaert
François BACALOU, SUEZ Water
Danijel BANEK, Atlantic Grupa
Jean-François BARIL, Connecting Partners
Jean-Philippe COLLIN, Former CPO Sanofi
Emmanuel ERBA, Capgemini
Dominique LEBIGOT, LVMH Wines & Spirits
Johan RAMSTROM, SKF Group
Claudia VIOHL, E.ON
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