Certification
Details on the GSC certification program based on sustainable practices and socially responsible sourcing
The Global Sourcing Council Certification Initiative
From employment practices to relationship management, from cultural sensitivity to supply chain management – social responsibility crosses all functional and strategic business areas in the marketplace of global sourcing.
To provide tools for implementing principles of socially responsible sourcing (SRS), and to bring social responsibility into the core of the outsourcing profession, the Global Sourcing Council is introducing the Certification in Socially Responsible Sourcing.
Outsourcing professionals from both buyers and providers, will benefit from the unique and stimulating curriculum focusing on real-world examples and proven practices on how to be successful in global sourcing and practice socially responsible processes.
The certification program has been developed by an international team of practitioners and experts lead by Professor Christine Bullen - the Director of The IT Outsourcing Program at the Stevens University of Technology in NJ, USA. The certification program consists of 20 hours of collaborative instructions, interactive exercises and practical assignments, supported by study materials either in a classroom setting or on-line.
Three levels of certification are offered to enhance personal skills and experience by tailoring the program for professionals with different backgrounds: Foundation level (no experience required), Associate level (3-5 years of experience in sourcing) and Master level (5+ years in sourcing)
The first classes for the certification will be held in March and April, 2010 in New York. This will be at the “Associate” level for people with at least 3 years of experience in global sourcing. The class will consist of 4 days of intensive face-to-face sessions followed by a qualifying exam.
In 2010 socially responsible sourcing is far more then a PR slogan in an annual report. The winners will adapt quickly to the demands of the 21st century, embracing sustainable business practices throughout their supply chain. Certification in Socially Responsible Sourcing offers tools to execute this strategy.
For more information about and to register for the first class in the Certification in SRS, contact Christine Bullen: christine.bullen@gscouncil.org
Last updated on 1/22/2010