What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution

Why should you take this training course?

The ISO 20400 Lead Manager training course helps develop the necessary abilities to support an organization in integrating the sustainable procurement guidelines of ISO 20400. It also provides information regarding the prioritization of sustainability issues and the planning and integration of sustainability within procurement processes and practices and throughout the supply chain by applying widely recognized sustainable procurement principles, procedures, and techniques.

After mastering the necessary concepts of sustainable procurement, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager” credential. By holding such a credential, you will be able to demonstrate that you possess the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead sustainable procurement projects based on best practices.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for: 

• Procurement directors, managers, officers
• Procurement strategy consultants
• Top management members who seek guidance on how sustainable considerations should be integrated at a strategic level
• Individuals responsible for the procurement of goods and services
• Individuals interested in sustainable development

Training course structure

Module 1 | Introduction to ISO 20400 and key considerations

• Course objectives and structure
• Standards and regulatory frameworks
• Fundamental concepts and principles of sustainable procurement
• Risk management as a key consideration

Module 2 | Organizing and integrating sustainable procurement

• Key sustainability considerations
• Integrating sustainability into the organization’s procurement policy and strategy
• Organizing the sustainable procurement (part 1)
• Organizing the sustainable procurement (part 2)

Module 3 | Planning and integrating sustainability into the procurement process

• Measuring and improving performance
• Planning the sourcing strategy
• Integrating sustainability requirements into the specifications

Module 4 | Contract management and continual improvement

• Selecting suppliers
• Managing the contract
• Continual improvement
• Competence, evaluation, and closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

 By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the guidelines of sustainable procurement based on ISO 20400
• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 20400 and other sustainability-related standards, such as ISO 26000 and ISO 14001
• Learn how to interpret the ISO 20400 guidelines in the specific context of an organization
• Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, integrate, manage, monitor, and review sustainable procurement practices
• Acquire the competences necessary to advise an organization with regard to sustainable procurement based on best practices

Examination

The "PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Manager" exam complies with the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and key considerations for sustainable procurement
• Domain 2: Integrating sustainability into the organization’s procurement policy and strategy
• Domain 3: Organizing the sustainable procurement based on ISO 20400
• Domain 4: Measuring and improving performance based on ISO 20400
• Domain 5: Planning and integrating sustainability into the procurement process based on ISO 20400
• Domain 6: Supplier selection based on ISO 20400
• Domain 7: Contract management and continual improvement based on ISO 20400
  

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.

The requirements for the "PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Manager" certifications are:

To be considered valid, the sustainable procurement management activities should follow best sustainable procurement practices and include the following activities:

1. Defining key sustainability considerations 
2. Integrating sustainability into the organization’s procurement policy and strategy
3. Planning and integrating sustainability into the procurement process
4. Measuring and improving sustainability performance
5. Manage supplier selection processes
6. Performing continual improvement measures

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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