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This Black Friday, give yourself the gift of knowledge and success. ?? With discounts on select SIG University certifications and courses, and a free CPSP course enrollment included, there’s never been a better time to elevate your expertise. Get 25% off these select programs: -Certified Sourcing Professional -Certified Supplier Management Professional -Certified Intelligent Automation Professional -Contracting in the New Economy -Cognitive Procurement Specialization Program Act fast—opportunity knocks now! https://lnkd.in/gZfQpTtU

What's New @ SIG U? We are busy in the classroom. In Semester 6, we are in our seventh week! In all classes, our students are learning and building upon their skills as they dive into many important topics. See below what topics we are covering in each of our programs. Our faculty for the various classrooms include: Miranda Price Linda Tuck Chapman In the discussion forum this week our faculty have begun moderating the discussion forum on this week's topics to help students understand the topics better and how these topics apply to their current roles. Our next semester kicks off soon. We would love to have you join us! Visit https://lnkd.in/ecrG6ifm to learn more about each of our programs.

Elevate your Supplier Management skills with CSMP! Propel your career to new heights! ?? ?? ?? Learn more and enroll now: https://go.sig.org/csmp ?? Why CSMP? ?? **World-Class Certification**: Elevate your credentials with a globally recognized certification that showcases your Supplier Management prowess. ?? **Strengthen Supplier Relationships**: Master the art of effective supplier collaboration and bolster your organization's success. ?? **Career Advancement**: Unlock new career opportunities and demonstrate your commitment to excellence. ?? **Comprehensive Curriculum**: Access cutting-edge content and tools curated by industry experts. ??? **Flexible Learning**: Study at your own pace, with 24/7 online access to materials. ?? **Join a Community**: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network. Don't miss this chance to level up your Supplier Management skills! ?? Secure your spot today: [https://go.sig.org/csmp] Join the conversation! ?? Let's hear your thoughts on the future of Supplier Management in the comments below. ??How do you see the future of procurement evolving in the coming years? #SIGUniversity #SIGU #ProcurementTraining #ProcurementEducation #SourcingTraining #SourcingEducation

The Certified Intelligent Automation Professional (CIAP) Program is a six-week practical training program created by the team at Virtual Operations. They are a pioneer in intelligent automation with over a decade of experience working with Fortune 100 companies. CIAP is designed to provide real-life insights and expertise in the field of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and automation strategies for procurement. ?????? How does RPA benefit procurement professionals? ?? Intelligent automation in procurement involves using technology to automate mundane and time-consuming tasks, such as purchase order cycles, invoice management, and contract management. This allows procurement teams to focus ?? on more strategic and business-critical activities while improving efficiency, reducing errors, and enhancing compliance. ?? ?? The CIAP program covers a range of topics, including automation technologies, identifying automation opportunities, understanding the capabilities and limitations of automation, program structures, delivery techniques, candidate selection, and achieving automation-enabled transformation. Learn more ?? https://go.sig.org/ciap ?? ?? Share in the comments how you think intelligent automation can assist your role within procurement ?? #SIGUniversity #SIGU #ProcurementTraining #ProcurementEducation #SourcingTraining #SourcingEducation https://lnkd.in/gnaw5eBX

Procurement has evolved beyond spend management. As decentralized buying and rising demands for transparency challenge traditional methods, the need for a new approach is clear. Join us on Dec. 12th for a webinar with Zip to discover how AI-enabled orchestration is transforming procurement, enhancing collaboration, and unlocking the agility needed to maximize impact across teams. Our speaker: Matthew Hardin, Director, Solutions and Advisory at Zip Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading organizations creating future-proof, value-driven strategies. Save your spot! https://lnkd.in/gwUYkbtU

It's Faculty Friday at SIG University, where each week, we introduce you to one of the exceptional leaders who volunteer to support our students. Today, we are putting the spotlight on Jim Bergman! Jim Bergman is a commercial contract professional with global experience spanning the USA, Latin America, UK, Europe, China, South Korea, Japan, India, SE Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. He has worked on a wide range of direct and indirect spend categories in numerous sectors, developing a deep knowledge of services, goods and technology procurement and sales. Read what Jim has to say about serving as faculty: “To me, SIG’s members have always been energized in their learning, bringing diverse and practical experiences and insights to every conversation. It is rewarding as a faculty member when the audience brings such a premium level of engagement and interaction to every session.” If you'd like to take advantage of dedicated time with and learn directly from our expert faculty, join our next semester! Take your career to the next level and invest in your future! You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gBqhzeqv

Are you ready to navigate procurement and supply chain challenges in 2025? Join SIG CEO Dawn Tiura and James Coleman of ProcureAbility on Dec 4th, at 11:00 AM ET for an insightful LinkedIn Live session. Discover how the new U.S. administration could shape tariffs, deregulation, infrastructure investments, and cybersecurity policies. Gain actionable strategies to position your organization for long-term success. Save the date—you don’t want to miss this! https://lnkd.in/gfZcwdTf

It's Faculty Friday at SIG University, each week we introduce you to one of the exceptional leaders who volunteer to support our students in our classroom discussion forums. Today the spotlight is on Linda Tuck Chapman (LTC)! Linda has an extensive career history which includes CEO Third Party Risk Institute; President Ontala Risk Solutions Inc., Chief Procurement Officer and Head, Third Party Risk (4 times) in the financial industry, President & CEO Ontario Education Marketplace, and many others. Here is what Linda says about serving as faculty: "My role as Faculty for Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) program is pure joy! The Discussion Forum is a terrific opportunity to understand the third party risk management challenges that risk, compliance, audit and procurement professionals are facing every day, and I really enjoy facilitating the peer networking. Together we gain first-hand knowledge about how quickly, or slowly, third party risk management practices are maturing in different sectors and geographies.” If you'd like to take advantage of dedicated time with our expert faculty, join our next semester! Take your career to the next level and invest in your future! You can learn more here: https://sig.org/university

Build your skills, boost your impact! ?? Sourcing and procurement are essential for organizational resilience and innovation, but success requires a strategic mindset and deep expertise. SIG University’s programs equip you with the knowledge to become a true partner in your company’s growth. Discover why education in these fields matters more than ever in our latest blog post from Brittany Cayless, MBA, CSP, CSMP, CIAP, C3PRMP, VP, Education Services and Strategic Partnerships at SIG University! https://lnkd.in/gjstpDyD This Black Friday SIG University is offering 25% off select courses and certifications + every enrollment comes with a free CPSP course enrollment! Transform your future today! https://lnkd.in/gZfQpTtU

Calling all procurement experts! Take a quick survey on procurement software and services providers, and help shape a report that will benefit industry leaders. Qualified buy-side respondents will be entered to win a $100 gift card or a donation to a SIG-approved charity on their behalf. It’s quick, easy, and secure! Help us understand what matters – share your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gxeijkWb