Advanced Certificate in Procurement, Contracts and Supply Chain Management
Description
A strategic course that moves beyond transactional purchasing to build resilient supply
chains. Learn contract drafting, supplier performance management and supply chain risk
mitigation — essential for organisations that must deliver reliably under changing market
conditions.
What You Will Learn — 6 modules
1. Procurement Strategy and Market Analysis — category management, supplier
market mapping.
2. Contract Law and Drafting Essentials — clauses, warranties, performance
metrics.
3. Supplier Relationship and Performance Management — SLAs, scorecards,
supplier development.
4. Supply Chain Risk and Continuity Planning — mapping, mitigation, contingency
planning.
5. Logistics and Distribution Management — last mile, cold chain basics, carrier
selection.
6. Digital Supply Chain and Analytics — demand forecasting, dashboards,
procurement KPIs.
Learning Outcomes
Develop procurement strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
Draft and manage contracts that protect value and reduce disputes.
Implement supplier performance frameworks that drive improvement.
Build supply chain continuity plans that reduce disruption risk.
Use analytics to forecast demand and optimise inventory.
Impact
Organisations gain stronger supplier partnerships, fewer supply interruptions and better
value from procurement spend.
Who Can Apply
Procurement managers, contract officers, supply chain analysts, operations managers.
Delivery Model
Blended: interactive online modules + contract drafting workshop
Templates: contract clauses, supplier scorecards, risk maps
Applied project: supply chain continuity plan
Cost and Duration
Tuition (Standard): UGX 600,000
Tuition (Intensive): UGX 800,000
Duration (Standard): 10 weeks
Duration (Intensive): 6 weeks
Study Load: 4 hours per week
Cohort Start Dates
January, April, July, October (2026–2028) — bespoke cohorts on request.
Call to Action
Apply Now to transform procurement into a strategic advantage.