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.
4 sessions taught in English or French:
Winter: 12 January to 09 March 2026
Spring: 23 March to 18 May 2026
Summer: 11 May to 6 July
Autumn: 28 September to 23 November 2026
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.
4 sessions taught in English or French:
Winter: 20 January to 19 May 2026
Spring: 23 March to 07 September 2026
Summer: 19 May to 03 November 2026
Autumn: 28 september 2026 to 15 February 2027
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.
4 sessions taught in English or French:
Winter: 20 January to 16 June 2026
Spring: 23 March to 28 September 2026
Summer: 19 May to 08 December 2026
Autumn: 28 September 2026 to 22 March 2027
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 24 August 2026 to 18 January 2027 including a face-to-face week: from 24 to 28 August 2026
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
