Why Should You Attend?
The ISO 20400 Lead Manager training course helps participants develop the necessary abilities to support an organization in integrating the sustainable procurement guidelines of ISO 20400. It provides comprehensive information regarding the prioritization of sustainability issues and the planning and integration of sustainability within procurement processes, practices, and throughout the supply chain by applying widely recognized sustainable procurement principles, procedures, and techniques.
After mastering the essential concepts of sustainable procurement, participants may sit for the examination and apply for the “PECB Certified Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager” credential. Holding this certification demonstrates practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead sustainable procurement projects based on established best practices.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
Procurement directors, managers, and officers
Procurement strategy consultants
Top management members seeking guidance on how sustainable considerations should be integrated at a strategic level
Individuals responsible for the procurement of goods and services
Professionals interested in sustainable development
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the guidelines of sustainable procurement based on ISO 20400
Recognize the correlation between ISO 20400 and other sustainability-related standards, such as ISO 26000 and ISO 14001
Interpret ISO 20400 guidelines within the specific context of an organization
Support an organization in effectively planning, integrating, managing, monitoring, and reviewing sustainable procurement practices
Acquire the competencies necessary to advise organizations on sustainable procurement based on best practices
Educational Approach
This training course is grounded in theory and incorporates best practices applied in sustainable procurement
Lecture sessions are illustrated with practical examples
Participants are encouraged to communicate and engage in discussions, quizzes, and exercises
The structure of exercise questions closely reflects the format of the certification examination
Prerequisites
Participants should possess a fundamental understanding of the procurement process and sustainability principles.
The course covers five days of content, with the certification exam on the fifth day. In the self-study format you cover the same material at your own pace.
Yes. The course fee includes the PECB certification and examination fees.
Participants should possess a fundamental understanding of the procurement process and sustainability principles.
It is available as self-study (English). Choose the format and language before adding the course to your cart.
There is no scheduled live class for this course at the moment. Organizations that want a dedicated live session can contact us at [email protected].
PECB issues the certificate. After passing the exam you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Manager” credential. Horus Academy is a PECB Authorized Silver Partner and does not issue the certificate itself.
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
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for the “PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Manager” certifications are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | SPMS project experience | Other requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified ISO 20400 Provisional Sustainable Procurement Manager | PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Manager | PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in procurement | Procurement activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager | PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager exam or equivalent | Five years: Two year of work experience in procurement | Procurement activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified ISO 20400 Senior Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager | PECB Certified ISO 20400 Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in procurement | Procurement activities: a total of 1000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, the sustainable procurement management activities should follow best sustainable procurement practices and include the following activities:
Course agenda
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 20400 and key considerations
Day 2: Organizing and integrating sustainable procurement
Day 3: Planning and integrating sustainability into the procurement process
Day 4: Contract management and continual improvement
Day 5: Certification exam
