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I'm already completed course Purchasing for Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. The course are very good for demonstrate knowledge of the essential technology, concepts and strategies in today's extended supply chain.

Paphatpisit Klinklan
Executive Sourcing Manager
Summit Auto Group

"I just completed Effective Writing for Purchasing and Business and I found it extremely informative. I was amazed how much I was able to learn from this course; so much valuable information that I can use. This course should improve my Statements of Work and provide better responses. The course was linear and well laid out. Thank you for the offering."

Jeff Price
Effective Writing
NOVEC

It was a great course (Preparation for CPP Exam) and I have learned a tremendous amount about purchasing and planning and will put it to good use?

Dennis Hughes

OnSiteMedia

I am very happy and learned an immense amount of knowledge from the course (Preparation for CPP Exam), thank you again

Chad Pessetto

ADP

I recently completed the Certified Purchasing Professional exam and I can say that it is an experience that no buyer should pass up. I feel that my skills have sharpened upon completing the comprehensive course. Buyers hold much more authority than realized. Sure, you will have to invest some of your time and money to get into the program. You may also feel uncomfortable asking your strongest supplier contacts to vouch for you. I can say in my experience that your contacts build a deeper respect for you after they are contacted. The return on investment is too high to not consider this. The course/certification is an accomplishment that will put you ahead of your competition. If you are serious about your career then get serious and get certified.

Jesse Perkins
Buyer
The Chef's Warehouse

This was a great course with detailed examples of situations to help understand the scope of the process of purchasing services for your employer that every buyer of services must take either for new buyers or experienced ones to serve as a refresher.

Carlos Mendez
Buyer
Kaman Precision Products, Inc.

Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers - I have had numerous ethics courses over my years in business and I found this course to be very thorough, and the examples were excellent exercises to follow and provide in-depth thought and analysis.

Robert Hanson
Technology Procurement and Billing Analyst
American Public University System

The training was excellent and it was a great course to attend. The way in which the program was structured was very unique and I really appreciate the expertise and the in-depth knowledge of Mr. R Rodrigues from Hi Fliers Academic Institute.

Haitham al Bahrani
Supply Chain Manager
Al Mawarid Mining, Oman

About F.A.R. - This course is very well put together. I have been working with the F.A.R. for quite a few years and this course was a great refresher.

John Beyea, CPP
Procurement
Constellis

I just completed the online courses and took the exam for the CPP. One of the best advantages of online courses is the flexibility. Thank you APS for providing such a great program. The courses are easy to understand and thoroughly explained. I especially enjoined the ethics for buyers and sellers, negotiating, and managing inventory.

Kimberly Tran
Purchasing Agent
MWAA

Taking this course was very informative. It covered the aspects for Purchasing Manager. With my current position at MIT, it helped me to present ideas to enhance our Procurement department.

Cheryl Williams
Buyer
MIT

Influencing Suppliers - I took the course that is mentioned above and I found that it was very helpful in my day to day negotiating skills.

Jennifer Smith
Contracts Specialist
University of Maryland Medical System

76 Ways To Improve Purchasing Performance - What an informative course, I picked up so many tips I don't know where to start. I will start using them immediately. American Purchasing Society has done it again.

JoAnn Hall, CPP
Purchasing
Martin-Baker America

How to Buy Internationally - ...was very informative and helpful. The files were all clear, and the screens were easy to navigate from. I will recommend this course to all of my entry to mid level buyers...especially those that have not bought globally.

Dwayne Brown
Director of Purchasing - Transit
Faiveley Transport North America, Inc.

Influencing Suppliers, Colleagues, and Management - "...This is one of the most interesting courses I have taken through the Society. I found the course very relevant, useful and interesting to follow. The material was presented in a way that made sense for the type of work I do and I can see where the information provided will be useful in my day-to-day activities.

Koniyakath Abdul Raheem
Product Manager John Deere& Kvereneland-After sales
Alkhorayef Commercial Company Ltd.

Thank you for a very informative course! This course (76 Ways to Improve Purchasing Performance) had a lot of great information and suggestions for buyers and buyer managers that could improve performance and reduce costs in several areas of a company's procedures for purchasing. I would highly recommend this course to any and all who are in the purchasing field as this course has a lot of great ideas to jump start the thought process to help improve a company's purchasing team. Thank you again, keep up the great work!

Kevin Laws, CPP
Buyer
Wolseley Industrial Group

Influencing Suppliers, Colleagues, and Management - "...this is one of the most interesting courses I have taken through the Society. I found the course very relevant, useful and interesting to follow. The material was presented in a way that made sense for the type of work I do and I can see where the information provided will be useful in my day-to-day activities.

Sarah Christensen
Sourcing Specialist
Lincoln Harris CSG

Influencing Suppliers, Colleagues, and Management - The course had a good flow to it. The objectives were met, with great information regarding how I should behave and what other people are doing to influence my behavior and or decisions.

Brian Blackmer, CPP, CPPM
Supply Chain Manager
Merrill Fabricators

I was recently hired as one of two purchasers. I have a lot to learn, but your courses are so beneficial.

Ann Chaple
Buyer
Integra Companies

Managing Inventory - Maintaining the Proper Level - "This inventory course provided a better understanding to the why questions surrounding excess inventory exist and what can be done about it. It was put together well and is recommended to anyone who may be frustrated with the amount of inventory they have on hand."

Lee Branch
Purchasing & Distribution Manager
Hargray Communications

How To Be A Smart MRO Buyer - "This course is a good overview of the special requirements of MRO purchasing. As a MRO purchaser, I believe it should be required reading for all management positions."

Eric Fredrickson
Storeroom Technician
UPM Raflatac

Fundamentals of Business Buying and Purchasing Management - WOW! I must admit that you have done an exceptional job of explaining the importance and sufficiency of each department working closely with one another for the best optimal experience.

Brenda Bynum
Buyer
Hampton University

The course, "Accounting, Finance and Cost Management for Buyers and Managers", was educational and was helpful in defining terms. The terms taught are universal and can be used by many organizations.

Alexis Cohen
Purchasing
Longwood Gardens

I just completed the course 3700 Applied Cost and Price Analysis. It was a very informative class and it teaches you that prices are largely based upon costs, so we should always be focused on the larger and underlying issues.

Kayla Martinez
IT Purchasing Assistant
Gensler

Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers - "Great course. The situations used were very realistic and familiar. Found a lot of valuable information."

Bill Wright
Buyer
H.A. Phillips & Company

Managing Inventory - Maintaining the Proper Level - I now have a better understanding of inventory and how it works in different industries such as manufacturing, service, and retail. This course opened my eyes to many things that are involved with inventory such as storage costs, effects of overages and shortages, and the importance of accuracy from what's on the books to what is physically in existence.

Kyle Baker
Accountant/Purchasing Agent
Body Wise International

Managing Inventory - Maintaining the Proper Level - I have found this course to be very educational. I was informed of many aspects of inventory that I never really thought of before. Not only did it give me some good ideas it helped me with different ways I will be able to enforce different situations I come across.

Dustin Conger
Buyer
Standby Screw Machine Products

Managing Inventory - Maintaining the Proper Level - Thank you so much for this class...This class is an eye opener for me and it will greatly help me in my career in purchasing.

David Lee
Purchasing Agent
American Student Assistance

Math for Purchasing and Business - This course covered the important mathematical applications commonly used by professional buyers...all applications and topics covered in the course will allow me to make better purchasing decisions...

Eduardo Maycotte
MRO Sr. Buyer
Monroe Mexico SA de CV

Essential Law for Buyers and Sellers - The content provided a lot of information and good advice that helps meet the needs of purchasing professionals who need quick and reliable references. I really enjoyed the case studies and found the course very well organized and structured.

Keith Hengeveld
Materials Manager
BP/Castrol

I have just completed the Fundamentals of Business Buying and Purchasing Management course and feel like I have a better understanding of terms, trends and some basic dos and dont's. The course is easy to follow...

Cydney Walker
Purchasing Specialist
Freudenberg IT LP

Fundamentals of Business Buying and Purchasing Management - "...the PDF files included in the lesson are and will be a great asset."

Bill Wright
Buyer
H.A. Phillips & Company

I enjoyed going through the scenerios in this course. I like how it's not just questions on the material but actually putting the knowledge into real life situations.

Hillary Barlow
Buyer, Global Procurement
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Essential Law for Buyers and Sellers - This was a great course. It provided me with extensive information regarding the laws on how to protect myself as well as my company. This will definitely assist me with reviewing and negotiating contracts.

Cheryl Williams
Buyer
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals

Essential Law For Buyers and Sellers - I have learned quite a few things such as paying more attention to purchase orders going forward.

David Lee
Purchasing Agent
American Student Assistance

The information on cost savings, sustainability, disposal and how to write a green purchasing plan were very informative. The information makes you aware of all the important topics that are involved in green purchasing.

Monta Caraker, CPP
Purchasing Assistant
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

This course (Essential Law for Buyers and Sellers) was very educational in the different areas of contracts, purchase orders, antitrust and common law.

Jeff Koerber
Senior Buyer
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Essential Law for Buyers and Sellers - "This again was an excellent review of the laws to be considered when contemplating purchasing or selling of goods...made the understanding of the UCC law clearer and more concise to me. The battle of the forms...showed the major difference between general contract law and the UCC."

Maribel Delgado
Global Sourcing Specialist
Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas

...I thought the course (Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers) was very informative and addressed many issues that buyers encounter and what appropriate actions would be in different situations.

Callie Allen
Purchasing
Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc.

I have completed this course (Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers). I found it to be informative and that the scenerios were helpful in applying the information.

Christine Spivey
Purchasing Agent
Information Transport Solutions, Inc.

I really enjoyed the discussion on listening...Both courses (The Science and Art of Negotiation) were informative and easy to navigate.

Jamie Bailey
Purchasing Agent
Chicago Magnesium

I am encouraging all of my co-workers to become members and start taking classes. I feel that I have grown from taking the courses and I know they will, too.

Tina Brewer
Buyer
FS Depot

Math for Purchasing and Business Course I found this course a bit overwhelming. Unless you have a strong background in higher level math this was quite challenging.

Helen Reed
Procurement Analyst
Sarasota County Government

Great course! It gets right to the point keeping the user involved. Thanks

Sam Tabor
Purchasing agent
Manson Gulf

Fundamentals of Business Buying and Purchasing Management - "This was a great course and I learned a lot of what I will be doing or what I should be doing and what to look for."

Leslie Lamping

Quality Systems, Inc.

Managing Inventory - "This course was very easy to understand and had the right amount of content in it."

Jamie Fearing
Senior Buyer
WalkMed Infusion, LLC

Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers - "If I were to evaluate this course from 0-10, I would definitely rate it as a 10."

Lindell Fabers
Buyer
SAIC

Essential Law for Buyers and Sellers - "...I'm truly grateful that you broke down complex and 'foreign" legal language into summaries and explanations that a 'lay' person could readily understand...I absolutely loved the PDFs of real legal cases...I'll be honest in saying that I personally couldn't recommend any improvements upon this course."

Mike Williamson
Commodity Manager
Lend Lease

"This online course [Fundamentals of Business Buying and Purchasing Management] was great and provided me with important basic information that has increased the understanding of my job as Purchasing Manager for my company. It was easy to follow, and the supplemental material that is available to print was very helpful."

Abby Bass Brown
Purchasing Manager
Critical Mission Support Services

"...76 Ways to Improve Purchasing Performance. I thought that the course was very insightful in regards to setting objectives and priorities in purchasing. I gained many ideas that I am planning on incorporating in my role as purchaser/planner."

Angie Birt
Production Planer
Fort Amanda Specialties

My experience with the 4 week certification course and application process went smoothly and I am certain that it is largely due to the fantastic efforts of all those involved behind the scenes.

Charlotte Ashton
Procurement Specialist
East West Bank

I recently completed both the CPP and CPPM courses. The courses were extremely helpful and transferable to my day to day duties. I was particuluarly impressed with the leadership knowledge gained from the courses, and my career will be enhanced for having experienced these courses.

Michael L. Thomas
Procurement Officer
City of Chesapeake

The course Essential Law for Buyers and Sellers was outstanding. Until now, I have never had a discussion with any of my supervisors about these laws, and I am not sure they even know they exist. Math for Purchasing was a tough way to spend a Saturday but a much needed course in my line of work. It will make me a much better asset to my employer.

Steve Stafford
Purchasing Director
Lakeview Christian Home

I was told by a gentleman at APS that this was a fun course to take (Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers), he couldn't have been more on the mark. It was very interesting reading which actually had me wanting more...Great job and thanks for the very detailed instructions on how to get to the course online.

Robert Roma
Vice President Corporate Services and Strategic Sourcing Manager
BlackRock

Wow, what a course...I definitely feel this course has helped me understand the essential laws I am to uphold as a buyer and protect our company.

Donna Williams
Buyer
Pioneer Surgical Technology

AWESOME! [How to Plan Your Career and Prepare a Resume] I really liked the overview and review of the resume preparation and the interview information.

Patti Foucha, CPP
Contract Specialist
RCI Consultants, Inc.

I found this 'short' course [The Use of Terms and Conditions] to be very interesting and informative,...especially: reinforcing to me how to calculate 'annualized interest rate'; what the UCC says about missing terms; and, reminding me to avoid attaching to a PO (&/or signing) sales orders/sales order acknowledgements from suppliers.

Jo Ann Berwager, CPP
Purchasing Agent
Conewago

76 Ways to Improve Purchasing Performance is an excellent and informative course that I would recommend to anyone. It is most valuable as a purchasing tool, however, all personnel who requisition materials would benefit from an understanding of true cost.

Lynn Giles, CPP, CPPM
Purchasing Agent
Small Tube Products

I thoroughy enjoyed it, and gleaned some valuable information as well...I not only saved the expense of traveling off-site, but also netted the tangible advantage of not having to play catch up for being away from the office.

Kent Cassell
Materials & Facilities Manager
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative

...I enjoyed this course very much, and I recommend this course to anybody who has chosen a career in purchasing.

Rick Liebowitz
Purchasing Manager
S.W. Anderson Sales

...this was not only extremely user friendly, it was filled with an enormous amount of information...it opened my eyes to new ways of looking at things.

Cherie W. Gendron
Purchaser
Cranston

This was a very good course and will be very helpful in my new career in Purchasing.

John Livasy
Purchasing Manager
Vernay Laboratories