PECB Certified Course: ISO 20400 Lead Manager

Integrate sustainability into procurement strategy, suppliers and contracts using ISO 20400.

This advanced course develops the ability to integrate ISO 20400 sustainable-procurement guidance into strategy and day-to-day procurement. It connects organizational priorities with policy, planning, supplier selection, contract management, performance measurement and continual improvement across the supply chain.

Course at a glance

• Provider and awarding body: PECB.
• Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
• Language: English.
• Level: Lead Manager.
• Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.

What this course includes

• More than 300 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
• The first examination attempt and one free retake.
• The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.

What you will learn

After completing the course, the learner should be able to:

• interpret ISO 20400 sustainable-procurement guidance;
• relate ISO 20400 to ISO 26000, ISO 14001 and other guidance;
• integrate sustainability into procurement planning and operations;
• monitor, review and advise on sustainable-procurement practices.

Who this course is for

• Procurement directors, managers and officers.
• Consultants advising on procurement strategy.
• Senior leaders integrating sustainability at a strategic level.
• People responsible for buying goods and services.

Prerequisites: PECB expects a fundamental understanding of procurement processes and sustainability principles.

Course outline

• 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

Exam and credential pathway

The exam covers sustainable-procurement principles, policy and strategy, organization, performance improvement, procurement planning, supplier selection and contract management.

Passing the exam enables an application to the applicable PECB ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Manager designation. Non-provisional designations require the specified professional and procurement-activity experience, in addition to application and ethics requirements.

Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.

For official course details, see the PECB ISO 20400 Lead Manager page.

Access and activation

The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.

Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.

Continue your learning path

• ISO 26000 Lead Manager
• ISO 14001 Lead Implementer

Explore ISO 20400 — Sustainable procurement courses to see the available options.

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