Build the Skills Behind Reliable Supply Chains
The eBSI Supply Chain Academy brings together practical online training in supply chain management, procurement, inventory, logistics and international transport. Part of the electronic Business School of Ireland, the Academy helps professionals understand how purchasing decisions, supplier relationships, stock control and the movement of goods connect across a business.
A reliable supply chain depends on more than moving a shipment from one location to another. It requires people who can coordinate activities, recognise operational risks and understand how their decisions affect customers, costs and service. Whether you work in an SME, an exporting company, a logistics provider or a purchasing function, the Academy provides a clear starting point for developing those skills.
Choose Your Learning Path
- Supply chain management: understand how the main supply chain functions work together and how logistics supports business performance.
- Procurement and suppliers: build purchasing knowledge and strengthen your approach to managing suppliers and vendors.
- Inventory and operations: improve your understanding of stock management, lean principles and process improvement.
- Logistics and transport: explore international transport, marine transport, transport modes, dangerous goods handling and the practical use of trade rules.
Start Here
New to supply chain work? Begin with Introduction to Supply Chain Management, then explore Logistics and Supply Chain Management to build a broader view of operations.
Working in purchasing or stock control? Focus on Purchasing and Procurement Basics, Managing Suppliers and Vendors, and Inventory Management: The Nuts and Bolts. These subjects support the everyday decisions that influence availability, supplier performance and working capital.
Responsible for international shipments? Explore International Transport & Logistics, International Modes of Transport and Marine Transport. Add specialist learning in dangerous goods and Incoterms® 2020 where it matches your responsibilities.
Looking for a structured programme? The Certificate in Export Logistics provides a practical introduction to export logistics processes and procedures. Review the programme page for its full syllabus, assessment and certification details.
Flexible Professional Development
The Academy is designed for busy professionals who need to build relevant knowledge alongside their working responsibilities. Choose an individual course to address a specific skills gap or combine several subjects into a learning pathway suited to your role. Course duration, learning outcomes, assessment and certificate arrangements are explained on the individual product pages.
Supply chain decisions also connect with commercial and environmental responsibilities. Explore the eBSI Export Academy for wider international trade skills and the eBSI Sustainability Academy for environmental management, responsible business and sustainable trade learning.
Supply Chain Insights and Expert Commentary
Visit eBSI Supply Chain Academy Insights for course announcements and practical commentary on procurement, inventory, logistics, transport and operational improvement. The articles below complement the Academy’s structured courses and help connect learning with everyday business decisions.