Fully Accredited Program Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™)

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on supply chain demand planning and forecasting: Over 80% of companies have reported severe supply chain disruptions, 60% have highlighted decreased demand forecasting accuracy and 40% have faced disruptions to production and delivery schedules. In light of these challenges, it is clear that companies need to improve their demand planning and forecasting processes to increase their ability to respond to changes and ensure the resilience of their supply chain operations.

This Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) program is designed to give you the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to become an expert in demand planning and forecasting and address the challenges faced by supply chain leaders because of the pandemic. Led by Dr. Mark Rogers, an award-winning professor with Rutgers Business School and supply chain expert, this program will teach you advanced demand planning and forecasting strategies including leveraging statistical methodologies such as regression analysis and exponential smoothing to transform your supply chain data into meaningful intelligence that can boost your inventory management and planning. Through real-world examples, you will master the art of using quantitative tools and techniques to analyze and optimize supply chain operations. With a deep understanding of the managerial implications of various demand planning policies covered in this program, you will be well-positioned to drive supply chain excellence and achieve optimal business outcomes.

Upon completing this program and passing the Chartered exam, you will earn the Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) designation. The CSCD™ designation is recognized as a prestigious and highly sought-after credential in the field of demand planning, forecasting and modeling in supply chain.

By earning the CSCD™ certification, it will position you as a leader in the supply chain field and establish your expertise in optimizing your organization’s inventory management through effective demand planning and forecasting strategies. This designation will also help you open doors to new opportunities and unlock your career progression as you demonstrate to your employer, peers and clients that you have the underlying demand management expertise to plan and forecast your organization’s inventories.

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This program will entitle you:

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  • Over 10 hours of powerful course content on demand planning and supply chain forecasting learning
  • Earning the CSCD™ designation will position you as a leader in the supply chain field and empower you to manage and drive supply chain excellences within your organization.
  • Full lifetime access
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    • Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
    • Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
    • UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
    • USA: +1 888 745 8875

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Accreditations

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This Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) program is a mark of excellence and distinction that signifies a fully qualified supply chain professional with demand planning and demand forecasting expertise and skill sets. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all members. The CSCD™ charter is a trademarked charter available only to professionals who have completed and passed this program. The certification is governed and maintained by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications with over 90,000 members around the world. It is also endorsed by prominent associations and organizations worldwide.

The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles.

What Can You Expect From This Certified Program

Do you want to achieve the same success as Motorola Solutions in reducing your inventory carrying cost and lead time? With the unpredictable nature of products and the rapid pace of technological change, demand forecasting and inventory management can be a daunting challenge. But with a demand planning solution that harnesses the power of advanced analytics and machine learning, you can overcome these obstacles just like Motorola Solutions. They were able to reduce their inventory carrying cost by 10% (from 15%) and lead time by 30% (from 90 to 60 days), all while improving their demand forecasting accuracy to 85% and reducing stockouts from 20% to just 5%.

This Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) program is designed to provide you with powerful learning experience and turn you into an expert in demand planning and forecasting. The program will equip you with the knowledge to master the art of demand planning and forecasting, including the latest statistical models and techniques such as regression analysis and exponential smoothing. With a comprehensive understanding of how to gather data from all relevant stakeholders in the supply chain, you will be able to use powerful tools such as Exponential Smoothing (ETS) and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) to accurately predict sales and meet customer demand. You will learn how to build meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of your demand planning and forecasting processes, and how to streamline supply chain processes to increase efficiency and boost performance. Furthermore, you will gain the skills to turn your Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) data into actionable insights that drive customer satisfaction and success.

By the end of the program and upon passing the Chartered exam, you will have earned the Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD) designation that will equip participants with the knowledge and skills in the field of demand planning, forecasting and modeling in supply chain. The CSCD™ program is a highly regarded certification in the field of supply chain. By earning the CSCD™ certification, participants will demonstrate their expertise and commitment to their careers, making them more competitive in the job market and opening up new career opportunities.

Globally demanded and recognized, this designation is also an industry-recognized trademarked charter developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and has lifelong validity. The content of the program has also been independently accredited and certified by CPD as conforming to continuing professional development.

Key Skills You Will Gain

  • Demand Planning
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Demand Modeling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales and Operations Planning
  • Data and Trend Analysis
  • Advanced Statistical Modeling
  • Distribution and Logistics
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Distribution Replenishment
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Regression Analysis
  • Exponential Smoothing
  • Quantitative Forecasting
  • Linear Regression
  • Forecast Error
  • Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
  • Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
  • Queuing Theory
  • Lead Time Reduction
  • Forecast Accuracy Improvement
  • Safety Stock Management
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Collaborative Demand Planning
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Stochastic Forecasting
  • Capacity Planning
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

Your Faculty Director

Dr. Mark Rodgers
Dr. Mark Rodgers
Award-Winning Supply Chain Management Professor and Faculty Director

Dr. Mark Rodgers is an award-winning Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Department of the Rutgers Business School and over 15 years of experience in leadership and advisory roles. With a focus on power grid expansion planning, simulation-based optimization, and quantitative methods to assess supply chain disruptions and risk, Dr. Rodgers' research has been widely recognized and presented at numerous academic conferences. His passion in supply chain and teaching has led him to be awarded several research and teaching awards that include Junior Faculty Teaching Award in addition to being awarded the NJ Small Business Development Center Grant and NJDEP Recycling Enhancement Grant.

Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) Program Agenda

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46 Lectures

10 hours 13 minutes

Module 1 - Sales And Operations Planning
Module 2 - Aggregate Planning And Yield Management
Module 3 - Forecasting
Module 4 - Forecasting - Time Series Models
Module 5 - Forecasting - Causal Models
Module 6 - Inventory Management
Module 7 - Inventory Management Models
Module 8 - Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
Module 9 - Service Systems
Module 10 - Production Systems
Examination

Chartered Exam

At the end of the program, there will be a Chartered exam comprised of 50 multiple choice questions. Upon passing the exam, you will be accredited with your Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) designation.

  • 98% of students who have taken this exam have passed the exam successfully. Almost all professionals who have taken our courses have passed this exam and attain their Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) designation
  • The exam has 50 multiple choice questions and you need to answer 25 out of 50 questions correctly to pass the exam
  • You can re-take the exam online as many times as you want, with no additional charges for retaking of exams
  • The program cost already includes the exam fees, so there are no additional charges for taking the exam

If you have challenges passing the exam, you can secure assistance from our team and faculty leader to help you pass the exam.

Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) Designation

After completing the program and passing the exam, you will be awarded the Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD) designation that can be used in your resume, CV and other professional credentials. This designation is a global trademark and industry-recognized with lifelong validity.

Globally demanded and recognized, this designation will help you distinguish your demand management skillset and demonstrate that you have attained expertise in effective demand planning and demand forecasting execution.

Program Pricing

On-Demand Learning

USD 645


  • Lifetime access to high-quality self-paced eLearning content curated by industry experts
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support
  • Attain your Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD) designation that you can use across your professional credentials
  • The CSCD™ designation is recognized as a prestigious and highly sought-after credential in the business intelligence field. Earning this certification can open doors to new job opportunities and higher salaries.
  • Over 10 hours of powerful course content on demand planning and demand forecasting to optimize your inventory management and increase operational efficiency.
  • 10 impactful global real case studies and best practices on demand planning and forecasting implementation
  • Full lifetime access
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Corporate Training

Customized To Your Needs


  • If you have more than 30 participants from your organizations, you can contact us to host a program customized to your training needs through a blended learning or physical classroom model
  • By customizing your program, the faculty leader can tailor the content that is specific to your needs
  • Prior to the commencement of the bespoke program, we will schedule conference calls to identify your training needs and map out the sessions most relevant to your organization
Contact Us

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You can download our program brochure below. If you have any inquiries on this program, please contact our Program Advisor at [email protected] or call us at:

  • Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
  • Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
  • UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
  • USA: +1 888 745 8875

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Certified Supply Chain Demand Planning & Forecasting Professional (CSCD™) Reviews and Testimonials

As someone who was new to demand planning and forecasting, I found the CSCD™ program to be incredibly helpful. The program provided a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices, and I now feel confident in my ability to apply this knowledge in my work.
The CSCD™ program exceeded my expectations in every way. The trainer is knowledgeable and experienced, and the program content was both relevant and engaging. I highly recommend this program to anyone in the supply chain industry.
I have been in the supply chain industry for several years, and I can honestly say that attending the CSCD™ program was one of the best decisions I have made. The instructor is knowledgeable and approachable, and the program content is relevant and informative.
The CSCD™ program was a great investment for my career development as an inventory analyst. The program provided me with a thorough understanding of the demand planning process and helped me to develop new skills and techniques that I can apply to my work. The trainer was also very helpful and responsive to my questions.
The CSCD™ program is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in supply chain demand planning and forecasting. The course content was well-structured and easy to follow, and the trainer was engaging and supportive throughout the program.
The CSCD™ program was a game-changer for me. The program provided me with new insights into the demand planning process, and the trainer was able to provide practical examples that were relevant to my work. The program has helped me to optimize our supply chain operations and improve our forecasting accuracy.

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