Help organizations integrate sustainability into their procurement processes, based on the recommendations of ISO 20400
The ISO 20400 Lead Manager training course helps develop the necessary abilities to support an organization in integrating the sustainable procurement guidelines of ISO 20400. It also provides information regarding the prioritization of sustainability issues and the planning and integration of sustainability within procurement processes and practices and throughout the supply chain by applying widely recognized sustainable procurement principles, procedures, and techniques.
After mastering the necessary concepts of sustainable procurement, you can sit for the exam and apply for a Certified Lead Sustainable Procurement Manager credential. By holding such a credential, you will be able to demonstrate that you possess the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead sustainable procurement projects based on best practices.
A fundamental understanding of the procurement process and sustainability principles.
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
The Certified ISO 20400 Lead Manager exam complies with the Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. The exam covers the following competency domains:
For more information about exam details, please visit Examination Rules and Policies.
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. Certification fees are included in the exam price. For more information about the certification, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for the Certified ISO 20400 Lead Manager certifications are:
Credential |
Exam |
Professional experience |
SPMS project experience |
Other requirements |
Certified ISO 20400 Provisional Soustainable Procurement Manager |
Certified ISO 20400 Lead Soustainable Procurement Manager Exam or equivalent |
None |
None |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 20400 Soustainable Procurement Manager |
Certified ISO 20400 Lead Soustainable Procurement Manager Exam or equivalent |
Two years: One year of work experience in Environmental Management |
Project activities: a total of 200 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 20400 Lead Soustainable Procurement Manager |
Certified ISO 20400 Lead Soustainable Procurement Manager Exam or equivalent |
Five years: Two years of work experience in Environmental Management |
Project activities: a total of 300 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
Certified ISO 20400 Senior Lead Soustainable Procurement Manager |
Certified ISO 20400 Lead Soustainable Procurement Manager Exam or equivalent |
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Environmental Management |
Project activities: a total of 1000 hours |
Signing the Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, the sustainable procurement management activities should follow best sustainable procurement practices and include the following activities: