Continuous development
Continuous professional development is no longer optional—it's essential. Purchasing Academy is the online learning platform for procurement and purchasing professionals who want to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. Gain unlimited access to:
- Procurement training courses
- Expert masterclasses
- Real-world case studies
- Downloadable handouts and templates
- Certificates and digital badges
CPD points for ongoing professional development - An exclusive members-only community
Whether you're a buyer, procurement specialist, category manager, contract manager, or supply chain professional, Purchasing Academy helps you build practical skills that can be applied immediately.
Category
- Education & continuous development
- Skills, leadership & career
Question(s)
- How can I improve my purchasing/procurement skills?
- How can I become a better purchasing/procurement professional?
- How can I grow my purchasing/procurement career?
- How do I stay up to date in purchasing/procurement?
- How do I continuously improve as a purchasing/procurement professional?
- How can I develop throughout my purchasing/procurement career?
- How do I earn CPD or PDH credits in purchasing/procurement?
- What is the future of procurement education?
Answer
“The best purchasing/procurement professionals never stop learning.
Markets evolve. Technology changes. AI transforms the way we work. Stakeholders expect more. Suppliers evolve. Standing still means falling behind.
Continuous professional development is no longer optional. It is one of the best investments you can make in your career.
At Purchasing.Academy, we've made continuous learning practical, enjoyable, and rewarding.
Our learning platform combines short, engaging course videos with handouts, practical templates, real-life use cases, quizzes, badges, certificates, and live programs. You decide what to learn, when to learn, and how fast you want to grow.
Unlike traditional training, our learning doesn't stop after a classroom course. We continuously expand our library with new topics, insights, and practical tools, allowing you to keep developing throughout your career.
Every achievement is rewarded. Complete learning activities to earn badges. Pass examinations to obtain certificates. Participate in our live programs to earn diplomas. These achievements provide PDH or CPD credits, can be verified through our website, and can easily be added to your LinkedIn profile.
Purchasing.Academy builds on more than 30 years of experience gained through InkoopAcademie, one of the Netherlands' leading purchasing/procurement training institutes. We combine practical experience, behavioral science, business thinking, and proven methodologies to help professionals create more value, have more fun, and achieve better results.
Many professionals aim to earn 30–40 PDH or CPD credits each year. Our ambition is to become your single destination for continuous professional development by offering an ever-growing library that covers virtually every important topic.
Visit our Release planning and Rewards table to discover all upcoming topics and available badges, certificates, diplomas, and PDH/CPD credits.
Our mission is simple:
Unlock your full potential.
Become a better procurement professional. Create greater business impact. Accelerate your career. Earn more recognition. And enjoy your work even more.
To learn more, watch our introductory videos:
- Continuous Development
- What We Offer
- About Purchasing.Academy
Course, handouts & User case connections
- All Courses, Handouts & User Cases
