Training
Training
The Professional Development committee provides highly effective training for our members and their organizations, with specific focus on best practice sharing, leadership development, and supply chain practice certification.
Our mission is accomplished by:
- Coordinating quality General Meeting presentations by leading supply chain professions
- Delivering best in class ISM certification programs
- Arranging relevant and timely supply chain skills development classes
- Maintaining a strong Centers of Excellence Team
Our profession is advancing rapidly and changing almost daily, posing new challenges to the supply management professional. As our industry evolves, so does ISM training. We are the only supply management association that provides training in all areas of our supply management profession.
We stay on top of trends and changes to keep our training relevant to what our members expect and need for success. With globally-recognized training programs, ISM education is respected across industries within supply management.
To see all upcoming events, please visit the Education Calendar.
Professional Development
Sponsor 3 Events/Quarterly
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Upcoming Events
May
19
2026
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Houston: The Digital Future of Procurement: Category Management Ecosystem
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Houston: The Digital Future of Procurement: Category Management Ecosystem
Category and Supplier Management will be the future value drivers; however, building and realizing that value has been challenging and frustrating in the MANUAL world. Join us to hear and see how leading companies are redefining their approach in the DIGITAL world.
May
28
2026
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Why Negotiation Outperforms Competitive Bidding - The Data-Backed Case
MEMBER WEBINAR
Why Negotiation Outperforms Competitive Bidding - The Data-Backed Case
Discover why negotiation outperforms traditional bidding—and how you can apply it today.
In this dynamic session, you’ll learn:
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your procurement approach and deliver measurable impact.
May
28
2026
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Houston: Connections in Bloom: Summer Kickoff Social
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Houston: Connections in Bloom: Summer Kickoff Social
Connections in Bloom: Summer Kickoff is ISM-Houston’s end-of-year networking social, bringing together supply management professionals to celebrate our community and look ahead to the season ahead. Join us for a relaxed, professional evening designed to spark new relationships, reconnect with peers, and highlight what’s blooming next for our chapter as we close out the program year.
Meet members from across Houston’s key industries, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections in a welcoming environment, keeping the focus on authentic, easy networking.
Kick off summer with fresh energy, new contacts, and a celebration of the growth happening across ISM-Houston.
Location
Kirby Ice House
1700 Lake Robbins Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77380