The Supply Chain Management Association
Recognition of Prior Learning
Background
In 2007 SCMP launched a new accreditation program – the Supply Chain
Management Professional (SCMP) Designation Program. The SCMP is a world
class, leading edge, professional accreditation program, unique in its design,
structure and content. Some of the unique features are:
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The SCMP designation program is an executive development program.
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The content of the SCMP designation program is presented with a strategic
perspective – always connecting with organizational goals.
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The content of the SCMP designation program is integrated throughout the
program.
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The content of the SCMP designation program presents management skills
with a supply chain perspective.
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The SCMP designation program is designed so that learning can be applied
immediately in the workplace.
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The SCMP designation program is a case based learning program.
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The SCMP designation program promotes networking with a peer group.
SCMP acknowledges that some prospective members interested in enrolling in
the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation program will
have acquired some SCMP content knowledge in a full-time Canadian postsecondary degree program or an equivalent foreign post-secondary degree
program.
As well, SCMP believes that a SCMP candidate should not be required to
complete the content of select SCMP modules and interactive workshops where
the content of courses in their post-secondary degree program significantly cover
the content of these select SCMP modules and interactive workshops,
Recognition of prior learning is common in the Canadian post-secondary
community, as well as in the professional association community in Canada.
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The Supply Chain Management Association
Recognition of Prior Learning
Policy Statement
That prospective members seeking admission into the SCMP Supply Chain
Management Professional (SCMP) Designation Program, who have
strategic supply chain management field of practice knowledge obtained
through the completion of a Canadian University or College degree course,
be provided with advanced standing into the SCMP designation program
where it is determined that some of this prior learning is equivalent to what
would be learned through completion of select SCMP modules and
interactive workshops.
The intent of this prior learning policy is to provide prospective members who
meet the policy requirement with advanced standing status towards the
achievement of the professional designation.
Policy Administration
The Recognition of Prior Learning Policy will be administered according to a set
of Principles as follows:
Principle 1
The evaluation of prior learning and the determination of advanced standing will
be coordinated centrally.
Principle 2
Advanced standing may be granted either through a standing program to
program submission, or through an individual application.
Principle 3
To be considered for advanced standing prior learning must have been acquired
through a SCMP accredited post-secondary degree program, or on an individual
basis for those candidates who meet the established individual criteria.
Principle 4
Provincial and Territorial Institutes will identify post-secondary degree programs
for accreditation consideration or will submit individual applications on behalf of
the applying candidate.
Principle 5
Post-secondary degree programs or courses identified for accreditation by the
Provincial and Territorial Institutes will be reviewed centrally.
Principle 6
Post-secondary degree programs meeting the requirement for accreditation will
be accredited centrally.
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The Supply Chain Management Association
Recognition of Prior Learning
Principle 7
SCMP requires that the following elements of the SCMP be taken by a
prospective candidate regardless of prior learning:
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Modules
- For all Prospective Candidates
 Module 1- Supply Chain Management
 Module 6- Global Sourcing
 Module 7- Supply Chain Management for the Public Sector.
 Module 8- Supply Chain Management for Services, Capital Goods
and Major Projects.
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Interactive Workshops
- For Prospective Candidates with completed University or
College Degree Courses
 Leadership and Professionalism
 Competitive Bidding, Contract Preparation and Contract
Management
 International Business and Multicultural Skills
 Ethical Behaviour and Social Responsibility
- For Prospective Candidates with completed Graduate University
Degree Courses
 Competitive Bidding, Contract Preparation and Contract
Management
 International Business and Multicultural Skills
 Ethical Behaviour and Social Responsibility
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In-Residence Week
Final Written Examination
Principle 8
Based on Principle 7 advanced standing will, therefore, only be recognized for
the following elements of the SSCMLP:
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Modules
 Module 2- Procurement and Supply Management
 Module 3- Logistics and Transportation
 Module 4- Operations and Process Management
 Module 5- Knowledge Management
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The Supply Chain Management Association
Recognition of Prior Learning
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Interactive Workshops
- For Prospective Candidates with completed University or College
Degree Courses
 Negotiation Skills
 Communication and Relational Skills
 Interactive Workshops
- For Prospective Candidates with completed Graduate-level
University Degree Courses
 Leadership and Professionalism
 Negotiation Skills
 Communication and Relational Skills
Post-Secondary Program Accreditation Process
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In accordance with Principle 4, Provincial and Territorial Institutes are
responsible to identify post-secondary degree programs for accreditation
consideration and submit the required information and documentation to
SCMP for review.
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Provincial and Territorial Institutes will explain the process of accreditation to
interested post-secondary institutions.
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SCMP requires the following program and course information and
documentation:
o Program Information and Documentation
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Name of the program.
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Degree granted.
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List of courses (numbers and names) that make up the entire
program.
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Grade required for degree.
o Information and Documentation for each Supply Chain Course in the
Program
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Instructor(s) name and credentials.
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Course description.
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Course objectives.
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Learning outcomes.
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Nature of instruction.
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Assessment methods.
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Mark allocation.
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Course schedule by week.
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The Supply Chain Management Association
Recognition of Prior Learning
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SCMP requires a declaration from the post-secondary institution seeking
accreditation, outlining how the supply chain courses in the program align
with the SCMP competency map, content map and learning objectives for
SCMP’s Supply Chain Management Professional Designation Program
(SCMP).
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SCMP will engage qualified academics to review the information and
documentation submitted.
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Reviewers will provide SCMP with written reports indicating how the supply
chain courses align with the SCMP competency map, content map and
learning objectives.
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A content match of 80% is required for program accreditation. As well,
specific issues or topics must be addressed in each supply chain course
being considered for advanced standing.
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SCMP will advise the Provincial or Territorial Institute of the result of the
review.
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The Provincial or Territorial Institutes will make arrangements for SCMP to
meet with the post-secondary institution to discuss the result of the review.
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Official notification of program accreditation to the post-secondary institution
will be issued by SCMP.
Maintenance and Renewal
Accreditation will be awarded for (5) years, after which the post-secondary
institution will be invited to renew the accreditation unless significant changes
have taken place, in which case re-application will be required immediately.
Accreditation would only be valid for the structure and content of the program as
submitted. If either the structure or content of the accredited program changes
significantly within the five year period, it would be the responsibility of the PostSecondary Institution to advise SCMP as soon as possible.
The level of information required for re-accreditation will depend on the number
of changes that have been made to the original program since initial
accreditation.
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The Supply Chain Management Association
Recognition of Prior Learning
Individual Advanced Standing Proposal
In accordance with Principle 4, Provincial and Territorial Institutes are
responsible to identify individuals seeking accreditation consideration and submit
the required information and documentation to SCMP for review.
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Provincial and Territorial Institutes will administer the advance standing
process on behalf of the interested candidate.
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A key element of the process to recognize prior learning is that the evaluation
of prior learning and the determination of advanced standing will be
coordinated centrally
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Candidates who have not completed a degree/diploma but have taken some
business courses at the university or college level and can also apply for
exemptions
 For prospective members with completed University or College courses,
advanced standing will be considered for four (4) of the eight (8) modules
currently eligible for advance standing
 For prospective members with completed University or College courses,
advanced standing will be considered for two of the six (6) interactive
workshops.
 For prospective members with completed Graduate-level University or
College courses, advanced standing will be considered for three of the six
(6) interactive workshops currently eligible for advance standing
 Eligible courses must:
o have been taken within the last 5 years (if part of a degree
program, the degree must have been completed within the past
five years)
o meet a minimum of 30 hours classroom work requirement
o have at least 80% overlap of the required curriculum which
includes:
o alignment with the SCMP competency map, learning
objectives, instructional method and evaluation strategy
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SCMP requires the following program and course information and
documentation:
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The Supply Chain Management Association
Recognition of Prior Learning
Official academic transcripts are required from a Canadian university, college or
technical institute for the prerequisite courses taken that document:
 Business degree or diploma achieved, if applicable, or;
 Grade(s) or passing grade(s) will be defined by the institution where the
course was taken accompanied by:
 Course descriptions, including the number of hours of study per course
 List of courses (numbers and names) that make up the entire program
and
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A letter outlining the reasons for the request (explain for all the modules
you are seeking exemption from)
A copy of your latest resume including an official job description
Should academic achievements have been completed outside of Canada,
applicants will be required to have out-of-country transcripts first assessed
through an official credentialing equivalency evaluation organization and submit
the results. All applicants will be required to pay the processing fee at the time of
submission.
Sample list of Credentialing Equivalency Agencies:
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British Columbia- http://www.bcit.ca/ices/
Alberta- http://employment.alberta.ca/immigration/4512.html
Saskatchewan- As above -The Government of Saskatchewan provides this
service through an interprovincial agreement with the Government of Alberta.
Manitobahttp://www2.immigratemanitoba.com/browse/work_in_manitoba/workrecognition-acas.html
Ontario- http://www.wes.org/ca/ or http://www.icascanada.ca/
Quebec- http://www.immigrationquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/employment/comparative-evaluation/index.html
Northwest Territories-see Alberta
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