Description

Course Name: Certified Vendor Professional

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/TL/CVP/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Vendor Professional course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, tools, and techniques necessary to effectively manage third-party vendors and suppliers throughout the entire vendor lifecycle. The course emphasizes best practices in vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, risk assessment, compliance management, and relationship building.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Vendor Management: Vendor management fundamentals, Role and responsibilities of a vendor manager, Importance of vendor relationships, Types of vendors and service providers, Vendor lifecycle overview, Key challenges in vendor management.

Module 2: Vendor Selection and Evaluation: Vendor qualification criteria, Request for Proposal (RFP) process, Vendor due diligence and risk assessment, Scoring and evaluation methods, Financial and legal considerations, Onboarding best practices.

Module 3: Contract Management and Negotiation: Contract components and structure, Legal terms and compliance issues, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs, Negotiation techniques and strategies, Contract lifecycle management tools, Renewal and termination clauses.

Module 4: Performance Management and Monitoring: Setting performance metrics and benchmarks, Vendor scorecards and dashboards, Review meetings and performance reviews, Managing underperformance and escalations, Continuous improvement strategies, Tools for performance tracking.

Module 5: Risk, Compliance and Governance: Types of vendor risks (operational, financial, compliance), Regulatory requirements and data privacy, Business continuity and disaster recovery planning, Auditing and monitoring practices, Ethical sourcing and ESG compliance, Governance frameworks and controls.

Module 6: Strategic Vendor Relationship Management: Developing long-term vendor partnerships, Collaborative innovation and co-development, Communication and alignment strategies, Cross-functional stakeholder engagement, Vendor development programs, Measuring relationship success and ROI.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.

📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.

💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.