Demand Planning & Forecasting: Advanced Level
Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics
Course overview
Demand Planning & Forecasting: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Demand Planning & Forecasting. It covers the principles, the requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Apply the relevant requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for procurement, supply chain, warehouse and logistics professionals with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb – 11 Mar 2027 | Muscat Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Mar 2027 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Jul 2027 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 Aug 2027 | Munich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 17–28 Apr 2028 | Marrakech Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 May 2028 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 May – 9 Jun 2028 | Rome Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Jul 2028 | Amsterdam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Aug – 1 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Apr – 4 May 2029 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Apr – 4 May 2029 | Toronto Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jun 2029 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Sep 2029 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Oct – 2 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Jan – 1 Feb 2030 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 31 Mar – 4 Apr 2030 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 10 May 2030 | Johannesburg Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Aug 2030 | Lagos Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Sep 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |