Course overview
Demand Planning & Forecasting is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge 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
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- 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, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Demand Planning & Forecasting fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000 require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12–16 Apr 2027 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jul 2027 | Beirut Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Jul 2027 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Sep 2027 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 10–14 Jan 2028 | Lagos Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Jun – 7 Jul 2028 | Kigali Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Sep 2028 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Sep – 5 Oct 2028 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 8–12 Jan 2029 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Jan 2029 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Mar 2029 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Jul – 3 Aug 2029 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Aug 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Apr 2030 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Jul 2030 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 2 Aug 2030 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Aug 2030 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |