Student and Alumni Testimonials

A wonderful program has come to an end but the concepts learned are going to be with us forever.SIG-CSP program has put me on a more professional, structured path as a Sourcing Manager & enjoyed the course thoroughly.

I completed the CSP (Certified Sourcing Professional) program from SIG university. This course gives you lot of good insight about end-to-end Sourcing process the concepts are explained very clearly and supported with very good assignments. Additional reference materials are very good and helped me to broaden my knowledge on lot of topics. I will recommend this course to all sourcing professionals Thank you, SIG University, for a well-planned, and well-coordinated schematic training program.

This was very intensive strategic sourcing education. This SIG University training for Certified Sourcing Professionals lasted over 10 weeks and required a lot of effort from its participants, with about 180 quizzes to be passed and a number of posts to be created. It also included interaction with other students and finally completion of the essay task. It was definitely worth it! I consider this very well structured and presented by academic professionals in a friendly and easily accessible manner. Thank you very much SIG University!

"The coursework was challenging but nonetheless indispensable for anyone working in the Strategic Sourcing Arena. I personally feel better positioned for success having taken the course."

"I have enrolled for CSP Course and went through all the modules of 10 weeks or training, the reason to choose this course is to understand and learn something interesting about Sourcing, because it is matched with my job profile and this course help me to implement some new ideas in my project, so that it can run smoothly."

I am thankful for the opportunity to have taken this course. I feel I am more qualified to identify areas of focus and make progress to implement intelligent automation tools in a strategic manner. I also feel more aware of those challenges that may come up and who needs to be involved from start to finish. I now feel more capable of asking the right questions and identifying opportunity, risk and creating the right strategy for the next automation project.

Working in the third-party workspace for four years as a senior consultant and internal auditor have been a great experience to become a well-rounded TPRM expert. However, this certification course has further advanced my knowledge on the subject matter more than I could’ve imagined. Throughout the course we went in-depth on topics such as governance and management and how they apply to the third-party lifecycle. We learned about external factors and the economy and how that applies to the third-party lifecycle. All to say you learn about the lifecycle in your day-to-day job, but taking this course allowed me to further advance my knowledge into this niche industry.

The instructor's (Linda Tuck Chapman) clear and consistent focus on the basic principles met my expectations - especially in the depth of information supplied. The program included step-by-step exercises along with content and assignments that built on my knowledge and it was really a good learning experience to me. The learning materials were good and I would like to thank the SIG team for it. The team was very approachable and available to answer any questions at any time. Special thanks to Linda Tuck Chapman, as this course [C3PRMP] is very applicable to many aspects of my role.

Over the course of the past three months, I’ve been privileged enough to be given the opportunity to further my education and enhance my learning from SIG University. We have covered so many interesting and pivotal topics within the realm of sourcing and strategic thinking. This well-structured course went into great detail on crucial topics, which entailed sourcing, artificial intelligence, ethics, project management, procurement, and much more! I would consider myself to be new working in the sourcing industry. With that said, I can say with certainty now after successfully completing this course my knowledge and talent in the field have astronomically increased and the organization I work for, will be very pleased.

The CIAP program was interesting, informative, and very enlightening. These are many learnings that will benefit companies, whether it is an IPA or RPA project, or plus this is instrumental in expanding digital transformation journey. The program did amazing job in presenting the project management discipline, program structure, and governance which are necessary for successful Intelligent Automation projects.

Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) Program from SIG University covered all areas of the third-party risk management and provided practical tips and guidance to tackle today’s challenges from Third-party risks. Based on my learnings from this course, I’m hoping to initiate a conversation on this topic within my organization to reflect on our current practices and on how we can build a more robust AI risk management practices to increase the overall performance and trustworthiness.

We participated in this cohort as a work group. Team members have 0-35 years' experience in various materials/purchasing management roles. I believe the training leveled the playing field for the team. The topics were catalysts for group discussion and training, good for novices and experienced employees. I felt like the Discussions provided insight and perspective into how other businesses operate. I look forward to participating in more training opportunities.

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to SIG university to bring this platform for experience professional like me. It is awesome & flexible platform for working professionals who wants to study further but can’t manage due to their working schedule. All CSP Modules covers almost all-important topics, and they are exhibited in very clear and elaborative way.

My experience throughout the course of the SIG Certified Sourcing Professional program has been not only insightful and thought provoking, but also a wonderful refresher of the basic sourcing strategies and principles required to be a successful sourcing professional in the world of procurement today.

Over the past ten weeks I have been able to connect with other members of the risk management community. Through our weekly discussions I was able to understand and identify process pain points that other risk managers are experiencing in the industry. The coursework each week provided greater insight into third-party relationships and what tools I can utilize those relationships. Each week I felt the coursework provided a great insight into the dynamics and overall processes that encompass a strong third-party risk management program. Linda was knowledgeable and helped dive deeper into the issues third-party programs are facing today and how to better navigate those as we built our own programs. I want to conclude with thank SIG University and our instructors for providing an excellent opportunity to enhance my knowledge of third-party risk management. These past ten weeks have helped me be able to take a more holistic approach to what my organization is currently doing and design some process improvements that will help us reduce our overall risk. I truly appreciate the time I have invested with SIG University and look forward to my next learning opportunity.

"Currently, I have the privilege of working as a leader on a number of company initiatives involving third party risk and vendor management including an ESG initiative aimed at identifying targets and performance measures within our vendor management program. The Certified Sourcing Professional training curriculum offered the content and toolkit to make much of the course work directly applicable to my day to day work as a third party risk management leader and I believe will allow me to contribute in both a timely and meaningful way. Thank you for the opportunity to engage with procurement experts and professionals from all industries. It’s been a truly rewarding experience."

"Linda Tuck Chapman's excellent teaching skills helped me tremendously in understanding third party risk management deeply. SIG University's C3PRMP certification program provides a deep dive into third party risk and process. The course provides weekly modules and quizzes which enhances your knowledge. Each module has learning material that is exceptional. I am glad that I choose the C3PRMP certification program from SIG University. Thank you Linda Tuck Chapman and SIG University for the C3PRMP Certification program which is very useful for my role as a Senior Risk Analyst."  

"I chose SIG-U to attain my CSMP certification based off past experiences with the team. few years back I attained my CSP via SIG and had a great experience in the process. The ease and use of the tool, classroom style trainings, clarity of the material, informative study guides, and responsiveness of staff, make this an awesome experience while learning!"

"I completed the Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) training at 17, while still in high school, and can confidently say that it was an incredibly rewarding experience. The CSP course is a series of 12 week training modules that teach students sourcing concepts ranging from workflow orchestration and the integration of disruptive technologies into value chains, to building ethical business frameworks. As someone hoping to pursue a career developing legal framework for supply chain management, I would highly recommend this course to other young people aspiring to make an impact in the field of sourcing. The CSP course is a real differentiator and teaches students how to punctuate global business growth with sustainable, strategic procurement."

"Are you struggling with building or maintaining supplier relationship or any kind of relationship? I don't have all the answer, I can recommend you consider performing "relationship fit analysis" and I believe it will help you to understand your position, the root cause, immediate corrective action, and long-term strategy to prevent the "FILL IN THE GAP" relationship issues. After my Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) course at SIG University which was fully paid for by my employer at that time, I promised to enroll in the Certified Supplier Management Professional (CSMP) course, and I am here testifying that I did not regret enrolling. The course was well thought and again, the faculty discussions was icing on the cake for me, this is because it helps me to understand other student's perspectives of the course and to learn from them. Supplier compatibility fit is the best part of the course for me because the analysis cut across every aspect of life. I can now use it with internal, external, and connected stakeholders. I can also use it in my personal relationship with everyone, and it gave me a better insight of the relationship that God built towards me by sacrificing his own son to die for me. "God is, therefore, the best analyst who performed a relationship analysis fit" While I used and still using some of the things I have learnt in the course, I gained new insight into how I can better perform a supplier fit analysis and continue to use the same analysis in every aspect of my life. I consider this topic the best part of the CSMP because it is the foundation of an excellent or terrible supplier relationship.  Thank you, SIG University, faculty members and students who have contributed to the success of this course, and I look forward to the next."

"As a newcomer to the Sourcing and Procurement industry, I found the CSP certification program incredibly insightful. The coursework was easy to follow and covered a vast number of topics that were previously unfamiliar. I now feel better equipped to succeed in my new role and look forward to earning additional certifications through SIG University!"

"This course really teaches you the ins and outs of sourcing. I have learned when to be strategic and when to be tactical, when and how to use the different RFx's, and how great change management can move individuals in a positive way when changes are made that impact a company's operations. I also learned how excel functions can really help you understand certain data that can impact your decision. This semester has broadened my understanding of sourcing and will be beneficial as I move toward making decisions that will positively impact my company."

"I completed the Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program from SIG University and I can certainly say that it was the most important milestone in shaping my career. As a student of the CSP program, I gained both the skills and confidence to thoughtfully use a variety of quantitative approaches in my work. The CSP program is a tremendous asset, I use it’s approaches regularly, and the program was an excellent addition to my Sourcing career. The online courses and structure of the program make it easy to manage alongside other commitments (job and life), and the faculty and support team are all extremely responsive to student questions and needs.”

“With all of my years of experience, learning, and thought leadership, the Chapter on Governance Across Business Models within Module 4 resonated the most for me and identified how much growth and potential there is within the sourcing industry and for sourcing leaders to improve, and move the needle forward, both on an individual and corporate-wide scale. What I found most interesting is how the lessons were intertwined, and the continuum that exists for Governance.”

“The course curriculum of the Certified Sourcing Professional training program unfolds various nuances of sourcing and procurement fundamentals, principles and situations. As an individual who completed the training program successfully, I will advocate and recommend this program for all sourcing professionals. Thank you, SIG University, for a well planned, and well coordinated schematic training program.”

“This course has solidified my view that third-party risk is a growing risk in every company. We must continue to ask ourselves, our teams, leadership, and stakeholders the right questions and listen to the answers to inform our steps forward.  I was inspired by the 10-week course and required book reading and look forward to having my entire team take the class in 2021-2022…  On a separate note, concerning the required book reading by Linda Tuck Chapman, this was an excellent idea. The book was very supportive, and it was great to note and flag details so the book can be used as a resource moving forward. In conclusion, I would recommend this class for any person or company to educate themselves on third-party Risk. I have worked in the manufacturing, non-profit, financial, retail, and indirect sectors and this course would be relevant in any of those areas. This will prompt companies to strategizingproactively to ensure that they are establishing best practices, as it has ledme in my planning process into 2021-22.”

"I recommend the SIG Certified Sourcing Professional course for anyone who works in a Procurement Department, regardless of his/her position, because it covers the entire process, from cradle to grave, and provides important, clarification regarding each phase in this very broad spectrum of steps."

"With the completion of this certification, I have a richer understanding of overall supplier governance and why it’s important. I now understand the importance of our supplier governance process of adhering to them throughout the contract lifecycle of third-party relationships, and essential for a successful Third-Party Governance program.  So, supplier governance plays a critical role in the success of my organization’s sourcing strategy. Outsourcing is not as simple as executing a contract, it's much more complex than that. For an organization to have an effective governance program, the company must do a good job in providing the “why” behind the “what” and I am pleased my company is doing a great job with that."

"Over the last few months, I have had the distinct honor and privilege to participate in the CSP Program at SIG University. As a Procurement/Sourcing Professional for over 15 years, this course provided great insight into the progression of the Sourcing field and the key components to a successful Sourcing Organization. Many of the concepts and best practices covered throughout the course have been introduced to me at some level during my career by Executive Leadership, Directors, Mentors and Peers. Simply put, the course was refreshing and an insightful refresh of knowledge I have gained over the years, whether a direct forethought or what I would refer to as an “autopilot” behavior… my greatest takeaway from the CSP Program was improvements that the organization can make to managing supplier performance…  am grateful for the opportunity presented to participate in the CSP Program at SIG University. Thank you."

"I enrolled in the Certified Intelligent Automation Professional (CIAP) course with the expectation of learning about the strategies and best practices required to build a successful automation practice capable of supporting our enterprise at scale. While the CIAP certification certainly met those expectations, I also learned that underneath all of the process and technology considerations, automation really isn’t about automation. It’s about enabling our people to do their best work."

“I did find this CSP program/certification very effective and would highly recommend it to all the aspiring Procurement Professionals as it covers a variety of topics/concepts which we come across in our daily job roles and this program helps us to connect the dots logically via concepts explained and align it with our practical working activities. I will be looking forward to applying the learning, concepts wherever feasible in my organization to improve overall operational and business efficiencies."

“The SIG University course material has been thorough and very interesting.  As I operate within a rather small area of my team’s procurement processes, I found the information surrounding the SOW, how and why it is created, and how it is reviewed and used to be the most insightful so far.”

"I wanted a platform that allowed them to do the work within their own time frames, and a program that would create a bedrock of strategic sourcing knowledge across the organization. Within the Certified Sourcing Professional program, they touch on finance, on accounting and on risk. It helps students see how procurement fits into the business’ overall ecosystem. That kind of insight is so valuable. It enables you to understand how what you’re doing correlates with what the rest of the organization is doing. I think it’s really important to build a culture of learning. If someone had offered SIG University to me when I was just starting my career, I would have become a CPO 10 years earlier than I did."  

"I have learned how good supplier governance programs and relationships are extremely beneficial to all stakeholders involved and can help drive an already successful company to additional success and value on many levels. A governance program can start with a single new initiative or can become more structured by implementing best practices to improve the supplier relationship. I am thankful for the opportunity to take the SIG University CSMP class and look forward to applying the knowledge I have gained to my current and future roles in procurement."

"As a professional both new to the procurement space AND on the sell-side, I was feverishly seeking growth opportunities to more deeply understand those I would be "selling to" each day. Ultimately, I was pointed in the direction of SIG's CSP by an esteemed colleague (Canda Rozier). The certification course material met and exceeded my expectations while exposing me to a network of procurement professionals who have built and continue to build successful careers in procurement. I've not conducted a single "sales" activity without the lessons learned top of mind since graduating. My perspective is even broader, and my conversations have become even richer. I kinda like the procurement sales professional I'm becoming. :-)"

"What can I say? SIG and Linda Tuck Chapman delivered a winner with the C3PRMP program! I attended a virtual SIG conference in fall 2020, and sat in on Linda Tuck Chapman's session...and this is what sparked my interest to learn more about third party risk management. This program is packed with so much relevant information, tools and resources, and it provides a great starting point for any novice with a desire to learn more about this topic. I thought the videos of Linda were a nice touch, and SIG did a great job of providing well-defined module objectives; capturing key points on each slide; adding good supplemental reference material; and challenging us in each quiz to help hone in on important take-aways from each module. Also, Linda's book was an added bonus, and provided great thought-provoking information and insights to enhance learning of third party risk management. Great job...and I look forward to participating in more SIG programs, continuing education and events!"

"SIG is doing an excellent job of training sourcing professionals to module and emerge as global leaders. It is helping to keep our knowledge up to date and elevate yourself as leaders in sourcing. I am glad to be part of the SIG network for sourcing professionals and widen my network arena. “Great Program” that I would recommend to all Sourcing professionals. Last but not the least, I would like to thank the entire SIG team and faculty for such a wonderful experience and learning. Keep spreading the knowledge and helping professionals to learn. Keep up the Good Work!"

"SIG provided an informative and resourceful program that is interactive and encourages discussion. The course has been a great way develop my functional expertise in my field and to network with my peers in the industry. The course administrator, Linda Tuck Chapman, was a fantastic resource and I found her to be extremely knowledgable and encouraging."

"The CIAP program was a very valuable addition to my degree and my career. Not only did I enjoy the flexibility and practical value of the certificate, but the associated faculty were fantastic to work with and learn from! This specific certificate was a great way for me to integrate my interests across and to bring a multidisciplinary perspective to understanding Robotics Process Automation and developing a strong foundation that is essential for real world automation problem solving. I would highly recommend this on-demand program designed for time-constrained professionals who are looking to understand the fundamentals and the appropriate approach when it comes to deploying automation programs across their organizations."

"I am so happy to have taken this course - Certified Sourcing Professional with SIG University. The course provided end-to-end theoretical and practical insight into sourcing model, change management, business data analytics, financial reporting, cost analysis, negotiation plan and communication strategies. I have learnt so much going through this course and I would recommend this course for every sourcing professional, category managers and procurement specialist. In-short, this is the best course I have taken to date and I would love to be a sourcing professional evangelist to help other professional."

“The C3PRMP program is in a class of its own. Starting from ground zero, I was impressed by the seamless program enrollment, and the friendly customer service. While attending the course, I felt both instructor’s shined a light on their industry-leading credentials through both text, and practical “real world” experience. The value is in the material (and expertise). Overall, this experience left me feeling encouraged, and equipped to handle the challenges of today while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow. I am excited to be part of the Sig University family!”

"With all of my years of experience, learning, and thought leadership, the Chapter on Governance Across Business Models within Module 4 resonated the most for me and identified how much growth and potential there is within the sourcing industry and for sourcing leaders to improve, and move the needle forward, both on an individual and corporate-wide scale."

"One of the smartest ideas Joseph Martinez brought to MUFG Union Bank's procurement program was to encourage everyone in the business unit to complete the SIG University procurement course of study. A common language and understanding of the subject among the 100+ Procurement Unit members was a very valuable and silo-breaking experience. I highly recommend the practice to other companies that are working hard to transform their procurement practices."

"This program offers a deep dive and complete overview of strategic sourcing and the functional areas surrounding the acquisition lifecycle management."

"I have been talking to my manager about process improvements based on the material I learned and actually got promoted from Sourcing Advisor to Global Vendor Risk and Compliance Advisor, mainly thanks to the C3PRMP training and inspiration. I am planning to pursue Risk and Compliance Governance as a career path."

"The content is well thought, nicely structured and designed in a very simple language. The 12 weeks has a good spread on the content covering topics on finance, detailed study of each component in sourcing life cycle, governance, soft skills like negotiation and many more that really provoked my thoughts to change the way I was approaching sourcing a deal. Studying online provided me the flexibility to balance office work and finish each week's content. The assessments at the end of each lesson helped me to have thorough understanding of the topics discussed in the lesson. Additional reference materials are very good and helped me to broaden my knowledge on lot of topics. If one is interested in networking with their fellow sourcing professionals, this is the platform the provides opportunity to interact with professionals from different industry. I admire the knowledge of faculty covering the content every week and their interaction during the week through discussion forum was useful. I would recommend Certified Sourcing Professional for those who want to establish their career as a successful 'Sourcing Professional' and build a world-class 'Sourcing Team'."

"C3PRMP certification course is well crafted, the modules and the related contents are structured in such a way that it covers all the important Third-Party Risk Management Concepts with great clarity and precision. Linda through her effective and flawless delivery of each of the modules demonstrates that she is a SME in this area. The discussion forum was very collaborative as we could discuss all the real time challenges in this area and how it is being addressed by different organizations. This is a great platform for interacting with pioneers and experts in Third-Party Risk Management. The learnings from this course has enabled me to develop very good functionalities in our Third-Party Risk Management Platform “ISG GovernX”."

"The C3PRMP training program brings a thorough and practical curriculum to its audience that leverages industry best practices to give third party risk management professionals, in any industry, the skills to either build a risk program from the ground up, or to enhance an already mature program. I would highly recommend the C3PRMP training. It is a value proposition for whatever stage your organization may be in its Third Party Oversight journey."

"The CIAP program challenged my perspective on how automation should be harnessed by an organization. This program lays a basic foundation for business professionals to understand the automation industry, and then provides different frameworks for which your organization should leverage an automation strategy. Coming into this from a procurement perspective, I now feel better equipped to push a culture of strategic and intelligent automation."

“The CIAP program was interesting, informative, and very enlightening. The program did a great job in presenting the project management discipline, program structure, and governance that are necessary for successful Intelligent Automation projects. There were many takeaways that will benefit companies, whether newly embarking on an IPA or RPA project, or those that are honing and expanding a digital transformation journey. It was an honor to be part of the inaugural class!”

“I wish this program would have been available before we started our RPA and IA journey. It would have been a great level setting experience for the company. As one of the executive sponsors, I could have created a much better view for our leadership of what we are doing.”

“Intelligent automation is far more than a collection of cool emerging technologies. In order to actually add value, we must harness those technologies in a thoughtful, considered, and programmatic way. SIG University’s CIAP program teaches practitioners exactly how to do that, delivering clear, compelling, and thought-provoking instruction on making the most of any digital transformation rollout.”

“For myself, the CSP Program was a good refresher on key concepts and methodologies, with an introduction to a few new items as well. For my team who has also participated in the program, the comprehensive, and well-rounded content provides the right amount of knowledge in an easy to understand format.”

“I can bring so much of this program back to the joint teams to grow with these best-in-class lessons — precisely, the typical structure of a third-party risk program and the oversight governance of that framework.”

“The Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional program was a great course… I learned a lot from the course which I could use for future projects.”

“My brain is in overdrive with all that I have learned from the program, as well as all I need to do in guiding my teams. While challenging, I am more confident now knowing what I know.”

“One of the key findings from the C3PRMP program was how substantially different reputational risks are from all other categories of risk…After the lessons on reputational risk and respective control frameworks, I now have a very different view on those risks...”

"The CSP Program is a great source of information to practice day to day Sourcing business. My top takeaways were learning category segmentation, sourcing strategy development, project management principles and working in a cross functional sourcing team."

"SIG University is very applicable to today's environment; well organized from start to finish."

"SIG University is engaging, interactive and successful. It was a great refresher after being in procurement for 15 years, and I like to hear other people's stories."

"The CSP Program is informative, helpful and comprehensive. I appreciated getting a better understanding of the overall sourcing process and helpful tools and protocol that can be used to make sourcing more efficient."

"Great program! The material covered the procurement industry and function well. A true cradle to grave approach to training the various accountabilities. I really liked that it was focused on more than contracting and negotiation strategies but included Project Management, Communication Management and other key components such as Category Management."

"SIG U is 5 star quality! The CSP Program gave me more confidence in my knowledge of the sourcing industry. It provided me with a line of sight into how some other countries or corporations approach similar projects differently."