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Upcoming trainings:
Virtual: June 19-22, 2023 – $1,295.00
In-person: Dec. 5-8, 2023 Grapevine, TX Fee: $1,295.00
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Educating & Empowering
Supplier Diversity Professionals
The Alliance for Supplier Diversity Professionals (ASDP) is a non-profit organization founded in 2003. Our mission is to educate and provide professional development opportunities for individuals working in the supplier diversity and small business liaison community. ASDP, in reciprocity with the Institute for Supply Management, provides the only formal training and certification program for current and aspiring Supplier Diversity Professionals.
ASDP’s entire team is composed of seasoned Supplier Diversity Professionals, volunteering their time and expertise to support the education of this community. At ASDP, we are passionate about growing and developing new and tenured Supplier Diversity Professionals.
We are always creating innovative training content based on the needs of the community and changing dynamics within the field. To learn more about our background, mission, and what motivates us to facilitate growth and education within the supplier diversity field, visit here.
To explore the personal, educational, and career advancement opportunities ASDP offers, please visit our Continuing Education and Trainings & Events pages to get started.
ASDP’s mission is to provide comprehensive supplier diversity training enriched by seasoned instructors, offering a highly recognized and employer-favored certification for Supplier Diversity Professionals.
“A powerhouse training for Small Business Liaison Officers. Put on your thinking cap and join the group for energetic sessions and conversation.”

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ASDP currently offers Level 1 training and certification for new and current Supplier Diversity Professionals.
Level 1 is appropriate for beginner to intermediate level professionals and is a fantastic refresher for more tenured Supplier Diversity Professionals. Level 2, offering intermediate to advanced content, is currently in development.
Stay tuned for updates on new programs and events!

Are You Certified?
Certification as a Supplier Diversity Professional can provide you with the foundational knowledge and advanced skills required to support your organization’s U.S. Government Small Business Subcontracting Program or General Supplier Diversity Program. After completing our comprehensive certification program, you will be empowered to design, develop, and manage a best-in-class Supplier Diversity Program for your organization.

Are You Certified?
Certification as a Supplier Diversity Professional can provide you with the foundational knowledge and advanced skills required to support your organization’s U.S. Government Small Business Subcontracting Program or General Supplier Diversity Program. After completing our comprehensive certification program, you will be empowered to design, develop, and manage a best-in-class Supplier Diversity Program for your organization.