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Supplier Diversity Begins with You.

ASDP’s team is exclusively composed of trainers who are Supplier Diversity Professionals themselves. This means they know the obstacles you face in your role. Over the years, we have experienced and successfully addressed many of the challenges Supplier Diversity Professionals face, including the following:

Organizations with only one Supplier Diversity Professional to manage their program.

Limited or non-existent training for the role.

Internal stakeholders who view supplier diversity as competing with other supply chain goals.

The perception that diverse businesses are too small or unsophisticated to meet technical and operational challenges.

Customer requirements for reporting, audits, etc.

Improving performance to goals and objectives.

Describing the business benefits of a Supplier Diversity Program.

Engaging leadership at the appropriate levels.

Communicating to a broad audience.

ASDP’s trainers have faced all these challenges and more.Through training, you will learn how to apply best practices to overcome these challenges, while enhancing your own ability to think more strategically within your own organization.

Training Courses.

One of ASDP’s principles is to have a team of seasoned and active Supplier Diversity Professionals. This ensures the educational content is most relevant to the needs of our students and up to date on the constantly changing body of Supplier Diversity regulations. ASDP provides students with the latest and greatest content in the field.

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Event Calendar.

ASDP’s primary focus is on educating and growing Supplier Diversity Professionals. Our training events are held virtually and in-person across the United States. Please review our Event Calendar for upcoming sessions.

ASDP currently offers Level 1 training and certification.

Level 1 is appropriate for beginner to intermediate level and is a fantastic refresher for more tenured Supplier Diversity Professionals.

Level 2 intermediate to advance training is currently in development. Stay tuned for more information!

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Explore Our Events.

Several organizations host annual Supplier Diversity events to support education, best practices discussions, and networking within the field.

“A powerhouse training for Small Business Liaison Officers. Put on your thinking cap and join the group for energetic sessions and conversation.”

“This training is excellent for attendees of all levels. The instructors are excellent and committed to the small business cause, as are each of the attendees.”

“This class will give you the background and tools needed to build your Supplier Diversity Program within your organization. It is a must-have for new and experienced Small Business Liaison Officers to not only gain the information needed to succeed as a professional but to meet others and network along the way.”

“This was one of the best professional training programs I have taken. Thorough, engaging and relevant!”

“I am the VP of Supply Chain for a company that builds automation and tooling for aerospace. We recently went from being a small business to being classified as large overnight. In order to satisfy the flow down requirements of our customers, we needed to get training on how to properly establish this protocol within our organization. This class was very helpful in getting us on the way.”

“I am so thankful my organization values our Small Business Diversity program and encouraged us to take this course! I could not have asked for a better learning experience! I have been a designated Small Business Liaison Officer for seven years now and there was a great mix of refresher material and new material that I don't deal with all of the time; plus, they highlighted new and upcoming changes! Best 2 1/2 days of training!!!”

“This is the most extensive, beneficial training I have attended to date as it pertains to my role as Small Business Liaison Officer. So glad I found ASDP!!”

“If you are a newly assigned Small Business Liaison Officer, or have been mandated to fulfill the Small Business Liaison Officer role, then this course is for you. The Alliance of Supplier Diversity Professionals offers the tools to increase your confidence in your new role. They also offer networking opportunities so that you can communicate with other people in your industry and never feel alone. Spread the word. ASDP’s guide to program excellence is a must for all Small Business Liaison Officers.”

“The overall training was excellent, including the energy level and knowledge of the instructors. I learned a lot from the training.”

“The ASDP training was intense and provided an in-depth explanation of rules and regulations that must be abided by. It gave us opportunities to network with other professionals, providing a strong connection to others in similar careers. I thoroughly enjoyed the class!”

“My 4th time re-certifying. I always learn something new. The trainers are great and the subjects pertinent and well presented. Great networking options, as well.”

“The classroom instruction fostered focus on the material and dialog with other students. In-depth discussions and problem solving while in a group setting was very stimulating. The instructors were seasoned practitioners with a wealth of knowledge and experience. The bonus was developing a larger peer group of small business advocates that understand the challenges and rewards of supplier diversity.”