ISCEA

What ISCEA does

ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance) is a private, for-profit global supply chain education and certification organization founded in 2003 and headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio. It develops and administers approximately 24 internationally recognized professional credentials spanning supply chain management (CSCM, CSCA), logistics and procurement (CPLM, CPSP, CLMA), demand and materials planning (CDDP, CFDP), Lean Six Sigma (CLSSYB through CLM), healthcare supply chain (CHSCA, CHSCM), sustainability (CSSCP, CSSCA), and technology (CSCTP, CBSCP, RFIDSCP, RFIDSCM). It also offers the MoltoGame supply chain simulation and operates SCNext, a member-run organization for young supply chain professionals spanning five continents. Named enterprise customers include Samsung, Saudi Aramco, SABIC, DP World, Equate Petrochemical, Saudi Telecom Company, IMC, UNDP, UNWFP, Kellogg Brown & Root, and Entergy.

The organization's technology stack centers on a digital certification and learning platform: an online exam delivery system with i-Proctor remote proctoring (using GoToMeeting with webcam verification), an online learning portal at isceaonline.com, a certificate verification system, and a booking calendar for exam scheduling. The ISCEA International Standards Board (IISB) serves as the governing body that publishes international supply chain standards, accredits universities and Authorized Knowledge Providers, and partners with governments on supply chain readiness initiatives. Course delivery occurs via three modalities — instructor-led online, on-demand self-paced, and in-person workshops — distributed through a global AKP network and country operations across 39+ countries spanning Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

ISCEA's revenue model combines transaction-based certification and course fees (workshops priced $199-$3,995; retakes at $250), recurring membership subscriptions across three tiers (Student $50/yr, Professional $100/yr, Corporate $5,000/yr for 10 members), IISB institutional accreditation royalties ($5,000 first year, $2,500 thereafter plus 5% of registration fees), MoltoGame facilitator vouchers ($750), and consulting revenue from the iGBS Global Business Solutions Network and VAS (Value Added Services) sub-brands. The company is independently operated with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or institutional investment, and no funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

ISCEA

Legal name

ISCEA Inc. International Supply Chain Education Alliance

Website

https://iscea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ISCEA is a global supply chain education and certification organization that develops and administers approximately 24 professional credentials (CSCM, CSCA, Lean Six Sigma, healthcare, blockchain, RFID) for individual supply chain professionals, multinational corporations, and academic institutions across 39+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Supply Chain Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quality, Process Improvement & Lean/Six Sigma Certifications (EDAAANAC), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

Keywords

• Supply chain certification
• Logistics management training
• Lean six sigma certification
• Procurement certification
• Professional education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Beachwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification and Exam Fees: ISCEA charges fees for certification exams and retakes. Initial exam attempts are included with course registration. Retakes are priced at US$250 for 2nd and 3rd attempts. Successful candidates receive internationally recognized certifications from ISCEA WHQ.
2. Membership Fees: ISCEA generates revenue from 12-month membership subscriptions across three tiers: Student Membership at $50/year (50% fee reduction for online programs), Professional Membership at $100/year (10% fee reduction for online programs), and Corporate Membership at $5,000/year (10 individual memberships, 10 SCTECH conference passes, 1 article in ISCEA publications).
3. Training and Course Delivery: Revenue is generated through in-person workshops and online courses delivered by ISCEA Authorized Knowledge Providers (AKPs) and ISCEA itself. Course fees vary by program (e.g., Supply Chain Metrics workshop at $199, RFIDSCP at $495, RFIDSCM at $1,995, IC3PM at $1,295, CSCEE at $3,995, CSSCP at $1,600 for in-person Shanghai sessions).
4. MoltoGame Facilitation: MoltoGame team vouchers sold at $750 for facilitators and individual player + membership tickets at $65, with ISCEA member player tickets at $15. Accredited facilitators must complete training and purchase team vouchers.
5. IISB Accreditation Services: ISCEA International Standards Board (IISB) charges fees for accrediting supply chain courses at universities and knowledge providers: US$5,000 per course for the first year, US$2,500 per course for subsequent years, plus 5% on each course registration fee, with a US$1,000 non-refundable application deposit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

ISCEA develops and sells internationally recognized professional certification programs and training for supply chain, logistics, procurement, healthcare, Lean Six Sigma, sustainability, and supply chain technology professionals (e.g., CSCM, CSCA, CDDP, CHSCM, CLM, CBSCP, RFIDSCP). It delivers these via online self-paced courses, instructor-led live online classes, in-person workshops, and the i-Proctor remote exam system, supported by a global network of Authorized Knowledge Providers, IISB-accredited universities, and country operations. Complementary offerings include MoltoGame supply chain simulation, iGBS consulting, VAS technology implementation services, and IISB accreditation of partner courses.

Product overview

ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance) is a global certification and education organization that offers approximately 24 professional certification programs covering supply chain management, logistics, procurement, healthcare, demand planning, Lean Six Sigma, sustainability, technology (including blockchain and RFID), and customer relationship management. The certification portfolio ranges from entry-level (CLMA) to expert-level (CLM) credentials, with programs available in supply chain analytics (CSCA), strategic management (CSCM), healthcare (CHSCA, CHSCM), and technology domains (CSCTP, CBSCP, RFIDSCM, RFIDSCP). ISCEA delivers certifications through multiple modalities: instructor-led online courses, on-demand self-paced courses via isceaonline.com, in-person workshops, and i-Proctor remote proctored exams. Beyond certifications, the organization operates specialized divisions including SCnext for young professionals, iGBS for consulting services, VAS for technology consulting, and the ISCEA Prize for industry recognition. The portfolio also includes the MoltoGame gamified supply chain simulation, professional development workshops on supply chain metrics, and Web3/AI courses. All programs are governed by IISB (ISCEA International Standards Board), which sets international supply chain standards and provides accreditation to partner institutions worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISCEA Prize: Recognition program for supply chain excellence (formerly Ptak Prize), awarded to organizations for significant improvements through Vision, Business Rules, and Technology
• SCnext
• iGBS
• VAS
• MoltoGame
• IISB
• ISCEA Membership
• i-Proctor

Products and services

• CSCM - Certified Supply Chain Manager
• CSCA - Certified Supply Chain Analyst
• CDDP - Certified Demand Driven Planner
• CPLM - Certified Professional in Logistics Management
• CPSP - Certified Professional in Sourcing and Procurement
• CLMA - Certified Logistics Management Associate
• CHSCA - Certified Healthcare Supply Chain Analyst
• CHSCM - Certified Healthcare Supply Chain Manager
• CFDP - Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner
• CLSSYB / CLSSYB-HC / CLSSGB / CLSSBB / CLM - Lean Six Sigma Certification Suite
• CSSCP - Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional
• CSSCA - Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Auditor
• CSCTP - Certified Supply Chain Technology Professional
• CBSCP - Certified Blockchain for Supply Chain Professional
• CCRM - Certified Customer Relationship Manager
• RFIDSCP / RFIDSCM - Certified RFID Supply Chain Professional & Manager
• IC3PM - ISCEA Critical Chain Project Manager
• CSCEE - Certified Supply Chain Energy Expert
• i-Proctor Online Exam Service
• MoltoGame - Supply Chain Simulation Game
• ISCEA Membership Program (Student / Professional / Corporate Tiers)
• Supply Chain Metrics Workshop
• IISB International Supply Chain Accreditation Services
• iGBS - ISCEA Global Business Solutions Network
• VAS - Value Added Services

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• edXminorStrategic or Co-development PartneredX hosts ISCEA's online courses and programs, providing a platform for ISCEA's digital education content delivery. This partnership enables global access to ISCEA's certification programs through edX's online learning platform.
• University of CambridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Cambridge's Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) offers ISCEA-accredited supply chain management online programs through getsmarter, providing academic credibility and global reach for ISCEA certifications.
• University of Cape TowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Cape Town provides ISCEA-accredited supply chain management online short courses through getsmarter, integrating ISCEA certification standards into academic degree programs.
• SAPICSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) partners with ISCEA for certification and education programs, particularly in the Africa region, hosting IISB Accredited Events.
• Transformance AdvisorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransformance Advisors is an ISCEA Authorized Knowledge Provider (AKP) that delivers ISCEA certification programs and Lean Six Sigma accredited programs in the US market.
• SCALA (Singapore)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCALA is an ISCEA Authorized Knowledge Provider in the Asia Pacific region, delivering ISCEA certification courses in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• getsmartercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorgetsmarter (a 2U, Inc. company) partners with ISCEA to deliver ISCEA-accredited online programs from University of Cambridge, University of Cape Town, and other institutions through its online learning platform.
• OBS Business SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOBS Business School (Online Business School) offers ISCEA-accredited Master's in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, integrating ISCEA certification into degree programs.
• IEP (Instituto de Estudios Profesionales)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIEP (Instituto de Estudios Profesionales) in Spain offers ISCEA-accredited online programs in logistics and supply chain management.
• IMDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMD offers ISCEA-accredited online programs including 'Strategies for Supply Chain Digitalization' in partnership with getsmarter, providing executive-level supply chain education.
• Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)minorOthersSABIC is listed as a company that prefers ISCEA-certified professionals, along with other Global 2000 companies including Samsung, UN organizations, Saudi Aramco, and DP World.
• Council of Saudi ChambersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn Saudi Arabia, ISCEA programs are additionally recognized by the Council of Saudi Chambers and are offered to Saudi professionals through the council's network.
• American University in Cairo (AUC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAUC Business School offers ISCEA-accredited Supply Chain Management Professional Certificate programs, integrating ISCEA certifications into executive education.
• Saudi German AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaudi German Academy offers ISCEA-accredited Healthcare Supply Chain Management courses, targeting the healthcare sector in the Middle East.
• ISCEA India / SCNext India Skill ProcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCNext India Skill Pro serves as the ISCEA authorized partner in India, delivering SCNext programs in B-schools across India and supporting youth supply chain professional development.
• ITS Training Center (Indonesia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITS Training Center (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember) in Indonesia is an ISCEA Authorized Knowledge Provider delivering ISCEA certification programs in the Indonesian market.
• Mind Mapper BangladeshminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMind Mapper Bangladesh serves as ISCEA's country head office in Bangladesh, delivering ISCEA certification programs and managing country operations including Post Graduate Diploma programs in Apparel and Supply Chain Management.
• ISCEA Indonesia (ITS Training Center & ESCM)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISCEA Indonesia operates through ITS Training Center and ESCM as Authorized Knowledge Providers, delivering ISCEA certification programs throughout Indonesia.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal processes all payment transactions on the ISCEA website. Neither PayPal nor ISCEA retains any financial information. PayPal monitors transactions 24/7 for fraud prevention using SHA-2, 256-bit cryptography.
• WixcoreTechnology or IntegrationWix provides ISCEA's website platform (wix.com) including customer engagement, order management, and email marketing through the Wix 'Contacts' database. Wix is PCI DSS compliant and GDPR compliant, with servers worldwide.
• GoToMeeting (LogMeIn)coreTechnology or IntegrationGoToMeeting is used by ISCEA's i-Proctor service to conduct remote online exam proctoring sessions, enabling video verification and monitoring of exam candidates worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Scrum Alliance: Scrum Alliance is a nonprofit professional body certifying Scrum Masters and product owners through a global trainer/rep network. It is comparable to ISCEA in operating model (membership + certification + trainer channel) and in targeting process/operations professionals inside enterprises.
• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): IIBA offers the CBAP, ECBA, and CCBA certification framework for business analysis professionals. It is a comparable global professional body with a tiered membership model, chapter network, and certification revenue stack that closely mirrors ISCEA's operating model.
• PMI (Project Management Institute): PMI is the global standard-setter for project management certification (PMP, CAPM, PfMP) and runs a global Authorized Training Partner network structurally identical to ISCEA's AKP model. It is the most established analog for ISCEA's standards-and-accreditation-driven business model, with the same member/exam/training revenue stack.
• ASQ (American Society for Quality): ASQ is a major professional body offering certifications in quality and operational excellence, including the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, and Yellow Belt. It directly competes with ISCEA's CLSSYB, CLSSGB, CLSSBB, and CLM Lean Six Sigma programs for the same corporate L&D budget.
• CompTIA: CompTIA is a major global IT certification body offering vendor-neutral credentials (A+, Network+, Security+, etc.) with tiered membership and an Authorized Partner network. Its scale and exam-delivery economics are a useful benchmark for ISCEA's potential at full scale in supply chain certification.
• SAPICS: SAPICS is the Professional Body for Supply Chain Management in Africa and an IISB-accredited event partner of ISCEA. It also offers its own credentials and education programs, making it both a partner and a regional competitor for supply chain professional certification in the African market.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): ASCM, formed from the 2019 APICS + ASCM merger, is the largest global supply chain professional body and ISCEA's most direct competitor. It offers the SCOR, CPIM, CLTD, and CPSM credentials, and competes for the same Fortune 500 enterprise certification and training budgets that ISCEA targets with CSCM and CSCA.
• CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals): CSCMP is a long-standing supply chain professional association offering the SCPro certification tracks, executive education, and supply chain research. It overlaps with ISCEA on enterprise training, thought leadership, and individual credentialing for mid-to-senior supply chain professionals.
• (ISC)²: (ISC)² is a leading global cybersecurity professional body offering CISSP and other credentials, with a member-driven governance model and Authorized Training Provider network. Its operating model — standards body, tiered membership, certification exams, and channel-driven training delivery — is structurally analogous to ISCEA's supply chain certification franchise.

Emerging players

• Scaled Agile (SAFe): Scaled Agile offers the SAFe framework and SPC/certification program for enterprise agile transformation, with a partner network delivering training. It is an emerging player that, like ISCEA, monetizes a standards body plus channel-based training delivery, but targets agile/portfolio management rather than supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iscea
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SupplyChainJournal
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISCEAsupplychain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iscea-global-business-solutions-mea
• Instagraminstagram.com/iscea_whq

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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