Supply Chain Planning
Gain essential supply chain and logistics skills and earn an ASCM Certificate in 14 weeks without quitting your day job. Pay $0 upfront
Why Supply Chain Planning?
Global commerce depends on supply chains — and right now, companies are racing to find people who can manage them. With U.S. manufacturing reshoring and supply chains being rebuilt from the ground up, demand for skilled planners is surging. This is analytical, strategic work with real impact — and a clear path to advancement.
Coursework plus a coach who gets you hired
A Career Track is a guided pathway that pairs industry-recognized coursework with real human coaching — together, they turn a certificate into an actual career change.
The coursework
Industry-recognized coursework through our academic partner — no prior supply chain experience required. You’ll earn the ASCM Supply Chain Certificate upon completing the program.
The coach
Merit America career coaching — workshops, peer support, and 1:1 guidance that keep you on track and help you get hired into a supply chain role.
Get connected
We meet learners where they are and connect prior experience — in any field — to where they want to go. No degree or supply chain background required.
Learn with tech & “touch”
Complete supply chain coursework through our academic partner while receiving Merit America coaching, peer support, and 1:1 career guidance.
Get hired
We help learners identify tailored opportunities across a network of 500+ employers hiring for supply chain, logistics, and operations roles.
Keep growing
Ongoing alumni support and continuing education — long after you complete the program, including the ASCM credential on your resume.
Your 16-Week Roadmap to a Supply Chain Career
Our program structure is designed to fit your life while giving you the rigorous skills employers expect. We combine flexible online learning with high-touch coaching and real-world tools like SAP and ERP systems.
Getting Oriented
Starting a new career is a big step, and we’re here to make it smooth. In your first 4 weeks, you’ll dive into supply chain fundamentals, meet your coach, and begin building momentum toward an ASCM certificate.
This period helps you experience the pace and expectations of the program. You’ll have through the end of Week 5 to explore and receive a full refund if you decide not to continue.
Technical Skills
Professional Skills
Deep Technical Training
This is where you build job-ready skills and confidence. Weeks 5–16 combine rigorous supply chain coursework with professional development designed to prepare you for real-world roles in planning, procurement, and logistics.
You’ll join live, topic-based workshops that fit your schedule, connect with peers on the same journey, and receive 1:1 guidance from coaches. By the end, you’ll have hands-on experience with the tools employers expect and a resume ready for the job market.
Technical Curriculum
Career Preparation
Job Search Your Way
Once you complete the program, you’re in control of how you engage in your job search, with no single required path. Some learners choose a more structured, focused job search through our Alumni Career Accelerator, while others take advantage of on-demand tools and resources.
Regardless of your path, you’ll retain full access to our Perspectives Wellness Program, ongoing alumni support, and continuing education opportunities — long after program completion.
Option A: Alumni Career Accelerator
A structured job-search sprint with weekly 1:1 coaching, strict accountability targets, and select employer partner opportunities.
Option B: Flex Support
On-demand access to our Career Services team for mock interviews, resume refinement, career coaching, and job boards.
How Merit America fits around your real life
$0 upfront
Build a career based on your potential, not your bank account. You won’t pay anything until at least three months after you complete or exit your program.
Learn about the costs
- 1 Learn in-demand skills
- 2 Land a great job
- 3 Pay only after the program
- 4 Support future learners
Learn on your time, from anywhere, while keeping your day job
Our programs are built for people with busy lives. Your coursework and meetings are online, and live meetings are only 3–5 hours per week. You can complete certificate coursework in between shifts, on weekends — whatever works for your life.
Explore career options
Work with a coach who gets you hired
Your coach is in your corner from day one — helping you build the job search skills, confidence, and strategy to land a role you actually want. Sessions are 1:1, scheduled around your life, and the support continues after you complete the program.
Meet our coaches
Hear what our alumni have to say
“Merit America gave me the tools and confidence to pivot into supply chain. My coach helped me translate years of warehouse experience into a role I’m proud of.”
“The ERP training was exactly what employers were asking for. I had three interviews in my first two weeks of job searching.”
“I worked a full-time job throughout the program. The flexibility was real — I never had to choose between my family and my future.”
How does Merit America compare?
Considering a career change into Supply Chain Planning? Here’s an honest, side-by-side look at how we stack up against full-time programs and community college programs.
| Compare | Merit America | Full-Time Programs | Community College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Length | 16 weeks | 20–24 weeks | 50–100 weeks |
| In-Person or Remote | Remote | Remote | In-person / Remote |
| Part-Time? | |||
| Program Cost | $5,700 | $16,000–$19,000 | $5,000–$10,000 |
| Certificate Earned | |||
| Organization Type | Non-profit | For-profit | Public / Non-profit |
| Coaching & Job Search Support | |||
| Downside Protection |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Supply Chain Planning program and how Merit America works.
When does the program start? Are there fixed cohort dates?
Merit America uses dynamic enrollment, which means new cohorts begin every two weeks — you don’t have to wait months for a single fixed start date. Once admitted, you’ll choose the cohort that fits your life, and if the timing isn’t right, you can defer to a later one.
- Apply when you’re ready. No application deadlines.
- Once admitted, claim a spot in an upcoming cohort. Spots fill first-come, first-served.
- Or defer to a later cohort if the timing isn’t right.
- Complete onboarding steps like coach selection and device setup.
- Begin your program when your cohort opens.
Do I need a supply chain background to apply?
No prior supply chain experience is required. The program is built for career changers. Many of our learners come from warehouse, retail, customer service, or administrative backgrounds — and find that experience translates directly to supply chain roles.
To be eligible for any of Merit America’s programs:
- You have a high school diploma or GED.
- Associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree holders are welcome.
- You are a resident of the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S.
- DACA and Temporary Residents must have a status/visa that does not expire within six months of the Immersion start date.
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You will be seeking full-time employment upon completion of the program.
What certificate will I earn?
Supply Chain learners earn a certificate from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) upon completing the program. ASCM is the world’s leading supply chain organization, and their credentials are recognized by employers across industries globally.
This is a certificate issued by ASCM — a credentialing organization — not an internal Merit America certificate.
What does a typical week look like?
Merit America programs are flexible to fit into your busy schedule. Depending on the week, you’ll spend about 15–25 hours completing online coursework and 3–5 hours in live, topic-based workshops focused on career coaching and skills practice.
Live workshops typically take place outside of standard business hours, and while you can complete coursework on your own time, there are required assignments and deadlines that must be met to move forward in the program.
Is the training in-person, online, or both?
Merit America provides a blended online learning environment where you will participate in live virtual meetings and complete coursework independently online from industry-recognized partners.
We leverage learning tools such as widely used digital workplace platforms, including: Zoom, Slack, Google Suite, and our customized Merit America Learner Portal.
Can you guarantee me a job?
We can’t guarantee job placement or salaries, but we do provide a structured training curriculum, professional career development, and dedicated job-placement support. Because of this, the majority of job-seeking alumni are placed in new jobs within three months of completion.
Under the Merit America Guarantee: if you qualify by fulfilling the requirements, and don’t earn at least $40k a year within two years of the Immersion end date of your program, you may be eligible for a full refund.
Your success is our mission. Get started.
Apply today and you’ll pair with a coach of your choosing. New cohorts open every two weeks — claim a spot in the next one or defer to a later cohort that fits your life.
