The training was delivered by an international team of experts with +20 years of experience in the Supplier Development Methodology. SDM’s Training Programme is designed based on three learning components:

1. In-class training which consists of four in-person training sessions, lasting for a total of 90 hours, focusing on the theoretical part of the methodology as well as several case studies.
2. Virtual training which amounts to a total of 180 hours and is supported by a digital learning platform in which all the deliverables and quizzes are handled. Additionally, the consultants have access to bi-weekly online follow-up sessions with their tutors, as well as digital forums and online chats to solve their queries.
3. Practical component which consists in implementing the methodology in a company selected by the consultants.

For more information regarding UNDP’s Supplier Development Methodology please visit the page of the Supplier Development Programme.