ISO 20400 Lead Manager
ISO 20400 Lead Manager is a four-day course focused on integrating sustainability into procurement processes using the guidance of ISO 20400:2017. You learn how to prioritize sustainability issues, embed sustainability in procurement policy and strategy, organize sustainable procurement practices. Course length: 4 days of training + 3-hour exam.
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What you will learn in the ISO 20400 Lead Manager course
Learning outcomes
- Understand sustainable procurement guidelines based on ISO 20400
- Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 20400 and related standards such as ISO 26000 and ISO 14001
- Interpret ISO 20400 guidelines in an organizational context
- Support planning, integration, management, monitoring, and review of sustainable procurement practices
- Advise an organization on sustainable procurement best practices
Key takeaways
- Interpret ISO 20400 guidelines in your organizational context
- Integrate sustainability into procurement governance and processes
- Plan sourcing strategies and embed sustainability requirements into specifications
- Improve performance through measurement, supplier selection, and contract management
Course description
ISO 20400 Lead Manager is a four-day course focused on integrating sustainability into procurement processes using the guidance of ISO 20400:2017. You learn how to prioritize sustainability issues, embed sustainability in procurement policy and strategy, organize sustainable procurement practices across the supply chain, integrate sustainability requirements into sourcing and specifications, and improve performance through measurement and continual improvement. The program concludes with supplier selection and contract management for sustained outcomes. Exam fees are included, certification is available, the stated success rate is 100%, and the exam is online with a stated duration of three hours.
ISO 20400 Lead Manager course program
The program runs over 4 days of training, followed by the 3-hour exam.
Day 1Introduction to ISO 20400 and key considerations
- Course objectives and structure
- Standards and regulatory frameworks
- Fundamental concepts and principles of sustainable procurement
- Risk management as a key consideration
Day 2Organizing and integrating sustainable procurement
- Key sustainability considerations
- Integrating sustainability into the organization’s procurement policy and strategy
- Organizing the sustainable procurement (part 1)
- Organizing the sustainable procurement (part 2)
Day 3Planning and integrating sustainability into the procurement process
- Measuring and improving performance
- Planning the sourcing strategy
- Integrating sustainability requirements into the specifications
Day 4Contract management and continual improvement
- Selecting suppliers
- Managing the contract
- Continual Improvement
- Competence, evaluation, and closing of the training course
ISO 20400 Lead Manager exam and certification
The PECB ISO 20400 Lead Manager exam is included in the course price in every format. You take it after the training, and it lasts 3 hours.
- Exam type
- multiple-choice
- Exam duration
- 3 hours
- Minimum passing score
- 70% required
- Certificate type
- professional
- Certificate validity
- 3 years with annual maintenance
- Certification body
The 7 competence domains
- Domain 1Fundamental principles and key considerations for sustainable procurement
- Domain 2Integrating sustainability into the organization’s procurement policy and strategy
- Domain 3Organizing the sustainable procurement based on ISO 20400
- Domain 4Measuring and improving performance based on ISO 20400
- Domain 5Planning and integrating sustainability into the procurement process based on ISO 20400
- Domain 6Supplier selection based on ISO 20400
- Domain 7Contract management and continual improvement based on ISO 20400
Exam guide and certification details at PECB → · PECB Online Examinee Guide
Who should take ISO 20400 Lead Manager, and prerequisites
ISO 20400 Lead Manager is written for these roles: Procurement Manager, Sustainability Lead, and CSR Consultant.
Procurement Manager
Embed sustainability into procurement decisions
Sustainability Lead
Align sourcing practices with ISO 20400 guidance
CSR Consultant
Advise clients on sustainable procurement transformation
- This course is for procurement directors, managers, and officers, as well as procurement strategy consultants.
- It is suitable for top management members seeking guidance on integrating sustainability strategically.
- Individuals responsible for procuring goods and services can use the course to embed sustainability in sourcing, supplier selection, and contract management.
- Individuals interested in sustainable development are also included in the target audience.
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of the procurement process and sustainability principles.
ISO 20400 Lead Manager formats, languages and duration
ISO 20400 Lead Manager takes 4 days of training + 3-hour exam and is available in these formats: Physical classroom, Online classroom and Self-study. It is taught in English.
| Physical classroom | Online classroom | Self-study | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you learn | In class, with the trainer | Live online, with the trainer | On your own, with the official PDF |
| Where | Lausanne / Morges | From anywhere | From anywhere |
| Start | Next: 17 Nov 20264 dates available | Next: 17 Nov 20264 dates available | Within 1 business day |
| Duration | 4 days of training + 3-hour exam | 4 days of training + 3-hour exam | At your own pace |
| Languages | EN | EN | EN |
| Certificate of attendance | |||
| Exam and certification | PECB exam and certification included | PECB exam and certification included | PECB exam and certification included |
| Price | Personalised offer | Personalised offer | from $1,187 |
| Best for | Learning in a group, away from the office | A live trainer without travelling | Studying from the official PDF, at your own pace |
| Next step | See dates | See dates | Buy now |
Included in every format
- Exam: multiple-choice, 3 hours
- Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
- Official PECB online certification exam
- Official PECB certification
- One free retake exam
ISO 20400 Lead Manager dates and locations
The next ISO 20400 Lead Manager session starts on 17 November 2026 in Lausanne / Morges (Physical classroom and Online classroom). 4 dates are open until June 2027, each one in both formats: Physical classroom and Online classroom.
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ISO 20400 Lead Manager price and what is included
ISO 20400 Lead Manager costs from $1,187 (Self-study), PECB exam included. Physical classroom and Online classroom: personalised offer.
Price for your country; confirmed at checkout.
What's included
- Lifetime access to official PECB training course material (PDF)
- Official PECB online certification exam
- Official PECB certification
- One free retake exam
ISO 20400 Lead Manager · Titanium Partner — highest PECB accreditation levelISO 20400 Lead Manager: frequently asked questions
What is ISO 20400 Lead Manager training?
It is a four-day course that helps professionals integrate sustainability into procurement using ISO 20400:2017 guidance, covering policy and strategy, sourcing and specifications, supplier selection, contract management, and continual improvement.
“Help organizations integrate sustainability into their procurement processes, based on the recommendations of ISO 20400:2017.”Our expert teamRead the full answer →
Who should attend ISO 20400 Lead Manager?
Procurement leaders and practitioners, procurement strategy consultants, top management shaping procurement strategy, and anyone responsible for purchasing goods and services or interested in sustainable development.
“Procurement directors, managers, officers; procurement strategy consultants; top management members; individuals responsible for the procurement of goods and services.”Our expert teamRead the full answer →
What does the ISO 20400 Lead Manager exam cover?
It covers sustainable procurement fundamentals, integrating sustainability into procurement policy and strategy, organizing sustainable procurement, measuring and improving performance, integrating sustainability into procurement processes, supplier selection, and contract management with continual improvement. The exam is online, 3 hours, and in English.
“Domain 7: Contract management and continual improvement based on ISO 20400.”Our expert teamRead the full answer →
What participants say about ISO 20400 Lead Manager
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Who teaches the ISO 20400 Lead Manager course
ISO 22301 Lead Implementer · ISO 22301 Lead Auditor · ISO 27001 Lead Implementer · ISO 27005 Risk Manager · EBIOS Risk Manager
Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance Consulting for large multinational corporations, government organization and internal organizations Certified international trainer and Lecturer at Sorbonne University Paris 1
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