Educational institutions such as the University of Phoenix and others have made getting a Bachelors or Graduate Degree more accessible than ever before. It only make sense that advanced business credentials would be available on line as well. Sites such as nextlevelpurchasing.com and onlinepurchasingclasses.com now offer online purchasing classes and certifications for the procurement professional with a tight schedule. The University of San Francisco offers a 1000 Online Master’s Certificate in Supply Chain Management. It’s an excellent way to expand one’s academic and business credentials without a commute to class. While it’s important to check the credentials of every institution, most will specify whether or not a course or curriculum is recognized by a leading organization or trade association (e.g. ISM)