VCARE
A Cut Above The Rest
VCARE
A Cut Above The Rest
A BODY FOR
YOUR PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATION
CHOOSING
All VCARE education and training programs are vetted and approved by the EREB.
VCARE Academy is the world's first knowledge body, established with its primary focus on the value chain. During the past three decades several supply chain certification bodies have been established; however, in the main most of the education offerings have concentrated on the theoretical aspects of the subject matter and fell short on the practical applications.
These certification programs enhance the thought process of the professionals, but many certified professionals are unable to implement the theory into practice without some extra help along the way. So, after several years of research, VCARE Academy has taken the initiative and is launching a series of supply chain certification programs to fill the existing gap in the supply chain education. These certification programs are purely based on the practical aspect of the many facets of the supply chain.
Expert Analysis | VCARE Academy | Legacy Supply Chain and Procurement Certification Providers |
|---|---|---|
Focused | Value Chain and Supply Chain. | Supply Chain and Procurement. |
Certification Structure | 5 modules per certification program, aligned with clear sub-modules that consider the learner's perspective. | Lack of standard structuring in program outlines across different programs. |
Learning Experience & Content Format | Highly illustrative with flowcharts, process diagrams, and visual aids for interactive understanding. | Conventional, theoretical approach with text-heavy content and (Black & White) diagrams (1980s style). |
Content Availability | Colored BoK and everything available digitally for easy access anywhere. | (Black & White) BoK available for download; content can be boring and hard to engage with. |
Examples | Standard, consistent examples across all topics for better visualization. | Poor or lack of standard and consistent examples. |
Mini Master Classes | High-quality mini master classes on advanced topics at a minimal cost, accessible to all professionals. | Either no similar offering or lower-quality content at a higher price. |
Practice Exams | Structured practice exams for each main module to track learning progress and prepare for the final exam. | Practice exams are not as structured or helpful as VCARE programs. |
Exam Booking & Retake Policy | Advanced booking system with flexible scheduling and one free retake—because anyone can have a bad day! | Rigid exam scheduling with limited flexibility—retakes are either not available or come with extra costs. |
Decision-Making Skills | Empowers professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for real-world implementation. Covers both What and How. | Focuses on the What part and best practices but falls short on How and on practical application and decision-making skills. |
Practical Master Classes | 100% practical master classes focused on problem-solving and structured implementation guidelines. | Offers short courses or certificate programs, but they remain mostly theory-based |
Critical Thinking Assessment Framework | Critical Thinking Knowledge Evaluation Assessment (SCKEA) framework – scenario-based. | No comparable framework to SCKEA. |
Online Verification & Digital Badges | Proprietary online verification and digital badge system for credential authentication. | Relies on third-party services like Credly, adding dependency and less control. |
Membership Model | No membership fees—completing a any VCARE program grants automatic 5-year membership. | Still relies on paid membership models, which are becoming outdated for modern learners. |
Pricing | Affordable pricing with the potential to boost partner profitability by 3x. | Higher pricing that reduces partner/reseller profitability. |
Customer Support | High-level customer support with a 24-48-hour response time, a foundational pillar of VCARE. | Slower customer service, not as responsive or proactive as VCARE's support. |