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The NBMDA Education Foundation Programs

Welcome to the NBMDA Certificate/Degree Programs information page. Below you will find a variety of programs designed to provide certification or degrees to further your education on a variety of topics.

Select from one of the titles below to learn more about the various Certification & Degree Programs NBMDA offers:

 

NAWUniversity of Industrial Distribution (UID) - Indiana University/Purdue University
March 2-5, 2008 - SOLD OUT!

The University of Industrial Distribution is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the industrial wholesale distribution industry. Hosted by Indiana University and Purdue University the UID program offers an intensive 5 day program dedicated to the distribution industry, located at the University Place Conference Center and Hotel in Indianapolis, IN. The 2008 program will be held March 2-5, 2008. The last four years have sold out, so be sure to register early. Registration is scheduled to open in late October.

The University of Industrial Distribution’s course curriculum provides each individual with an opportunity to select those courses and programs of study most beneficial to the individual and organization. Along with the popular courses in sales, profitability, value added, channel management, and improving performance, the 2007 University of Industrial Distribution featured 13 New Courses, along with 4 revised courses for a total of 31 courses.

There are several sequences of courses designed to provide the participants with an increasing level of knowledge. Participants can choose from several curriculum programs or modules including Sales and Marketing; Branch & Operations Management; Effective Use of Tools and Processes to Improve Customer Relations; Financial Information for Decision Making to Improve Profitability; Enhancing Negotiation Skills; Understanding Purchasing Processes; and a series of courses on how to enhance the value added for customers; and other specific courses designed to enhance managerial and sales skills for distributors and manufacturing executives and managers.

Young Distribution Professionals Conference - August 3-6, 2008

Enhancing Distribution Management Skills
Eaglewood Resort & Spa ( Itasca , IL )
August 3-6, 2008
Presented by the Association Education Alliance
Designed for career oriented professionals who want to grow and expand their distribution career skills.

Hosted at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa outside of Chicago, IL, the Young Distribution Professionals Conference is designed to provide the future leaders of your company with specific leadership training and education that is critical for the growth and development of your brightest managers on the rise. This program is designed specifically for young professionals with careers in the distribution industy. It will bring together young professionals representing nearly 40 different distribution industries. Space will be limited, so don't miss your opportunity.

Developed in conjunction with various distribution associations in AEA, the YDP Conference will provide individuals with a unique opportunity to network with their own distributor industry peers and professionals from other distributor industries. The program is designed to provide a big picture look at many important aspects of distribution including sales, marketing, operations, finance and most importantly, the bottom line. Over the course of four days the attendees will participate in a wide range of in-depth presentations, roundtable sessions and networking events.

Who Should Attend?

  • Career oriented professionals who are looking to grow and expand their distribution careers.
  • Sales Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Marketing Managers
  • Finance Managers
  • Other Professionals interested in advancing their distribution career.
  • Supplier Executives who want to better understand Distribution Operations.

What's In It for You?

  • Take a big picture look at the many important aspects of distribution: Sales, Marketing, Operations, and most importantly: The Bottom Line.
  • Access to leadership training and career development tools for future advancement.
  • Explore the unique opportunity to network with your own distributor industry peers and professionals from other distributor industries.
  • Learn “inside secrets” to distributor success.
  • Jump start your career with management tools and insights you can apply immediately.

Where is the Location?
Eaglewood Resort & Spa
1401 Nordic Road
Itasca , IL 60143

The architecturally stunning resort set upon 106 peaceful acres, features upscale accommodations, luxurious amenities, sophisticated technology, full service spa, 18-Hole Championship USGA-Certified Golf Course and even a bowling alley! Located just 12-miles west of O'Hare International Airport, getting to the Eaglewood is quick and easy. Room amenities include: bathrobes, iron and ironing board, CD clock radio, coffee maker, hair dryer, high speed internet access and much more. For more details about the resort, visit www.eaglewoodresort.com . *Rate includes most meals associated with the program. **Resort fee includes Internet access, fitness center, pool, unlimited local and 800 calls, newspaper and in-room coffee.

Who is AEA?
AEA is the Association Education Alliance. Over 40 distributor associations are part of this group that designs education programs and networking events for their association members.

The Professional Certificate of Industrial Distribution (PCID) - University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Professional Certificate of Industrial Distribution (PCID) is designed specifically for the industrial distribution industry and manufacturers who market through industrial distribution channels. The Certificate is earned by completing 90 hours of specified educational programs.

The Certificate program consists of two elements: (1)attendance at either one University of Industrial Distribution Program earning 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) or two UID Programs at which registrants earn 6.0 CEU's; and (2) educational programs offered through a number of venues including company-sponsored educational programs, educational seminars and workshops co-sponsored by UID co-sponsoring professional distribution associations, college course work, and other approved educational offerings.

The University of Industrial Distribution offers one of the finest concentrated learning programs available to executives and managers of distribution firms and manufacturers who sell through distribution to gain an understanding of key functional elements for successful and profitable businesses. The Certificate serves as a substantial part of an individual's career path development, as well as enhancing an executives worth to your organization. The PCID program is designed for individuals in all business functional areas and is one of the best investments that can be made to realize a return on education for both individuals and organizations.

In applying for the credit, you will need to provide the name and type of education offered by which organization (association, firm, or college), who was the instructor, and most importantly a description of the course/training and all materials used in that training. These materials are necessary for evaluative purposes and will be returned to you, upon request. Each 10 hours of education equals (1) Continuing Education Unit.

The UID program registrar keeps track of your attendance at UID programs. The other required materials used to satisfy the remaining 60 or 30 hours of course work are examined and certified by the Industrial Distribution academic program office at UAB.

For more information, contact UID Program Registrar, Aimee Murphy at amurphy@thompsonmanagement.com

Texas A&M Reed Center Certificate Programs

 

Texas A & M Distribution Program - NBMDA is an affiliate of Texas A&M University's Thomas A. Read Center. The Read Center offers a variety of programs specifically for manufacturers and distributors--programs that give you the tools to excel in your career and company. For more information, visit Read Center online.

Executive Masters of Industrial Distribution Program

Texas A&M University's world-leading Industrial Distribution program invites you to discover the flexibility of obtaining your Master of Industrial Distribution via the Internet. The Executive Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) degree program, now in its fourth year is offered through Texas A&M's 8th ranked Dwight Look College of Engineering.

The lockstep master's is designed for professionals in the manufacturing and industrial distribution fields. It includes one week in residency at Texas A&M University each year. The eighteen-month MID program allows the busy executive to earn a master's degree with minimal career interruption. Unlike some advanced degrees that provide generalized knowledge in a number of areas, the MID is tailored specifically to professionals employed by manufacturers, manufacturer-distributor relationships, supply chain management, quality issues, global distribution, strategic planning, and more.

Information sessions are contucted regularly for the 2008 session. Applications for the Fall 2008 sessions are being accepted now. For more information regarding the information sessions, please visit the website - http://mid.tamu.edu/events/upcomingevents_infosessions.htm For additional program information, visit http://mid.tamu.edu or call 979.845.4984.