Business Management & Administration
Purchasing Agent/Buyer Certificate
Certificate
Purchasing Agents/Buyers are involved with selecting and evaluating suppliers, creating and maintaining supplier relationships, and negotiating prices to minimize costs, and improve on time delivery. Completion of the Purchasing Agent/Buyer Pathway Certificate will prepare you for an introductory position within supply chain management, help you cross train in a new area, or expand your skills within a short time period.
What you'll learn
- These courses are not eligible for financial aid unless the student is enrolled in an eligible program
- Please see an advisor to determine financial aid eligibility
- Credit for prior learning gives you opportunities to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired
- Credit for Prior Learning affords you the opportunity to accelerate the completion of your educational goals
- For more information on Credit for Prior Learning see our Credit for Prior Learning page
Where it leads
This program leads to a Certificate. Talk with an advisor about transfer options and continuing education from here; see how Southwest Tech credentials stack.
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.