Membership

Membership Overview

Core is Canada’s leading non-partisan, member-driven association dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and capabilities of managing sourcing and service arrangements. Membership is held by corporate entities.

All employees of a member organization benefit from access to high-quality and cost-effective education, no-fee attendance at Discussion Forums and Conferences, and access to Core’s Research Centre and White Papers.

A membership with Core not only ensures access to industry leading intelligence but more importantly access to a broader community dedicated to sharing knowledge and experiences.

Membership Benefits

• Access to Core events and services for all employees of the member organization 
• No cost for participation at Discussion Forums, Conferences and Webinars
• Reduced rates for Executive Education courses (30% discount)
• Reduced rates for customized courses for operational teams of service arrangements and for senior leader executive seminars
• Access to Core’s members-only Resource Centre with the latest information on the sourcing market and trends
• Sharing of knowledge and practices between buyers, service providers and advisors
• Ability for employees to obtain the AOP™ certification showing a comprehensive knowledge and experience with all elements of sourcing and the management of service arrangements
• Opportunities to demonstrate thought leadership within the community by participating in panel discussions and delivering presentations at discussion forums and education events
• Networking opportunities with industry peers and leading experts
• Opportunities to learn from Core’s faculty team who are some of Canada’s leading experts