Training & Education

S&D is committed to assisting members with the training of their employees by regularly hosting a variety of education and training seminars and providing access to a variety of training material.  

Training & Education Seminars include:

(see our events calendar for additional information on current dates and locations)

• Education Sessions at the S&D Annual Conference
• Leadership Forums on Current and Emerging Industry Issues
• Successful Selling Skills for Inside Sales Workshops
• Leadership Skills for the Wholesale Branch Manager
• University of Industrial Distribution/University of Electrical Distribution (UID/UED) Courses (www.univid.org) 

Partners in Distribution Excellence (PIDE)

PIDE is an association-run organization that is dedicated to promoting the professional and market development of the distribution industry through a wide range of informational resources, training workshops, and education forums. PIDE is sponsored by the S&D Council, Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH), and Canadian Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Wholesalers (CHRAW), in collaboration with Association Education Alliance (AEA). For more information on PIDE and on upcoming training programs, visit www.pide.ca.

Webinar Survey Results:

"The New Competition Act and What it means for Your Business" - Webinar featuring Mark Opashinov of McMillan LLP;
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The Art of Influencing Buying Decisions - Webinar featuring Frank Foster;
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"Understanding Harmonized Sales Tax" - Webinar featuring Bill MacQueen, BDO Canada LLP;
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"Cracking Accounts" - Webinar featuring Jim Ambrose;
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NAED Education Material - Discounts for S&D Members!

The Supply & Distribution (S&D) Council's unique partnership with the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) allows any S&D member to purchase NAED Education & Research Foundation materials at the NAED member price. For more information on cost and how to order, visit the NAED web site (www.naed.org) or phone 314-991-9000, 888-791-2512, info@naed.org. Videos, manuals and CDs available include

• The Electrical Products Education Course (EPEC)  
• EPEC Train-the-Trainer
• The Electrical Distributor Guided Education (EDGE)
• Advanced Inside Sales
• Counter Pro
• Maximize Your Profit Power (MAX)
• We Are Customer Service: A Guide For All Employees
• mediaLIGHT?: Solving the Mystery of Ballast Technology
• Voice-Data-Video
• The World of Electrical Distribution

Industrial Distribution Leadership Certificate Program (IDLCP)

The Supply & Distribution Council is a proud supporter of the Industrial Distribution Leadership Certificate Program (IDLCP) which is now officially part of Mohawk College’s Continuing Education program. The program is intended for individuals already working with industrial distribution, manufacturing or manufacturing reps who have key accounts and client relations. The extensive program offers key skill sets including: business principles, operational awareness, client service principles and leadership training and coaching.

All courses are now available on-line! The on-line program is accessible anywhere in Canada and taught by an instructor with each course having a set amount of time to finish. Those taking the online course must visit their local community college for testing. Online course dates:

For more information on the Industrial Distribution Leadership Certificate Program, please click here.