2027 Inventory Management Course Registration Opens 11/16
Online
* Registration open until 1/13/27 at 4:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
Course Information
The 2027 Inventory Management Course starts on Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at 6 pm ET / 5 pm CT / 4 pm MT / 3 pm PT.
The course has 14 live classes, 2 recorded classes, and will run through Wednesday, April 21, with final projects due May 28, 2027.
Information about the course is on our website: please review this before you register.
PLEASE NOTE: Before you register you must become a member of PBS. Membership is free, and joining ensures you receive our newsletter with important updates and deadlines about the school and our courses.
Registration fee for the course is $395. Students whose stores are current members of most Regional Trade Associations are eligible for discounts. Please contact your association headquarters for the discount code before you register, as discounts can't be applied after registration is finalized.
Registration is limited to 60 students, with no more than two employees from each store. 48 seats are open for first come/first registered, while 12 seats are reserved for students who fall under our Diversity/Equity/Inclusion policy. There are required questions about diversity status when you register.
Students may elect to take the course to earn certification from the Professional Booksellers School, or they may elect to audit the course. Only students who meet the certification guidelines for attendance, homework, and their final project will be certified.
Registration opens Monday, November 16 at 1 pm ET / 12 pm CT / 11 am MT / 10 am PT.
Tickets are locked until registration is open.
How the Course Works
- The course meets online via Zoom every Wednesday (except a break for Winter Institute and holidays) from 6 pm ET / 5 pm CT / 4 pm MT / 3 pm PT starting January 13, 2027, ending April 21, 2027.
- The classes are live, and participation is required. Classes include Q&A opportunities and some breakout room sessions. Recordings will be available for student review after each class.
- Certification students will be assigned weekly homework, and create a final project. All students, even those auditing, may participate in the weekly homework to cement their learning.
- Each class covers a different topic and can include guest speakers from the industry. Classes also include some small groups and other interactive elements.
- Students and teachers will communicate in a Discord server. Discord is free to join, and an invitation will be emailed to students before the course begins. Students also receive a twice-weekly newsletters with information about the class.