Supply Chain Certificate Online
Supply Chain Certificate Online, targets candidates with an interest in joining large and established businesses and organizations, or existing employees seeking advancement. The globalization of most key industries has brought about a new age of complexity in the flow-management of funds, information and products, igniting widespread demand for those with the highest-level skills and talents in logistics and supply chain management.
This Supply Chain Certificate Online, has been designed to appeal both to those with existing experience and others approaching the subject for the first time. The content of the course has been divided into six easy-to-follow units, which begin with a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the supply chain and the concept of modern logistics. Candidates discover how supply chain networks can be used in the procurement, production and delivery of goods and services both domestically and on a global basis. The course moves onto deliver important insights on inventory management, transport management and the way in which technology is playing an increasingly important role in the advancement of supply chain management and logistics within the world’s most successful businesses.
Successful candidates already within the relevant industries will find their promotion prospects significantly improved, while newcomers to the subject may move onto exciting and rewarding positions with established businesses and various public sector organisations alike.
Supply Chain Certificate Online: Key Topics
The course consists of the following six units:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics
The first unit delivers an insightful and important introduction to the concept of the supply chain and business logistics. Candidates discover the basics of physical movements within the supply chain, the benefits of establishing dependable supply chains and where modern logistics fit in.
Unit 2 – Planning & Sourcing Operations
In this unit, the course shifts focus to forward planning and forecasting, introducing candidates to a variety of forecasting methods, aggregate planning and operations planning. The unit also touches upon the core subject elements of credit risk-management and procurement.
Unit 3 – Managing Procurement
The third unit delves deeper into procurement, covering the subjects of sourcing suppliers, supplier performance monitoring, the various purchase types within the procurement cycle and logistical interfaces. Candidates begin to build an understanding of the supply chain in motion.
Unit 4 – Managing Manufacturing Operations
In the fourth unit, the course focuses on the management of manufacturing operations, covering product design, the scheduling of product production and the management of product delivery schedules.
Unit 5 – Inventory Management
Candidates are introduced to the importance of inventory management and balance in unit 5, which incorporates the maintenance of a workable supply and demand buffer, stock control techniques, stock types and the concept of safety stock.
Unit 6 – Transport Management
The sixth and final unit moves onto the physical transportation of goods/services, incorporating an investigation of transportation services, modes of transport and the management of physical logistics.
Paying in Instalments: £395 (Interest FREE Instalments)
Deposit: £95
No of Instalments: 12
Each Instalment: £25
Pay in Full: (£80 Discount) £315
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Successful completion of this course can significantly enhance the career prospects of existing and prospective supply chain workers. Typical positions include those of purchasing manager, buying planner, materials manager, operations manager and purchase coordinator, with salaries ranging from £20,000 to £50,000+.
