Supply Chain Management Non-Credit Certificate

Advance you career in the supply chain field.

The non-credit certificate in Supply Chain Management is a multi-tiered online program designed to provide a solid foundation for those who have recently joined the Supply Chain Industry or have been working in the industry and are ready for advancement. The topics introduced will provide a solid foundation for a career in the Supply Chain industry and allow students to successfully contribute to the growth of the industry.

Scope and sequence of this online program: 

This certificate is designed for frontline workers, logistics/warehouse associates, distribution center teams, fulfillment specialists, material handlers, and seasoned professionals in the supply chain industry. This is a three-part certificate. The foundational courses: Introduction to Supply Chain is comprised of four courses. Upon completion of all four courses, students will have the option to select from the next series of courses: Supply Chain Management.

These are interactive online sessions with the expectation that students will be actively engaged and bring real world examples to class.

The goal of this non-credit certificate is to:

  1. Introduce those currently working in the industry to the key concepts required for advancement.
  2. Accomplish the training needs for industry partners who have a need for skilled employees ready for advancement.
  3. Provide current Supervisors with the skills to become leaders in an organization.

SCM Courses

The following four courses are the required baseline courses for the non-credit Supply Chain Management certificate. These courses provide the foundations of Supply Chain Management and will provide the groundwork for advancing a career in the industry. The foundations certificate is a total of 66 hours.

All courses are delivered online via Zoom.

Essentials of Supply Chain Management – SCM 5050

This course offers all the foundational understanding to manage effective supply chains. You will learn common terminology, inventory methodologies, distribution concepts and service performance.

Fulfillment Operations Management – SCM 5054

This course will provide you with the primary understanding of fulfillment operations from forecasting through delivery.

Transportation Operations and Sourcing – SCM 5056

This course delivers the foundational understanding needed to manage transportation operations. Learn common terminology and methods to effectively manage transportation operations, source carriers, and third-party providers to reduce transportation cost and improve service levels.

Forecasting and Inventory Management – SCM 5053

Inventory management may be the most important ‘lever’ in the supply chain that can affect overall corporate profitability. This course strengthens the understanding of foundational concepts and the contextual knowledge to drive improvements.

Registration Information

Continuing Education Units

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded based on a standard of one unit per ten (10) hours of classroom contact.

Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.