Supply chain management is the centralized management of the flow of goods and services to and from a company and includes all of the processes involved in transforming raw materials and components into final products.
The Certificate in Supply Chain Management offers supply chain management training classes online and at company-sponsored sites.
Who Should Attend
This five-course program is designed for individuals involved in acquiring materials from sources outside of their company or organization. It is ideal for professionals working in supply chain management, quality assurance, purchasing, procurement, or manufacturing, as well as those exploring a career change into the field. Participants will gain practical skills that can be directly applied to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier relationships.
It is especially valuable for:
Independent restaurant operators looking to streamline purchasing and vendor management
Retail managers and business owners responsible for inventory and supply operations
General contractors coordinating materials, subcontractors, and project resources
Entrepreneurs and small business owners, including those in e-commerce, managing procurement and fulfillment
Professionals in sectors such as aerospace, electronics, military, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and small businesses
What the Program Covers
Using curriculum developed using the Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM) certification program for the supply chain manager and the American Society for Quality (ASQ) certified supply chain quality profession bodies of knowledge (BOK), the program prepares students for employment in aerospace, electronics, military, hospitals, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and small businesses. The program is taught online and provides three units of extension credit for each course completed.
Course topics include: material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, inventory management, supplier coordination, procurement, operations execution and control, risk assessment, negotiations, quality process improvement, lean, master planning of resources, master scheduling of resources, strategic management of resources, and integrating supply chain processes into the strategic plan.
Benefits
Improves employment marketability
Courses support the body of knowledge for national certification examinations
Taught by leading professionals in the field
Prepares students for employment in aerospace, electronics, military, hospitals, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and small businesses
Combines broad education in principles of supply chain management with practical hands-on training
Provides three units of extension credit for each course successfully completed
Taught online and at company-sponsored sites
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Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Supply Chain Management Certificate program will be able to:
Explain the flow of a product from the supplier to the manufacturer through the distribution system to the customer
Identify the techniques for operations to determine process performance, assess risk, and assure effective human interactions associated in manufacturing processes
Participate in various cross-functional internal teams supporting the company's strategic plan
Prepare both written and oral human interaction activities supporting supply chain processes
Apply a structured approach to strategic planning activities, which includes developing a supply chain operations strategy aligned with the company's business environment
Certificate Requirements
No application is required for entering the certificate program. To earn the certificate, you must complete each of the听five听courses offered with a grade of "C" or better.听The certificate must be completed within three years once the student has started the program.
Total Program Cost
Program Cost:听$3,225
Books: materials additional
Parking: $0 (online program)
The tuition for each three-unit course is in the course schedule. Textbooks and other related materials are not included in the tuition.听The total cost of the Purchasing Certificate is approximately $3,225 (plus textbook ~$400 total).
Fees subject to change. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Dr. Krivokuca is the Interim Program Coordinator for both the Master of Science Quality Assurance and Bachelor of Science Quality Assurance programs at 荔枝视频 Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA. He is a recognized Quality 4.0 thought leader. He is past chair of ASQ Quality Management Division, an ASQ Fellow, ASQ 2024 Grant Award recipient, ASQ Section 700 Simon Collier Award recipient, and Quality Magazine鈥檚 2024 Quality Professional of the Year. He has earned 10 professional certifications. He has extensive experience in quality management system implementation in manufacturing and service (education) industries, in addition to earning 13 ASQ certifications, and is certified as a Purchasing Manager and Marketing Professional.
BS in Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, University of Pittsburgh
MA in Literature, Purdue University Northwest
MBA Operations and Quality, DePaul University 鈥� Driehaus College of Business
Doctor of Business Administration, General Business Management, California Coast University
This program is approved for funding through the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. Visit our WIOA Assistance Steps and the for more information.
Digital & Print Certificate Request
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the required courses.
听Note: Once you have completed all the required courses, you may request your certificate via our online application. The processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks from the time of submission, and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.
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This five-course program is designed for individuals involved in acquiring materials from sources outside of their company or organization. It is ideal for professionals working in supply chain management, quality assurance, purchasing, procurement, or manufacturing, as well as those exploring a career change into the field. Participants will gain practical skills that can be directly applied to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier relationships.
Dr. Milton Krivokuca