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About this course
There is a growing demand for skilled inventory controllers and warehouse managers as E-Commerce and traditional supply chain processes and sectors continue to grow, with more and more international brands finding root in South Africa.
On completion of this course, you will be equipped to manage the various functional areas within the inventory and warehousing chain of the supply chain. These areas include demand planning and forecasting, as well as procurement and purchasing. Students will be equipped with skills to enter various sectors inclusive of manufacturing, wholesale and retail.
7 units
3 months at 8 hours/week
- Certificate included
Inventory and Warehouse Management
TYPE:
Short Course
MODE:
Fully Online
DURATION:
3 months
PACE:
8 h/week
Flexible payment options available
What you will learn about
This course contains 7 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:
- Unit 1: Inventory Management.
- Unit 2: Inventory Control Models and Techniques.
- Unit 3: Inventory Forecasting.
- Unit 4: Procuring Inventory
- Unit 5: Warehouse Management.
- Unit 6: Warehouse Activities.
- Unit 7: Technology and Equipment in a Warehouse.
With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert.
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- Explain the main principles and concepts of inventory management.
- Differentiate between the models and techniques applied in inventory control.
- Apply the approaches of forecasting in the management of inventory.
- Analyse the procurement of inventory.
- Explain how the warehouse fits into inventory management and supply chain.
- Discuss warehouse management process and operations.
- Evaluate the role of technology and equipment in the management of warehousing in a supply chain.
- Inventory management
- Inventory systems
- Forecasting
- Demand planning
- Procurement strategy
- Purchasing process
- Warehouse management
- Warehouse technology
Is this course right for me?
This course will contribute to professional skills development in the areas of inventory forecasting, inventory systems, procurement and purchasing strategy and warehouse management and technology.
By completing this course, alumni will not only be able to demonstrate advanced levels of inventory/stock control/warehousing skills, but will learn how to forecast and manage inventory and warehousing, as a core component of the supply chain.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be equipped to pursue a range of exciting careers such as:
- Inventory Manager
- Inventory or Materials Controller
- Assistant Production Manager
- Store or Warehouse Administrator
- Quality Controller
- Warehouse Manager
When can you start this course?
Our Short Courses are administered in various intakes throughout the year. Enrol for a date that suits you or enquire now if you’d like more information.
Short Course Admissions
- Minimum of Grade 9 (Standard 7)
- At least 18 years of age
- Alternate admission is possible on the basis of Mature Age exemption (23 years and older)
- Ability to read and write in English, which is the language of instruction
- Students should also possess a basic level of digital literacy skills
Our Short Course programmes are offered all year round, making enrolling easy and convenient anytime. Complete our online application form, and await a call from one of our friendly Enrolment Consultants.
At iQ Academy, we offer all our programmes exclusively through online learning. Students must have regular access to a device and a stable internet connection, whether via a mobile device or any other means.
Don’t worry about course materials, as they are all available online and can be downloaded to your smartphone, PC or tablet for offline use. We do not provide printed textbooks. If you prefer printed materials, you can easily download and print them yourself.
Our teaching and learning activities occur 100% online. If you require more information, please feel free to enquire now.
- A PC, Tablet or Smartphone
- Access to a reliable internet connection
- An active email account
- At least 1GB of data per month
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Short Course FAQ’s
Our curricula are developed by industry experts and are internally quality-assured and approved by our Academic Board. Our short courses are institutional programmes and are non-credit bearing. For more information on our institutional registration and accreditation status view our accreditations.
Short courses are typically non-credit-bearing programmes, affording students the opportunity to build their professional credentials without the higher cost and time associated with studying for a university degree or qualification.
There are no written examinations for short courses. As part of your learning, you are encouraged to complete short quizzes throughout each unit, which help you build and test your knowledge. You must complete and submit one formative assessment at the end of each unit. To meet the requirements for a course, you will have to pass the final summative assessment at the end of the course, before you can get certified.
Once you have completed your course, you will get an iQ Academy Short Course Certificate. Your certificate demonstrates that you have acquired industry-relevant skills which can enhance your promotional and employment opportunities. In order to qualify for a certificate you will need to:
- Pass all your assignments
- Pay up your student account
Our short courses integrate interactive media with e-learning activities as well as online recorded lectures. The following learning activities form part of the overall learning path:
- Reading activities
- Multimedia activities such as video clips and podcasts
- Self-reflections
- Case studies
- Assessment activities & compulsory submission of formative and summative assessments