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About this course
This short course will provide you with a real word understanding of supply chain management. You will learn about all the important aspects of the industry from the latest technology and systems to inventory management and how to formulate customer-centric strategies.
The course content covers various elements of the supply chain such as procurement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and logistics. Topics relating to customer relationships, communication, and ethics have been included to provide students with well-rounded competencies.
7 Units
- 6 months at 8 hours/week
- Certificate included
Lecture-supported
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
TYPE:
Short Course
MODE:
Fully Online
DURATION:
6 months
PACE:
8 h/week
Flexible payment options available
What you will learn about
This course contains 7 units and can be completed in 6 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:
- Unit 1: The Supply Chain
- Unit 2: Customer Centricity
- Unit 3: Purchasing, Transportation, Warehousing and Inventory Management
- Unit 4: Total Quality Management in Supply Chain Management
- Unit 5: Supply Chain Integration
- Unit 6: Supply Chain Strategies and Future Trends
- Unit 7: Ethics in Supply Chain Management
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.
After completion of this short course programme, you’ll be able to:
- Explain what the concept “supply chain” is and how it has evolved over time.
- Formulate a customer-centric approach to supply chain management.
- Outline the functions of purchasing, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Explain the concept of Total Quality Management (TQM).
- Assess the impact of teamwork, collaboration, and communication in supply chain integration.
- Identify supply chain strategies and future trends in supply chain management, and discuss the role of ethics in the context of supply chain management.
You can expect to gain practical skills in the following areas:
- Customer service
- Purchasing
- Distribution
- Warehousing
- Inventory management
- Total quality management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication
- ERP systems
- Managing ethical dilemmas
Is this course right for me?
The focus of this course makes it suitable for individuals entering the world of work and those in various levels of supply chain management. Modern businesses cannot exist without access to a modern supply chain and managers at all levels need to understand the intricacies of this dynamic environment.
Understanding the fundamentals of supply chain management and operations, along with the supporting technology, will help you to save costs, increase performance, retain customers, and create more value for any business. Whether you work within the supply chain sector or are a business owner, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the supply chain cycle and how to make it most effective.
Across a wide variety of industries, this course will assist students who are interested in a career as a:
- Procurement Manager (Buyer)
- Stock Controller
- Warehouse Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Despatch Manager
- Import and Export Manager
- Quality and Quantity Controller
- Department Managers
- A small business owner wanting to grow their business
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 10 (Standard 8)
- Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent preferred
- 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 so you can participate in online Q&A sessions and learning activities. 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