Supply Chain Management - Advanced

This short course is delivered via our well-established Virtual Learning Environment. All course content is fully available via the screen or for download and can be accessed anytime, anywhere so you can plan your own schedule.

This course contributes to your Continuing Professional Development and can be added to your CV to show your own commitment to development.

Remember that your CPD needs to be broad and this course can be used to start your learning journey, to add to your existing, or to familiarise yourself with an industry you may be involved in.

Learners complete a quiz to reinforce their learning on specific topics and can then download a certificate of completion.

This advanced course is designed to enhance new and existing expertise in the supply chain environment as well as developing management skills.

The aim of this course is to introduce the main principles, concepts and practices of supply chain management. The content covers four main themes - what is a supply chain and supply chain planning, why it is important in any business, how the supply chain operates and the principles for supply chain improvement. Where appropriate, the global nature of the supply chain is emphasised.

Logistics and supply chain management is a key industry, which contributes hugely to the UK economy, as well as globally. It is one of the few industries that is currently recruiting fast and this course will give you a great overview of the subject.

This course is based on professional standards from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK. CILT (UK) is the UK territorial body of CILT, which has a presence in more than 30 countries across the world. This network of members and contacts can connect all CILT members wherever they are in the world and constitutes the greatest resource of professional expertise within our areas of interest.

This advanced course is designed for professionals already working within the logistics and transport sectors. It is most suited to those who are aspiring to middle management positions in specialist functional areas such as supply chain management.

The course is open entry and as such is also suitable for graduates in other disciplines who are entering the sector for the first time, although Learners would benefit from having some prior knowledge of the logistics and transport industry at a managerial level.

It will also be of interest to those who work in other disciplines but within the logistics and supply chain environment to support their broader general understanding and awareness.

The course is open entry and is also suitable for graduates in other disciplines who are entering the sector for the first time, although Learners would benefit from having some prior knowledge of the logistics and transport industry at a managerial level.

This course is based on the CILT (UK) Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport, and learners have the opportunity to move onto the full course via our Virtual Learning Environment.

The full course has expert tutor support, registration and certification from CILT (UK). It offers a number of flexible optional units to align with your aspirations.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included