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:

1. Explain the main principles and concepts of inventory management.
2. Differentiate between the models and techniques applied in inventory control.
3. Apply the approaches of forecasting in the management of inventory.
4. Analyse the procurement of inventory.
5. Explain how the warehouse fits into inventory management and supply chain.
6. Discuss warehouse management process and operations.
7. Evaluate the role of technology and equipment in the management of warehousing in a supply chain.

You can expect to gain practical skills in the following areas:

• Inventory management
• Inventory systems
• Forecasting
• Demand planning
• Procurement strategy
• Purchasing process
• Warehouse management
• Warehouse technology

Materials Controller, Production Manager or Assistant, Store or Warehouse Administrator, Quality Controller, Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Manager, and any other individual wanting to upskill themselves on the functional and managerial requirements of an office environment.

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