Certified in Supply Chain and Operations Management - Online Course

Overview

The CISCOM course is a comprehensive training programme, combining supply chain management, operations and logistics in a single, integrated curriculum. The programme is administered in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures and is monitored by the BRASI Advisory Group, an oversight committee comprising of representatives from key stakeholder groups, including students, instructors, academia and employers.

The curriculum is regularly maintained and upgraded, in accordance with the standard ADDIE methodology. The CISCOM Exam is ratified for alignment with the course objective and the curriculum and is monitored by the BRASI Advisory Group.

Purpose:

To prepare candidates aspiring to work in a supply chain or operations function, and enhance the knowledge and skills of people already employed in such functions, for example: Operations Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Distribution, Customer service, Inventory Management and others.

Scope:

The CISCOM program covers job roles in supply chain, logistics and manufacturing operations, for example, Planner, Buyer, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Staff, Inventory Manager, Production Manager, Customer Service Associate and others.

CISCOM training is conducted by senior professionals having the relevant academic and professional qualifications, combined with industrial and academic experience.

Benefits

Upon completion of the CISCOM training, students will be able to:

• Describe the basic elements and principles of supply chain management
• Identify supply chain channels and factors that affect supply chain performance, such as communication, complexity and integration
• Recognise various supply chain planning processes, such as Sales and Operations Planning, Materials Requirement Planning and Capacity Requirements Planning
• Perform calculations used in supply chain management such as Standard Deviation of Forecast Error, Safety Stock Requirement, On Time Shipping Metrics, Economic Order Quantity and Pipeline Inventory
• Identify production strategies e.g. Chase and Level, Push and Pull
• Perform calculations for costs related to production, for example, Cost of Goods Manufactured, Cost of Goods Sold and Contribution Margin
• Describe the impact of supplier relationship management on sustainable business operations
  
• Identify inventory management principles and methods
• Perform calculations related to inventory management, including First-in, First-Out, and ABC Classification
• Identify various productivity improvement tools for specific purposes and situations, demonstrating their unique value, including Just-In-Time, Lean and Six Sigma

Features

Below are some of the main features of this course:

• Online delivery
• Flexible schedule
• Affordable cost
• Relevant content

Target Audience

The CISCOM training is intended for the following.

• People working in supply chain or related functions
• College/University students in Business Management, Supply Chain Management and related disciplines
• Managers and Leaders who want an insight into the various processes and sensitivities within supply chain management

Entry Requirements

Eligibility criteria for registration:

• High School Diploma with two years of work experience or Bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility Criteria for taking the exam:

• Minimum 9 out of total 13 sessions (69%) must be attended and assignments submitted in order to take the CISCOM exam.

Course Content

The CISCOM course has been developed following the ADDIE methodology of curriculum development. BRASI’s Programme Advisory Group (BRASI PAG) is responsible for the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of BRASI’s training programmes, following the guidelines contained in the standard ASTM E-2659.

The CISCOM course provides fundamental knowledge in the key areas of supply chain management, including the following:

• Supply chain’s alignment with competitive strategy
• Supply chain channels and complexity
• Diversification and integration
• Supply chain planning process
• Sales forecasting
• Inventory management
• Customer service
• Supplier relationship management
• Transport and logistics
• Introduction to productivity tools such as lean, six sigma and just in time
• Other topics related to supply chain management

Schedule

CSCF is a self-paced online training course and can be started at any time.

Delivery Mode

Students would gain 24/7 online access to self-paced learning modules and tests through the BRASI Learning Management System.

Learning Resources:

• Online interactive training modules
• Downloadable content
• Print-ready handbooks
• Examples, exercise files and a quiz for each module

Training includes the use of computer-based supply chain simulation, which improves the understanding of the relationship between various elements of the supply chain, for better decision making.

Note: Live Q&A sessions are held to answer any specific questions and explain key concepts as needed. Participation in the Q&A sessions is optional and is not taken into account for the passing score.

Additional Info

Assessment

Students would be required to take a final assessment after completing the course review.

Certification

In order to receive the certificate for this course students must obtain a minimum score of 70% in the final assessment. Certificates for all of the BRASI courses are issued centrally by BRASI and are downloadable.

Each BRASI certificate carries a unique ID for verification, and is valid for life.

Note: A CSCF Certificate holder has a basic understanding of the various processes and calculations used in supply chain management and is able to support and interact with the related functions.

Registration

Step 1: Students are required to create a free user account on the BRASI web site (no payment information is needed to create the account).

Step 2: Select the course(s) you would like to sign up for from the courses page (you can get more details about each course from this page)

Step 3: Proceed to checkout and be sure to enter the CTS College discount code BRASI-CTS to get 10% off (acceptable modes of payment include major credit cards and PayPal)

Note: The course is designed to be completed within three months. However, extensions are allowed upon request.

Fees & Payment

The course fee is posted on the BRASI website and is subject to change without notice. Cancellation is allowed within three days from the date of access to the course. Full refund is made within one week of cancellation.

Registration for BRASI courses can be done directly at the BRASI website. Training is conducted utilising BRASI online learning management system, and the certificate is issued by BRASI.

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Student Support

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