Program Description

With all areas of the sup­ply chain increas­ing­ly impact­ing an organization’s com­pet­i­tive­ness, today’s mar­ket demands skilled prac­ti­tion­ers to sup­port the man­age­ment of com­plex sup­ply chains. The Sup­ply Man­age­ment Train­ing meets the pro­fes­sion­al devel­op­ment needs of prac­ti­tion­ers with a series of tac­ti­cal cours­es designed to pro­vide a sol­id skills base.

 

Offered in coop­er­a­tion with the Sup­ply Chain Cana­da, this pro­gram will equip prac­ti­tion­ers with the nec­es­sary skills to sup­port the sup­ply chain func­tion and the relat­ed busi­ness skills to help advance their careers.

 

Your Program
10 Courses | Online & Flexible | CDiploma in as Little as 2 Years

 

Through these courses, you will:

  • Work your way towards your SCMP. Our program meets the pro­fes­sion­al devel­op­ment needs of prac­ti­tion­ers.
  • Explore the fundamentals of procurement, transportation, logistics, and operations.
  • Master the tactical skills you need on a day–to–day basis. Maximize your productivity and efficiency.
  • Demonstrate an ability to assume more responsibilities within your organization.
  • Learn valuable business skills that will help you advance in your career.

 

Who it's good for

  • Ear­ly to mid-career prac­ti­tion­ers, as well as to indi­vid­u­als who work out­side of the sup­ply man­age­ment field but have pro­cure­ment, logis­tics, trans­porta­tion, or oper­a­tions responsibilities.
  • Those with supervisory/management respon­si­bil­i­ty seeking knowledge of their direct reports’ sup­ply man­age­ment func­tion­al areas would also benefit from these courses.
  • Learn­ers in the Sup­ply Man­age­ment Train­ing pro­gram come from posi­tions such as junior buy­ers, pur­chas­ing assis­tants, pro­duc­tion plan­ners, ware­house clerks, mate­r­i­al han­dlers, logis­tics admin­is­tra­tors, and inven­to­ry co-ordi­na­tors, as well as asso­ciates, ana­lysts, and specialists.
  

What you'll get out of it

Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a Supply Chain Diploma from Supply Chain Canada

Cost 

  • The approximate cost of this Diploma is $7,000 CAD
  • Course Fees range from $645-$1,395 CAD
  • Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. You do not need to pay the entire program fee at once
  • Cours­es are GST-exempt
  • Consider applying for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant
  • Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
     

Program Details 

  • This program is comprised of ten core courses. Course range from 14-39  hours in length, for a total of approximately 300 hours
  • Courses do not have to be completed in any specific order, allowing students to choose the courses that best fit their schedule in any given term.
  • Typically, students complete 1-3 courses per semester based on the course length
  • Courses are graded with assessments. This might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations
  • Courses are offered online synchronously. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here 
  • Course materials are shared in Eclass. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
  • Complete all 10 courses to be eligible to receive your Diploma in Supply Management granted by Supply Chain Canada (SCC). Once you complete all courses, apply directly to SCC for the diploma.
 

Your Instructors

  • Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields. 


How to Apply

  • We are open to stu­dents with a variety of educational and professional back­grounds. Our expec­ta­tion is that you have a com­mit­ment to learn and achieve your con­tin­u­ing edu­ca­tion goals
  • Individual courses are open for general studies and may be completed without being admitted into a program
  • Contact Supply Chain Canada for membership information
 

How to Apply for your Credential 

  • Complete all 10 courses to be eligible to receive your Diploma in Supply Management granted by Supply Chain Canada (SCC). Once you complete all courses, apply directly to SCC for the diploma.
 

Explore Funding and Scholarship Opportunities

 

International Students

  • International Students are welcome to enroll in our courses, with the only requirement being a stable internet connection. There are no differential course fees for international students completing courses in this program
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that they are proficient in English so that they can fully participate in classes
  • Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada who are prohibited from engaging in studies as a condition of their work permit are allowed to engage in distance learning courses. For more information please contact University of Alberta International Student Services
  
 

Support Services

 

Contact us

If you have any questions, email us at busprog@ualberta.ca

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