Supply Chain Management Technical Certificate

Are you good with flow? Do you like logistical concepts, inventory control, transportation and distribution? Develop your business and managerial skills to be an efficient and effective manager of all operations in the supply chain from purchasing raw materials to the delivery of finished goods.

Getting Started: Fall Term

Aug. 19:  Application

Aug. 26:  Classes Begin

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Why Seminole State?

  • Dedicated faculty: Faculty are "scholar-practitioners" with industry experience as well as academic credentials.  
  • Affordable tuition: Seminole State has significantly lower costs than Florida's universities.
  • Industry involvement: Our industry-focused certificate programs offer excellent connections to Central Florida employers.
  • Hands-on experience: Practical, hands-on learning experiences prepare students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
  • Continuing education: Many credits earned in certificate programs can be applied toward an Associate in Science (A.S.) or bachelor's degree at Seminole State. 
  • Career advancement: Graduates are prepared for immediate entry into the workforce upon certificate completion.

Additional Information

Supply Chain Management
Type: Technical Certificate
Major Code: SCMGT-CC
CIP: 0652020901

Program Description

Available Course Course Not Offered Spring 2025
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Operations Management
3
Credits
This course introduces students to operations management techniques including their application to functional areas of the business enterprise. Topics include the design and management of production operations including productivity, strategy, capacity planning, location, layout, resource management, just-in-time systems, materials requirement planning and project management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to make decisions and resolve problems in an operations management environment and demonstrate an understanding of the role of operations management in the supply chain.
Transportation and Logistics
3
Credits
This course deals with the role of logistics in the supply chain, the economy and the organization. Topics explored are customer service, logistics information systems, inventory management, materials management and supply chain management. The objective is to explore the full scope of the transportation plant and services as a necessary preparation to efficient use of the transportation system.
Warehouse Management
3
Credits
This course is an introduction to the practical concepts of warehousing, including the types of equipment, storage processes and systems, the technologies used to identify and track units in a warehouse and the regulations designed to ensure safety in warehouse operations. The principles and processes of warehouse management are discussed within the greater context of the supply chain.
Quality Management
3
Credits
Overview of the history and current practices related to the quality movement. Students will study contributions of quality experts such as Deming, Juran and Crosby and will be introduced to the concepts of team management, group processes and problem-solving skills. Various measurement tools for process improvement and control will be examined.
Purchasing Management
3
Credits
This course covers the study of purchasing skills as they relate within supply chain management. The course will cover inventory control, purchase orders, the importance of documentation and purchasing procedures. The purchasing function will be examined within the context of public, non-profit and private sector organizations.
Inventory Management
3
Credits
This course presents an analysis of inventory control problems and methods. Topics include demand forecasting, independent demand inventory systems, inventory models and aggregate planning. Inventory management will be presented within the context of sustainable, efficient and effective supply chain management.
Total Credits: 18

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Tuition and Fees

 Technical Certificate12 Credits18 Credits24 Credits28 Credits
Tuition and Fees$1,253$1,879$2,505$2,923
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,ooo$1,000$1,000
Total$2,253$2,879$3,505$3,923

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* Tuition costs are based on the current term, with an equal number of credit hours per term for in-state students. Lab fees and other fees that may be assessed at the time of registration may be viewed in the College fee schedule. As Seminole State is a commuter college with no residence halls on its campuses, costs for room and board are not calculated.