The Foundations course is a self-paced online program that includes:

  • 27 hours of education

  • Flashcards, video clips, and practice questions to help cultivate a more robust understanding of each topic

  • A comprehensive final exam

What is the Foundations of Supply Chain Management?

A user-friendly, self-paced and modernized learning experience makes the Foundations of Supply Chain Management program motivating, engaging and attainable for beginner to mid-career professionals.

Operations Planning

Course Overview

Learn how to create a business strategy. Work with a business planning model to develop a mission and vision. Explore the universal principles of forecast management. Define and understand demand management. Dive into the details of sales and operations planning.

Course Format

Courses are delivered entirely online. Content includes readings, videos, and brain-boosting activities to help you retain your new knowledge. Learn on desktop, tablet or mobile — the interactive study tools are highly effective either way. You do not need to complete the full module in one sitting. Make progress in this course at your own pace. 27 hours (3 per module)

Included Modules:

  • Operations Management (POP01)

  • Introduction to Planning (POP02)

  • Forecasting (POP03)

  • Demand Management (POP04)

  • Sales and Operations Planning (POP05)

  • Aggregate Operations Planning (POP07)

  • Master Scheduling Foundations (POP08)

  • Master Scheduling Processes (POP09)

  • Operations Systems (POP10)