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BeginnerOperations and Supply Chain Management8 weeks
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Operations and Supply Chain Management: Beginner

Go from zero to your first end to end supply chain project: forecasting, inventory, procurement, logistics, and process improvement.

Duration
8 weeks
Level
Beginner
Content
47 lessons
8 modules · 13 h 29 min
Certificate
Included
On completion
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What you'll learn

Map an end to end supply chain from raw material sourcing to customer delivery
Build demand forecasts using moving averages, trend, and seasonality, and measure forecast accuracy with MAPE
Apply EOQ, reorder point, safety stock, and ABC analysis to manage inventory effectively
Run a professional supplier evaluation and sourcing process using RFQ and RFP methods
Understand transportation modes, warehouse operations, and Incoterms for international trade
Apply Lean thinking, the eight wastes, and Six Sigma DMAIC to improve real processes
Understand how ERP systems like SAP work and use Excel and Power BI for supply chain analytics
Use Generative AI to accelerate demand analysis, supplier research, and process documentation
Deliver a complete supply chain analysis with a forecast, an inventory plan, a supplier evaluation, and a cost saving recommendation

Who this course is for

  • College students and freshers aiming for a career in operations or supply chain management
  • Absolute beginners who want a clear, guided path into supply chain management
  • Non business graduates looking to switch into operations focused roles
  • Working professionals wanting to add practical supply chain skills to their toolkit
  • Anyone preparing for operations or supply chain internships and entry level placements

Skills you'll gain

Operations ManagementSupply Chain ManagementDemand ForecastingInventory ManagementEOQSafety StockABC AnalysisProcurementSupplier ManagementSourcingLogisticsWarehousingDistributionIncotermsLeanSix SigmaDMAICProcess ImprovementERPSAPSupply Chain AnalyticsPower BIKPI DashboardBeginner Supply Chain

This course includes

Live mentor led Ucanly sessions plus self paced recorded content
On demand video lectures with downloadable templates for every lesson
Real world mini projects and one capstone project
Direction toward APICS CPIM and Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification paths
Guided portfolio setup for placements and internships
Lifetime access to course materials and future updates
Certificate of Completion from Ucanly

Course content

8 modules · 47 lessons · 13 h 29 min

Operations and supply chain foundations, demand planning and forecasting, inventory management and control, procurement and supplier management, logistics warehousing and distribution, operations quality and process improvement, technology and ERP analytics, and a capstone complete supply chain analysis.

Requirements

  • A computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with a reliable internet connection
  • No business, engineering, or technical background required, any graduate can start here
  • Basic comfort using a computer and browsing the internet
  • Curiosity, consistency, and a willingness to build things by doing

About this course

Kickstart your journey into operations and supply chain management with this beginner friendly program from Ucanly. Built for any graduate with no business, engineering, or technical background required, this course takes you from understanding the end to end supply chain to delivering a complete supply chain analysis for a real style business, with mentor guidance at every step. You will learn demand forecasting methods and accuracy measurement, inventory control including EOQ, reorder point, and safety stock, procurement and supplier evaluation, logistics and warehousing fundamentals, and Lean and Six Sigma process improvement with the DMAIC framework. You will also learn how ERP systems and Power BI dashboards are used in real operations, and how Generative AI is reshaping demand analysis, forecasting, and supplier research. By the end, you will have delivered a complete supply chain analysis with a demand forecast, an inventory plan, a supplier evaluation, a process improvement recommendation, and a cost saving case, presented under Ucanly mentor guidance.

Earn a Ucanly certificate

Complete this course to earn a Ucanly certificate with its own page and QR code. Save it as a PDF, share its link, or add it to the certifications on your LinkedIn profile.

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Frequently asked questions

No, this course starts from absolute zero and any graduate can start here. We teach every concept and tool you need along the way.

Yes, your capstone project is a complete supply chain analysis with a demand forecast, an inventory plan, a supplier evaluation, a process improvement recommendation, and a cost saving case, presented under Ucanly mentor guidance.

Yes, you will learn to use Generative AI for demand analysis, supplier research, SOP drafting, and process documentation, and understand how AI is reshaping forecasting, warehousing, and logistics.

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Ucanly once you finish the course, along with direction toward APICS CPIM and Six Sigma Yellow Belt paths.