Course Details

Course Code(s):
CTSCMPUPAD
/
CTSCMPUPBD
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Spring
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September / January
Duration:
1 Year, Part-Time
Award:
Certificate
Qualification:
NFQ Level 7 Minor Award
Faculty: Kemmy Business School, Science and Engineering
Course Type: Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Neasa O'Donovan
Email: Neasa.ODonovan@ul.ie
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Brief Description

The Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) programme provides students with the ability to understand and evaluate production and inventory activities within a company's global operations.

Please click here for the Cert in Supply Chain Management brochure.

Power Up Your Management Potential

Based on the globally recognised body of knowledge in production and inventory management offered by APICS, this one-year certificate programme offers professionals the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of supply chain processes and the ability to evaluate inventory activities within an organisation’s global operations.

Participants learn to:

  • Leverage expanded functional knowledge of production and inventory management to maximise ROI on organisational systems and technology
  • Master the tools needed to effectively manage global supply chain activities
  • Apply the principles of ERP software to various critical functions within organisations
  • Earn customer satisfaction by delivering Lean/Just-in-Time products and services
  • Create consistency and foster collaboration using best practices, common terminology and corporate-wide communication

How it works

  • Comprised of ten taught modules, this programme covers the topics of demand and procurement management; supplier, materials, capacity, sales and operations planning; master scheduling; performance measurements; supplier relationships; quality control; continuous improvement and supply chain business excellence models.

Guidance and support is provided by MDU for the duration of the programme.

Autumn Spring Summer

PT4024 Introduction to Models & Frameworks for SCM

PT4021 Supply Operations Management

AU3034  Project 

MG2041 Forecasting and Scheduling

MG3024 Strategic Management

MG4033 Skills Portfolio

MG2051 Supply & Demand Planning

MN2002 Professional Purchasing

  
MG2022 Case Study

MG4062 Transport & Logistics

  

 

For professionals who:

  • Have a minimum of two years of organisational experience and aspire to or currently hold their first supervisory or managerial position in supply chain or inventory management
  • Want to develop a range of practical skills and a deeper understanding of effective supply chain management
  • Seek a third-level qualification in management

Delays in receiving the documents below will affect the progress of your application.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and certificates
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • A copy of your CV
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice. 
  •  If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU €2,150

Non-EU €2,150 

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.) 

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.