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Supply Chain Courses

Supply chain courses can help you learn how goods and information move through planning, sourcing, production, and distribution stages. You can build skills in forecasting, inventory management, supplier coordination, and evaluating operational performance. Many courses introduce tools such as spreadsheets, analytics platforms, and workflow systems that support organizing and improving supply chain activities.


Popular Supply Chain Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Issues in Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Economics, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Technology Solutions, Regulatory Requirements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Case Studies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Strategic Partnership, Operational Efficiency, Business Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Risk Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    380 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Public Policies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Strategic Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchasing, Request for Proposal, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Supply Management, Vendor Management, Competitive Analysis, Contract Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    305 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Global Supply Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Sustainable Business, Inventory Management System, Strategic Decision-Making, Demand Planning, Supplier Relationship Management, Customer Demand Planning, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Governance, Business Technologies, Forecasting, Sustainability Standards, Risk Mitigation, Internet Of Things

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Statistical Process Controls, Process Flow Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Business Technologies, Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics, Transportation Operations, Waste Minimization, Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation

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    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Cash Management, Business Process Reengineering, Payment Processing, Product Quality (QA/QC)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Process Management, Performance Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Process, Process Analysis, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement & Sourcing Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Airbus Beyond

    Understanding Global Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Transportation Operations, Operations, Inventory Control

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular supply chain courses

  • Issues in Supply Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing: University of Michigan
  • Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Strategic Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Global Supply Chain Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
  • Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
  • Sourcing Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Intro to Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations: Northeastern University

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