SCOM
Search
Search
Login/Register
Contact
Level 5 CILT(UK) Qualification
Professional Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management

Supply Chain and Operations Management is a specific set of strategies and processes that enable efficient and timely delivery of goods.

The CILT(UK) Level 5 Professional Certificate in Supply Chain and Operations Management develops the underpinning skills, knowledge and competencies required to operate effectively along the supply chain; interpreting and proposing operational goals against strategic plans, utilising available resources to support the achievement of the required outputs and deliverables within the context of supply chain and operations management.

This qualification is composed of a blended learning course and 3 assessments.

View Specification Here >>
Want to hear more? Click here to enquire directly >>

Who is this Certificate for?

Professionals at any career stage who are new to working in the supply chain or new to working with other professionals in the supply chain as it:

  • Supports supply chain professionals to effectively contribute to their organisations now and into the future.
  • Provides the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to understand the function and role the various aspects of the supply chain.
  • Results in best practice supply chain systems and processes

What will I learn?

  • Identify relevant internal and external factors that impact organisational direction
  • Evaluate and use data, demand behaviour and industry best-practice for effective decision making, forecasting and inventory management
  • Use relevant stakeholder management strategies to create new and meaningful relationships
  • Perform quality assurance of processes and make recommendations for improvement

Why choose this Qualification?

  • Opens the door to a life-long career within the supply chain
  • Provides the educational pathway to become a Member of CILT (MILT)
  • Opens the door to a life-long career
Key Informatrion
Start Dates 2024
November
Course Fees
Non-Members: £2344, CILT Members: £1,953, Opt-in to Affiliate Membership for 12 months £2069 (saving £275 off full course fee) Course Fees include assessment enrolment and fees, all learning materials, support, and digital classrooms
CILT(UK) Blended Learning
The qualification is delivered through blended learning via interactive online modules within the CILT(UK) learning platform and through facilitated digital classrooms. Inclusive of introductory sessions and assessment preparation.
Course Structure
The certificate is comprised of three units. To achieve the certificate, Learners are required to successfully complete all three mandatory units. Unit 1: Business Environment and Strategic Thinking. Unit 2: Effective and Sustainable Resource Management. Unit 3: Business Planning
Assessments
The format and tasks required for the assignment submission are detailed in the assignment brief. The Learner will be expected to use the learning gained through their study to apply the core knowledge to the tasks set. The required submission method is electronic following the instructions on the assessment submission confirmation. Learners are required to complete a declaration that each assignment is their own original work. All assignments must be fully referenced and include a bibliography. The pass mark for each assignment is 50 out of 100 marks (50%)
Learner Support
Learners are supported for the duration of the course by the CILT(UK) Learning Centre team and will facilitate assessment enrolment, as well as notification of assessment results and feedback.
Digital Classroom Facilitator
The blended learning course is completed via the CILT(UK) online learning platform and includes facilitated digital classrooms alongside a variety of interactive online learning materials including knowledge checks, elearning and more. A highly experienced industry professional will facilitate the digital classrooms, sharing their insight and best practice throughout the course and supporting learners with their knowledge and skills development.
Unit 1: Business Environment and Strategic Thinking
This unit explores the business environment within which supply chain operations function, considering the influences on activity and how strategic planning is applied to facilitate effective operations through informed decision making. From this understanding, Learners will be able to apply strategic planning methodologies in the context of supply chain and operations management.
Unit 2: Effective and Sustainable Resource Management
This unit focusses on resources and sustainable practice. People are the lifeblood of any organisation and this module looks at the leadership functions that underpin an organisations ability to support their people in achieving operational goals and positioning business functions and resources to back this up. With this in mind, the unit also delves into the responsibility of leaders to consider the environment and sustainability to ensure ethical and sustainable practice.
Unit 3: Business Planning
This unit focusses on tactical and operational planning and controls along the supply chain; considering the impacts of demand, quality and cross-functional abilities that influence the tactical plans, which are underpinned by the business planning solutions and requirements of inventory management within operational planning.
Benefit from 12 Months Affiliate Membership
Opt to register for CILT(UK) Affilitate Membership as part of your course fee and save £181 total. You can access a number of benefits that will support your learning including the CILT(UK) Mentoring Scheme, Success! (CILT(UK) career development platform) the Knowledge Centre. On successful completion of the qualification, you may be eligible for Member of the CILT(UK) (MILT.
CILT(UK) Competency Framework
This is an OFQUAL regulated qualification at Level 5 and is mapped to the CILT(UK) Competency Framework as Practitioner.

1.png

Unit 1: Business Environment and Strategic Thinking (Mandatory)

This unit explores the business environment within which supply chain operations function, considering the influences on activity and how strategic planning is applied to facilitate effective operations through informed decision making. From this understanding, Learners will be able to apply strategic planning methodologies in the context of supply chain and operations management.

2.png

Unit 2: Effective and Sustainable Resource Management (Mandatory)

This unit focuses on resources and sustainable practice. People are the lifeblood of any organisation and this module looks at the leadership functions that underpin an organisations ability to support their people in achieving operational goals and positioning business functions and resources to back this up. With this in mind, the unit also delves into the responsibility of leaders to consider the environment and sustainability to ensure ethical and sustainable practice.

3.png

Unit 3: Business Planning (Mandatory)

This unit focuses on tactical and operational planning and controls along the supply chain; considering the impacts of demand, quality and cross-functional abilities that influence the tactical plans, which are underpinned by the business planning solutions and requirements of inventory management within operational planning.

Want to join our next cohort? Enquire here
Find out more
View Level 3 Qualification
Find out more
Return to Learning Centre
Find out more
CILT UK