Supply Chain Management Professional Certificate

Fast-paced globalization, accelerating technological innovations and greater customer expectations are impacting supply chain excellence. Agility, resilience, and digitization are core competencies to mitigate risks and disruptions that shake today’s business operations.

The Supply Chain Management Professional Certificate provides a holistic approach to business model alignment, strategic priorities, and organizational capabilities. The certificate helps participants meet the shifting requirements occurring in domestic and global supply chains – such as the demands brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the program, participants will be exposed to the different perspectives of supply chain design: from supply chains as systems, digital opportunities, and challenges to the development of human capital in supply chains.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to challenge the status quo and build a competitive supply chain functional structure and process model aligned with corporate strategy, organizational structure, and other influencing factors.

This program is accredited by the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA), a global leader in supply chain education, certification, and professional recognition. By completing this ISCEA-accredited program, you will gain internationally benchmarked skills and knowledge in supply chain management, equipping you for success in a competitive global market. Graduates are eligible to pursue the Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM) credential, with access to discounted exam fees and exclusive ISCEA resources and global professional networks. 
Learn more about the CSCM exam in our FAQ section here.

• Set functional supply chain strategy in line with the corporate strategy, competitive strategies, market needs, operating experience, and other internal and external factors
• Design supply chain infrastructure, organizational structure, process flow, systems, and process technologies
• Apply all supply chain processes, design scorecards, and manage performances using the best-fit improvement philosophy and methodology
• Develop an understanding of techniques that positively influence the company’s financial statements and customer experience
• Implement the digital and technological solutions across the three supply chain flows; cash, information, and material
• Classify the product/service supply chain as either lean or agile models
• Transform the existing supply chain system into a resilient digitized model

• Supervisors, middle and senior managers in the supply chain domain (services or manufacturing)
• Supervisors and managers seeking career shift to the supply chain domain

A. Core Courses

Supply Chain Strategy and Design (24 hrs)

• This course takes a holistic approach to ensure the alignment of business models, strategic priorities, and organizational capabilities with the configuration of the firm’s supply chain
• The course integrates the four perspectives of supply chain design, supply chains as systems, digital opportunities, and challenges, and finally development of human capital in supply chains

Supply Chain Planning and Execution (30 hrs)

• This course focuses on delivering inclusive integrated practical knowledge about end-to-end supply chain functions and processes
• The course inspires participants to challenge the status quo and build state of the art supply chain functional structure and process model aligned with the corporate strategy, organizational structure, and other factors
• Supply Chain Finance (18 hours)
• This course is designed to equip participants with the needed knowledge of finance and financial statements relevant to the supply chain
• The aim of this course is to enable participants to identify, analyze, and critically assess the company’s management of the key components and elements of working capital and how it should be financed
• Supply Chain Excellence (24 hours)
• This course focuses on equipping participants with hands-on models and methodologies to rank existing supply chain networks and processes contributing to top and bottom-line improvements
• Participants will learn to design agile and efficient supply chains mitigating relevant risks and disruptions

Supply Chain Finance (18 hrs)

• This course is designed to equip participants with the needed knowledge of finance and financial statements relevant to the supply chain.
• The aim of this course is to enable participants to identify, analyze, and critically assess the company’s management of the key components and elements of working capital and how it should be financed.

Supply Chain Excellence (24 hrs)

• This course focuses on equipping participants with hands-on models and methodologies to rank existing supply chain networks and processes contributing to top and bottom-line improvements.
• Participants will learn to design agile and efficient supply chains mitigating relevant risks and disruptions

Quality and Continuous Improvement (24 hrs)

• This course provides a  comprehensive overview of quality management principles, tools, and methodologies. Participants will learn about the evolution of quality concepts, problem-solving  techniques, and continuous improvement models such as TQM, Six Sigma, and Lean. 
• The course also covers strategy deployment, assessment, and gap analysis to help organizations enhance their quality and continuous improvement efforts. 

B. Business Acumen (Self-Paced Online) - One course

Effectively operating within a business setting and making a positive impact requires a certain set of skills and competencies. Explore critical 21st-century skills needed for today’s business world, enabling passion and speed in dealing with different business situations.
For the most updated list of Business Acumen courses, click here.

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• A minimum 4 years of general work experience

Admission Process 

• Prepare Clear, Scanned Copies of the Following Documents (in PDF format):
  • Original Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
  • National Identification Card (ID) or Passport
  • Proof of payment for a non-refundable application fee of LE 750. Please note that your application will not be processed without this proof of payment.
  • Transfer Details: You may use Instapay or e-banking for the transfer.
  • Bank Account Number: 100019246129 (Commercial International Bank - CIB).
  • SWIFT CODE: CIBEEGCX005 
  • IBAN: EG600010000500000100019246129
• Fill in and submit the application form, making sure to upload the required PDF documents as outlined above during the application process.
• The Admissions Committee will review your application and may contact you if additional information is required. An interview may also be conducted to assess how well your goals align with the program's objectives.
• Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive an email detailing the steps for online payment. Registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on payment receipt and availability.
• After completing your payment and subject to class availability, you will receive an email with your login credentials for the learning platform. This will allow you to access the program details as soon as they become available. Otherwise, you will receive an email informing you of either being transferred to a new cohort or the unavailability of space for the current intake. 
• A Program Welcome Note will be sent to you 4-6 days prior to the program start date.

For any inquiries regarding the application process, contact us at 15592 or by email.