Overview
Comprising courses in demand planning and inventory management as well as supply planning, the Specialist Certificate in Supply Chain Planning equips students with the knowledge to make strategic decisions across the supply chain. Learners will explore key concepts such as supply chain frameworks, forecasting techniques, inventory control, and supply planning strategies, gaining insights into emerging trends such as digitalisation, sustainability, and resilience.
Designed for aspiring supply chain professionals and those seeking to upskill, the specialist certificate is highly relevant across industries where effective and sustainable supply chain planning drives competitive advantage and operational excellence.
Curriculum
The specialist certificate consists of 3 courses, which can be completed within 1 year.
| Course | Skill |
|---|---|
| SCM101 Supply Chain Foundations | Learn foundational skills in managing end-to-end supply chains. Apply strategic planning techniques, assess risks, and explore digital technologies. Incorporate sustainability practices such as carbon footprint management to address emerging global challenges. |
| SCM201 Demand Planning and Inventory Management | Develop skills in demand analysis, forecasting, and inventory optimisation. Apply qualitative and quantitative methods, use data analytics to enhance decision-making, and explore strategies for balancing cost and service levels under varying demand conditions. |
| SCM301 Supply Planning | Plan resources and production using techniques such as capacity planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Design resilient and agile supply networks, implement workflow digitalisation, and integrate sustainability principles to meet future supply chain challenges. |
Industry Relevance
The specialist certificate is aligned with the SCM Job Transformation Map and SCM Skills Plan from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Workforce Singapore (WSG), and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Eligibility
The specialist certificate is open to CET students as well as students enrolled in an undergraduate programme.
- At least 18 years of age.
- GCE A-Level with two passes (prior to 2006) or two H2 passes (from 2006), local polytechnic diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, or NUS High School diploma.
- Applicants with a ITE diploma or other diploma qualifications plus an acceptable SAT or ACT (with writing) score may be considered for admission on a case by case basis.
- If not, at least 5 GCE O-Level passes and an interview.
Fees
Please click here for the course fees. SkillsFuture Credit and other schemes may be used to offset the course fees.
The application fee is $60 (before GST) for first-time CET applications, which is non-refundable.
Completion
To attain the specialist certificate, students need to pass all the courses. Students are encouraged to complete all the courses within 3 years.
Upon meeting the requirements, CET students can apply for the certificate and go on to pursue BSc Supply Chain Management. Only courses with at least a C grade can stack towards the bachelor's degree.
Students enrolled in the BSc Supply Chain Management will be automatically issued the certificate upon meeting the requirements.
SCM101 Supply Chain Foundations is a common course for the specialist certificates. Upon completing SCM101, CET students can attain another specialist certificate by completing the remaining courses in the certificate.
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