Operations Management Certificate

Oxford Home Study Centre offers only the best certification courses for operations management at a variety of levels.  Study this fascinating field over a series of six modules, each concluding with an online assessment your tutor will mark and return with helpful feedback:

Module 1. What is Operations Management?

The course begins with a detailed introduction to operations management, exploring the duties and responsibilities of those who work in an OM position. The ‘six essential steps of hiring’ are also discussed, along with succession planning and the importance of strategic deployment.  An introduction to the basics of business accountancy is also included, along with several key accountancy documents and reports.

Module 2. Process Management

Candidates are then introduced to the concept of business process management, along with the essential role processes play in successful business operations.  Module two also provides an introduction to business analysis and its applications, business process reengineering, the business process life cycle and the benefits of an effective business process management strategy.

Module 3. Supply Chain Management

Module three turns attention to supply chain management, presenting candidates with the most important benefits and potential disadvantages of supply chains. Key personnel involved in supply chain operations are also examined, along with the evolution of the contemporary supply chain, an introduction to the basics of inventory management and more.

Module 4. Inventory Management

The concept of economic order quantity is presented and discussed in module four, in which candidates discuss the various different types of stocks a business can hold and the costs of carrying stocks.  The cornerstones of an effective inventory management strategy are examined, along with buffering supply and demand, finding the right time to place orders and the consequences of carrying excess stock.

Module 5. Project Management

The art of effective project management is discussed in module five, in which candidates examine the five primary project stages and an overview of the project life cycle.  Additional concepts introduced include financial planning, quality planning, staff management, project interfaces, identifying key stakeholders, the project charter, project constraints, the project overview document and more.

Module 6. Quality Management

Concluding the course, module six explores the wide-reaching benefits of effective quality management.  Candidates learn how to create and implement an effective quality management plan, studying key concepts such as internal and external quality assurance, how to complete a quality audit, improving project quality and the application of benchmarking processes.

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Paying in Instalments: £385(Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £85

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £25

Pay in Full: (£75 Discount) £310 

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

An endorsed Level 3 Operations Management Certificate could pave the way for almost any career in a contemporary business setting. Whether your goal is to reach the top of the corporate ladder or to go into business for yourself, targeted studies could make all the difference. Depending on location and experience, talented operations management personnel can earn anything from £20,000 to more than £100,000.

Who Should Take This Course?

At Oxford Home Study Centre, our complete course catalogue is open for enrolment throughout the year, with no entry-requirements or deadlines to worry about. This exclusive Level 3 Operations Management Certificate was created with the following applicants in mind:

• Newcomers with no operations management experience
• Existing workers looking to climb the career ladder
• Managers, supervisors and leadership figures
• Anyone looking to excel in a business setting
• Entrepreneurs and anyone planning to start a new business
• Jobseekers looking to boost their employment prospects