The 8-week Professional Development Certificate in Operations Management is an intensive program offered by Qualifications for Professionals at Accra Business School. This course is specifically tailored for individuals aiming to excel in operations management across various business sectors. It encompasses essential aspects of operations management including planning, inventory control, quality management, supply chain management, and project management. The program is structured to deliver a practical and interactive learning experience, ensuring quick and effective skill acquisition.
- To prepare participants for significant roles in operations management by providing crucial knowledge and skills.
- To ensure participants gain a comprehensive understanding of operations management principles applicable in diverse industries
- Offer an extensive overview of operations management concepts and practices.
- Provide insights into key areas such as operations planning, scheduling, and supply chain management.
- Develop analytical skills for evaluating operations management processes.
- Empower participants to utilize operations management concepts for practical problem-solving and strategic decision-making.
Upon completion of the program, participants will:
- Have a solid understanding of operations management principles and practices.
- Possess skills to analyze and optimize operations management processes.
- Be able to apply operations management principles in real-life situations.
- Be capable of devising strategies to improve operations management practices.
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset: Develop entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, crucial for business growth and adaptability in changing markets
Program Structure
- Introduction to key concepts and the scope of operations management.
- Operations processes and strategies in both manufacturing and service industries.
- Techniques in planning, demand forecasting, and capacity planning
- Tools for scheduling including Gantt charts and PERT/CPM.
- Systems for inventory control, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory.
- The role of inventory management in supply chain performance.
- Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, ISO standards.
- Processes for continuous improvement.
- Supply chain design and strategy, logistics, and transportation management.
- The role of technology, global strategies, and sustainability in SCM.
- Overview of the project lifecycle, planning, and scheduling tools.
- Leadership and stakeholder management in project contexts.
- Lean operations, digital transformation, and current industry trends.
- Case studies and practical applications in operations management.
- A practical project incorporating learned concepts.
- Developing and implementing strategies in operations management.