CISCOM – Certified in Supply Chain & Operations Management – Self Paced

CISCOM Brochure

Course Objective:

CISCOM training aims to align supply chain processes with the organization’s competitive strategy, thereby delivering higher customer value while improving efficiency. CISCOM course covers the entire spectrum of the supply chain and operations body of knowledge (SCOMBOK). Learning options include instructor-led and self-paced, offering flexibility and efficiency for individual learners.

Course Structure

CISCOM course comprises four modules:

Module 1 – PLANNING:

This module covers the supply chain planning processes and algorithms used in the materials planning process (MRP), scheduling, sales forecasting, and more. Supply chain models and core concepts are included.

Module 2 – ORGANIZING:

Deals with the supply chain channels, structures, centralization and decentralization, functions within the supply chain organization, Gravity Location Model, scenarios and simulations, and related topics.

Module 3 – DELIVERING:

This module covers the operations part, including production, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, costing, and related topics. This is where the value is added by the change in form, function, and location.

Module 4 – GROWING:

The fourth and final module offers an opportunity to review the best practices in supply chain management, comparative growth, and introduces the standard tools for improving productivity and i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and Theory of Constraints. Fundamentals of project management are included as it is an important skill for supply chain professionals.

The instructor-led course comprises 30 contact hours of online training, in ten sessions of three hours each, over a period of 2 weeks, i.e., one three-hour session every other week. In the Self-paced option, learners review the course at their own pace and timing. A total of six months are allowed to complete the course, and there is no restriction on completing early. Learners can book their CISCOM exam when they are ready. The exam is proctored online and is held once every month.

Learning resources include the following:

Access to an instructor for help with any specific topic. This help is available to both instructor-led and self-paced courses.

1. Module handbooks in PDF format, downloadable and print-ready
2. Module summary videos.
3. Excel-based models and exercises.
4. Module Quizzes
5. Exam preparation quiz
6. Access to an instructor for help with any specific topic. This help is available to both instructor-led and self-paced courses.