This program is designed to provide you the opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of the body of knowledge relating to the basics of the supply chain.  Foundational topics, theories, decision aids, strategies, etc. will be presented in a clear and concise manner.  Specifically, some of the topics presented are Sourcing, the role of inventory in the supply chain, MRP, and Transportation. Beyond these specific supply chain topics, related issues such as Team dynamics, Sustainability, Lean and continuous improvement tools, will be presented. A CSCA designation demonstrates your expertise.

Perfect Program For

• Entry level supply chain professionals.​
• Organizations in need of a baseline common language for their supply chain team.
• Individuals involved in supply chain improvement projects or systems implementation (eg.  ERP, Lean, etc).
• Proactive individuals looking to stand out in the eyes of recruiters or current employers.

If you are taking this course, you probably have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager, or you may be considering embarking on a career in professional project management. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management—both on the job and through professional certification—is becoming the standard to compete in today’s fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to successfully manage projects.

What Can a PMP® Credential Do for You?
Project managers who have proven skills and experience can find exciting, high-visibility opportunities in a wide range of fields. This course is specifically designed to provide you with the proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills that you need to demonstrate project management mastery on the job.
Additionally, this course can be a significant part of your preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession.

Target Audience 
This course is designed for individuals who have on-the-job project management experience regardless of whether their formal job role is project manager, who are not certified professionals, and who might or might not have received formal project management training.
The course enables candidates to develop professionally, increase their project management skills, apply a formalized and standards-based approach to project management, and seek career advancement by moving into a formal project manager job role, as well as to apply for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.

SHRM is proud to launch its rebranded globally recognized, real-world, practitioner-based Master’s Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) as the Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) in the Middle East. A comprehensive, 8 Modules-based and experiential HR Certificate program derived from the same Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCKTM) used to develop the world-renowned SHRM-CPTM and SHRM-SCPTM professional HR certifications.

The Advanced Certificate program is uniquely designed: no prerequisites are required, and the learner can enter the program at any time. Plus, the complete Certificate program involves a wide variety of learning experiences including: group discussions, individual and group activities, case studies, toolkit development and a post-test reinforcement of learning at the end of each course week.
 

Assessment and Earning the Certificate

Following that and at the end of each module there will be a post-quiz composed of 15 knowledge- based, multiple-choice questions based upon the content covered during that module.
A passing mark of 73% (minimum 11 out of 15) is required on each post-quiz to be awarded the Certificate of Course Completion from SHRM.

Who Should Attend

This comprehensive HR certificate program is ideally suited for:

• HR generalist or HR specialist seeking to gain further practical skills and up-to-date insights  in all the key domains of HR

• Individuals currently working in HR who lack a formal academic qualification in business or HR

• Individuals considering transitioning into an HR managerial role Individuals holding a professional HR or academic qualification acquired over 5 years ago

•  Individuals who believe in competency-based, practical, real-world learning experiences

• HR practitioners who prefer an experiential learning environment combined with a shorter, less complex, knowledge-based exam to verify their learning.

• Individuals seeking an HR qualification issued by the world’s largest HR association – SHRM,

• but who may not (yet) be eligible to challenge the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program provides an introductory overview of key HR topics and the fundamental issues surrounding HR to help you effectively approach the challenging issues and everyday situations that you face on the job.

Developed by SHRM, the world’s largest HR association and leading advocate for HR professionals, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources is the first introductory level HR program to incorporate components of the SHRM BoCK and provide insight into the standards for knowledge, strategies and competencies required of effective HR professionals around the world. While this program doesn’t prepare you for the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification exam, it helps set the stage for those interested in pursuing certification.

Why Choose SHRM Essentials for Human Resources

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources provides foundational HR Knowledge  and incorporates components of the SHRM BoCK. It provides insights into the standards for knowledge, strategies and competencies required of effective HR professionals around the world.

SHRM Essentials is ideal for those who are:

• New to HR
• Small business owners
• Managers and professionals with HR responsibilities

Learning Objectives

This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Build a solid foundation in human resource management.
• Discuss key pieces of federal legislation that impact HR.
• Understand the role of the EEOC and its investigatory process.
• Improve your employee recruitment and selection process to help avoid legal pitfalls
• Understand the importance of effectively communicating base pay, incentive compensation, and benefits information to staff at all levels.
• Gain knowledge of employee orientation, onboarding, and training and development.
• Learn the process, methods and purpose of performance appraisals.

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply is a vocationally related professional qualification. Formal recognition is included within the regulatory frameworks of an increasing number of countries such as the UK (England, Wales
and Northern Ireland), and UAE (including Dubai). Further information on this recognition and the details of corresponding qualifications levels for other international qualifications frameworks are detailed on CIPS website. CIPS members can have the confidence in our regulated qualifications, which reliably indicate the standard of knowledge, skills and understanding that you, as a learner, are required to demonstrate.

Who is it for?

• Logistics Manager
• Procurement Executive
• Supply Chain Executive
• Category Manager
• Contracts Officer / Manager
   

What will you learn?

You will learn about making procurement and supply happen within an organization, and you will be equipped with an essential range of knowledge and tools that you can apply immediately in your workplace.
Learn how to apply practical, theoretical and technical knowledge, gain a clear understanding of procurement and supply and develop the ability to address complex, non-routine problems. On completion, you will be able to analyze, interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas and have an informed awareness of differing perspectives and approaches within the profession. You will also be able to review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results.

The Level 4 Diploma course comprises 8 Core Modules. Students must complete all 8 core modules to achieve the Diploma in Procurement & Supply.

• Module 1: Scope & Influence of Procurement & Supply
• Module 2: Defining Business Need
• Module 3: Commercial Contracting
• Module 4: Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
• Module 5: Commercial Negotiation
• Module 6: Supplier Relationships
• Module 7: Whole Life Asset Management
• Module 8: Procurement & Supply in Practice