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Advanced Certificate Course in Supplies & Materials Management (English Medium) Enhance your expertise in Supplies and Materials Management with this specialized Advanced Certificate Course, designed for professionals in procurement, inventory control, and supply chain management. Whether you are an undergraduate, an A/L qualifier with at least one year of work experience, or an O/L qualifier with two years of experience, this course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills to excel in the field.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of supply chain fundamentals, materials planning, purchasing, warehouse operations, inventory management, and international procurement. The program also covers legal and HR aspects, cost-effectiveness, statistical applications, and performance measurement, ensuring a well-rounded approach to efficient materials management.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the skills to streamline procurement processes, optimize inventory control, and improve overall supply chain efficiency, making them valuable assets in any organization.

Department
Department
PRODUCTIVITY & QUALITY CENTER
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus
Level
Level
Advanced Certificate Programmes
Method
Method
Weekend
Duration
Duration
04 months
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

  • A/L qualification with 1 year

  • Working experience or O/L with two years working experience

  • Undergraduates

Commencement

  • Colombo – 27th April 2025

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure
  • Course Fee: LKR 60,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 2,000

*Subject to change without prior notice. Conditions apply.

Course Structure and Modules

  • Introduction to Supplies and Materials Management

  • Supply Chain Fundamentals

  • Principles of Management

  • Purchasing Fundamentals

  • Materials Planning

  • Materials Planning & Purchasing

  • Spare Parts & Maintenance

  • Stores & Warehouse Operations

  • Inventory Management & Control Systems

  • Import & Export Procedures

  • Transportation & Packing

  • Material Accounting

  • Human Resource Aspects of Supplies & Materials Management

  • Legal Aspects of Purchasing

  • Materials Handling & Storage Systems

  • Cost Effectiveness & Performance Measurement

  • Statistical application for supplies & Materials Management

  • International Purchasing

  • Materials Management Productivity

  • Marketing Aspects of Supplies & Materials Management