Shape supply chain strategy and lead integrated, sustainable supply chains
Deepen your command of supply chain strategy, performance drivers, and global network design so you can guide strategic decisions, lead integrated supply chains, and step into senior and leadership roles.
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Strategy equips experienced professionals with the strategic knowledge and leadership perspective needed to drive supply chain performance. This focused course combines one taught strategy module and one digital learning module so that working professionals can build both strategic capability and future-ready leadership insight in a short timeframe.
Supply chain strategy and supply chain leadership in one graduate certificate
Supply chains are strategic assets, and organisations need leaders who can shape them
Organisations increasingly compete on the strength of their supply chains, where strategy, performance drivers, global networks, and sustainability come together to create value. This certificate helps experienced professionals build a strategic and leadership perspective across the end-to-end supply chain, developing the judgement needed to guide better strategic decisions and lead integrated, sustainable supply chains in a demanding operating environment.
What you will learn
Through this certificate, learners gain strategic knowledge across supply chain performance, network design, demand forecasting, transportation, and sustainability, together with the leadership practices needed to lead integrated and future-ready supply chains.
Strategic supply chain understanding
Develop a clear understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and how strategy connects its functions into a coherent whole.
Performance drivers and metrics
Understand the drivers of supply chain performance and the metrics used to measure and improve strategic outcomes.
Network design and global reach
Learn how supply chain e-business, network design, and global supply chain networks shape strategic capability.
Planning, forecasting and transportation
Build knowledge of demand forecasting, planning and coordination, and transportation within a supply chain strategy.
Sustainability and circularity
Understand sustainability in the supply chain and how integrated and circular practices support long-term resilience.
Leadership and digital orchestration
Strengthen your leadership perspective through blended learning on digital technologies, orchestration, and technology adoption for supply chains.
A two-module certificate built for both strategy and leadership
This graduate certificate course comprises one taught module and one digital learning module.
Supply Chain Strategy
A taught module that equips learners with a strategic understanding of supply chain performance, network design, planning, transportation, and sustainability.
- Understanding the Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Performance Drivers & Metrics
- Supply Chain e-Business & Network Design
- Global Supply Chain Network
- Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain
- Planning & Coordination in a Supply Chain
- Transportation in a Supply Chain
- Sustainability in a Supply Chain
Leadership in Supply Chains (Digital Learning)
A digital learning module that supports self-directed study through online learning and videos, helping learners strengthen their leadership perspective on integrated, sustainable, and digital supply chains in a flexible format.
- Practices for Integrated Supply Chains
- Practices for Sustainable Supply Chains
- Managing Circularity in Supply Chains
- Digital Technologies & Orchestration
- Technology Adoption for Supply Chains
Flexible for working professionals, structured for measurable learning
3 months part-time
The certificate can be completed within 3 months.
Weekday evening classes
Lecture timings for part-time classes are on weekdays from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
In-person and virtual
Classes are conducted 1 to 2 times per week in both in-person and virtual formats.
Blended learning mode
Students attend class lectures and also undertake self-directed learning through digital learning and online videos.
Assignment-based assessment
The taught module is assessed through assignments and interactive class discussions, and the digital learning module through an online examination.
Regular intakes
This course is scheduled to commence in March and September, subject to change. Venue: Trade Association Hub (TA Hub).
Designed for experienced professionals moving into supply chain leadership
- Experienced professionals in supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations-related functions
- Managers and specialists who want a stronger strategic grasp of supply chain performance and network design
- Professionals seeking a graduate certificate-level qualification in supply chain strategy
- Learners preparing to take on leadership and strategy roles across the end-to-end supply chain
Entry criteria
- At least 21 years old
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- Qualification not lower than a Degree recognised by SIPMM
- Applicants who do not meet the qualification criteria but hold the SIPMM Diploma are eligible for admission
- All applications are subject to approval by the Academic Board
Credentials that recognise both qualification and digital achievement
Learners who successfully complete all modules receive the graduate certificate qualification, with an additional digital competency recognition opportunity for strong performance in the online module examination.
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Strategy (GCSC)
Students must pass all modules to complete the course successfully and to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Strategy.
Digital Certificate of Competency
Learners who attain a minimum score of 80% for the Digital Learning module examination will also receive a Certificate of Competency.
A pathway toward SIPMM professional designations
The Digital Certificate of Competency earned in this course can count toward SIPMM’s professional designation pathways, including the Accredited Sustainability Professional (ASP™) and Accredited Artificial Intelligence Professional (AIP™) designations. These designations recognise a professional’s experience, skills, and competence in the field.
A trusted institute for professionals in logistics, procurement, and supply chain
Sought after by employers worldwide, SIPMM graduates often advance to the next level in their careers and benefit from industry networking and career opportunities.
Build a competitive edge through industry-relevant knowledge and digital learning that connects best practice with emerging developments.
Learn under experienced practitioners and subject experts through engaging and practical learning.
Study within a professional development ecosystem built to support long-term growth in the supply chain sector.
Advance your supply chain strategy and leadership with a focused graduate certificate
Build strategic knowledge in supply chain performance, network design, sustainability, and digital leadership, and position yourself for the next stage of your professional growth.