Foundation qualifications are the entry point to SIPMM's qualification pathway. Each Executive Certificate builds a specific, job-ready skill in logistics, procurement, supply chain or warehousing — completed part-time in six weeks, and recognised towards further SIPMM qualifications.
15 Executive Certificates6 weeks eachPart-timeFoundation level
Qualifications at this level
15 Executive Certificates, grouped by subject. Click any qualification for full details.Logistics
- Executive Certificate in Logistics ManagementCore principles and practice of managing logistics operations.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Freight ManagementFreight documentation, transport efficiency, and import and export procedures.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in International Trade ManagementImport and export requirements, trade logistics, Incoterms and risk mitigation.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Cold Chain ManagementManage temperature-sensitive goods across the cold chain.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Managing Dangerous GoodsSafe handling, storage and transport of dangerous goods.6 weeks
Procurement
- Executive Certificate in Purchasing ManagementEssential principles and techniques of the purchasing function.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Supplier ManagementSelect, evaluate and manage supplier performance.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Cost-Price ManagementAnalyse cost and price to support sound sourcing.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Contract NegotiationPlan and conduct effective commercial negotiations.6 weeks
Supply Chain Management
- Executive Certificate in Supply Chain ManagementFundamentals of end-to-end supply chain operations.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Supply Chain RelationshipBuild and manage collaborative supply chain relationships.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Warehouse ManagementManage warehouse operations, inventory, warehousing techniques and despatch.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Warehouse SystemWarehouse receiving, cross-docking, value-added services and despatch documentation.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Inventory ManagementPlan and control inventory to balance service and cost.6 weeks
- Executive Certificate in Lean Six SigmaApply Lean and Six Sigma to cut waste and raise quality.6 weeks
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