ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certification | 2-day course

Overview

On this new accelerated Supply Chain Planning Certificate from ASCM launched in August, you'll gain a fundamental understanding of supply chain planning and how various planning levels interconnect and synchronise.

Synchronization is critical to fast, accurate production and delivery. By engaging all parts of the business, professionals can align planning processes and enable their supply chain organizations to experience significantly fewer disruptions. ASCM’s Supply Chain Planning Certificate program introduces these essential planning fundamentals and clearly explains how to integrate all planning functions within a company.

After completing the course, you’ll also have the knowledge to:

Trace the flow of planning from business plan to execution
Link business strategy to company plans
Interpret and manage the master production schedule
Interpret and manage the material requirements plan
Help advance sales and operations planning meetings
Identify technologies to support synchronous planning
Create a channel tree design for a distribution system
Determine order and reorder points
Contribute to production and control activities

After completing the course and earning your certificate, you will have the knowledge to trace the flow of planning from business plan to execution, link business strategy to company plans, interpret and manage the master production schedule, organise material requirement plans and more.

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Supply Chain Planning Certificate.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction

free environment.

40% faster

Distraction

free environment

Audience

This course is ideal for entry

to

mid

level supply chain professionals looking to build on their current supply chain knowledge or get familiar with a critical supply chain function. It’s also a fit for companies who are looking to enhance or streamline planning knowledge among employees.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Think you are ready for the course? Take a FREE practice test to assess your knowledge!

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Curriculum

1) What is Synchronised Planning?

Planning
Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) System
What is Synchronised Planning?
Additional Digital Information Technology for Supply Chains

2) Strategic Planning

Business Planning

Market and Technology Variables in Business Planning
Planning Horizons
Synchronised Business Planning Hierarchy
Other Tools and Techniques to Support Synchronised Business Planning

3) Strategic Planning

Demand Planning and S&OP
Demand Planning
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

4) Tactical Planning

Master Scheduling/MRP/Capacity Management
Master Scheduling Overview
The Master Scheduling Process
Material Requirements Planning Overview
The MRP Process
Capacity Management
Closed
Loop Planning

5) Operations Execution

Purchasing and Production Activity Control, APS
Purchasing
Production Activity Control (PAC)
Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

6) Distribution and Logistics Planning

The Role of Distribution in Supply Chain Management
Channel Network Design
Inventory Planning
Warehousing
Transportation
Information Systems

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll achieve your Supply Chain Planning Certificate.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"I think it is well run and lecturers are of a high standard"
MS, Self employed. (19/9/2023 (Tuesday) to 22/9/2023 (Friday))

"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
SL, Macmillan Support Cancer. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
MH, Orange cyber defense. (30/10/2023 (Monday) to 1/11/2023 (Wednesday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	20/2/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	25/6/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	6/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	17/9/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	29/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	10/12/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

ASCM - Supply Chain Planning Certificate