Supply Chain

Supply Chain (Online)

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this exciting and growing industry by taking supply chain management online courses in Canada. Our small class sizes give you the proper attention and guidance you deserve from our highly-skilled instructors.

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    In-Class: Instructor-led classes held in-person at one or more of our 4 campuses.
    Hybrid: Instructor-led classes on a set schedule held remotely on video over the Internet, with some courses delivered in-person at one of our 4 campuses.
    Remote: Instructor-led classes on a set schedule, held remotely live on video over the Internet.
    Online: Flexible schedule with a set weekly pace and the support of facilitators when you need it; delivered over the Internet.
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    Type

    Diploma

    Duration

    33 Weeks (FT); 66 Weeks (PT)

    Internship

    Unavailable

    Program Outline

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    About The Program

    This supply chain management online diploma program offers you the opportunity to enter a multi-faceted field while you learn where, when, and how you want.

    In as short as 33 weeks, you can complete our online logistics and supply chain management courses, get certified with the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, and prepare yourself to succeed in the challenging, fast-paced supply chain industry.

    Career Opportunities

    Upon finishing our supply chain management online courses, you will qualify for the following positions:

    • Logistics Coordinator
    • Dispatcher
    • Warehouse Associate Supervisor
    • Purchasing Agent
    • Billing Agent
    • Materials Management Analyst
    • Scheduler
    • Loss Prevention Agent
    • Cargo and Freight Agent
    • Customs Broker

    Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads

    • WINMAR
    • Sobeys Inc.
    • Irving Oil Ltd.
    • NB Power
    • Loblaw Companies Ltd.
    • Kintetsu World Express Inc.

    Salary

    91 %

    Employment Rate*

    $ 18

    Average Wage/hr**

    $ 29

    High Wage/hr**

    *Employment Rate based on 2021 contactable Eastern graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.

    Source: workingincanada.gc.ca

    NOC Code: 1524,1225 - **Wage data based on NOC Code 1524 and rounded down to the nearest dollar based on New Brunswick data. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in Dec. 2022.

    Available Learning Options

    At Eastern College, you can choose the learning option that meets your needs. This program is currently available in:

    In-Class

    Instructor-led classes held in-person at one or more of our 4 campuses.

    Supply Chain & Logistics

    Duration: 61 Weeks

    Internship: 16 Weeks

    Program Outline NB

    Program Outline NS

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    Remote

    Instructor-led classes on a set schedule, held remotely live on video over the Internet.

    Supply Chain & Logistics

    Duration: 61 Weeks

    Internship: 16 Weeks

    Program Outline NB

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    Online

    Flexible schedule with a set weekly pace and the support of facilitators when you need it; delivered over the Internet.

    Supply Chain (Online)

    Duration: 33 Weeks (FT); 66 Weeks (PT)

    Internship: Unavailable

    Program Outline NB

    Program Details

    Does the thought of a job in a global environment excite you?

    Are you interested in planning strategy and building competitive advantage?

    Do you want to go back to school to kickstart your new career, but don’t know how to fit it into your already busy lifestyle?

    If so, then the Supply Chain online program at Eastern College is just the right choice for you. This program provides you with the opportunity to pursue a diploma at your own pace and offers, full-time (33 Weeks) and part-time (66 Weeks) options to give you the flexibility to comfortably fit an education into your busy life.

    Supply chain workers monitor a company’s internal activities which ensure that an organization is running smoothly; these aspects include controlling operations and the procurement of goods and services. This concept refers to the moving of goods or services from supplier to customer through processes of conception, design, manufacturing, and shipping, and today’s global market requires capable, well-rounded employees who can multi-task and take on a variety of challenges.

    This Supply Chain diploma online program will help you adapt skills you need to become a well-trained and efficient professional, fit for this fast-growing industry. You will gain extensive knowledge on Canadian business in the global marketplace, focus on international transport and trade, learn how to create and modify database tables using Microsoft Access, practice identifying common causes of asset loss and much more.

    Students enrolled in these logistics and supply chain online courses will receive the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Certificate. (Graduates who meet the requirements outlined by the CIFFA will receive a certificate in International Freight Forwarding. This certificate is globally recognized within the international transportation and international trade logistics industries.)

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    Admission Requirements
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    High school graduation or equivalent. For those without high school completion, please refer to the Program Overview at the top of this page or speak to your Education Consultant.

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    Testimonial

    “Experienced staff, small classes, content-filled lectures, visitation to course-relevant companies, and extremely knowledgeable Supply Chain instructor.”

    Olugbenga

    2019

    Frequently Asked Questions about Supply Chain Management Certification

     

    Frequently Asked Questions in Supply Chain Management

    Why study Supply Chain Management in Canada?

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    Through time, the supply chain and logistics management industry has progressed because of a growing demand. Enjoy the advantages that a logistics and supply chain career can give you such as:
    · employment options in all sectors
    · higher demand (especially true nowadays because a talent gap exists)
    · wide range of job titles (within the supply chain industry) that you can choose from
    · many opportunities available for trained and skilled workers
    · more job locations to choose from
    · job stability
    · easy entry into the industry
    · high salary
    · career growth opportunities
    · better career satisfaction
    · transferrable skills you can learn
    · opportunities to work internationally

    Which supply chain certification is best in Canada?

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    Canadian employers recognize the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) certificate. It is acknowledged as the industry standard for freight forwarding, which supports supply chain management.

    When you enroll in Eastern College’s Supply Chain online diploma program, you will take CIFFA-certified freight-forwarding courses.

    How to Get Supply Chain Certification

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    Enroll in an accredited supply chain diploma program that can help you prepare for future supply chain certifications.

    You can do this with Eastern College’s supply chain and logistics online courses wherever you are and however tight your schedule is.