Course description
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Single Subject Diploma is an excellent foundation course which covers the latest concepts of logistics and supply chain management. This course is designed to allow you direct entry to the CIPS Purchasing & Supply Diploma course and is ideal for logistics and transport personnel and anyone interested, in developing a successful career in this growing area. Despite the downturn, the demand for experienced and qualified supply chain management executives has actually increased.
Course Aims:
This aim of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management single subject diploma course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and competence to effectively manage the supply chain and logistics function of any large or small organisation.
Supply chain management involves purchasing and procurement, sourcing reliable suppliers across the globe and maintaining continuity of supply at the right price. Logistics involves a wide range of activities including inventory management, warehousing, distribution, transport, and customer service. The course covers both logistics and supply, at foundation level and will provide you with the latest techniques to implement cost savings, necessary to gain competitive advantage.
Further Education and PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) have become a popular alternative to the CAO system here in Ireland. PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ and offer a valid and valuable route into the workforce whilst also offering the option to continue with further study or proceed on to third level. 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep skills and knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations and qualifications are maintained. CPD can also enhance career opportunities helping skilled workers to build credibility and confidence by continuing to achieve educationally..