If you can answer yes to one or more of the following questions, then logistics is for you:
- Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers?
- Are you detailed oriented?
- Do you enjoy solving problems?
- Can you effectively communicate?
This is the core of what logistics professionals do every day to make sure that the right product is in the right place as the right time.
Yes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment in the logistics field to grow approximately 18% between 2024 and 2033. This growth is much faster than the average for all occupations.
The logistics micro credential program takes place over an 8-week period. Students are currently enrolling in classes. Students will enroll in all three courses, which will be structured as follows:
- Introduction to Business Logistics (LMGT 1319): A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling.
- Introduction to Materials Handling (LMGT 1321): Introduces the concepts and principles of materials management to include inventory control and forecasting activities.
- Warehouse and Distribution Center Management (LMGT 1325): Emphasis on physical distribution and total supply chain management. Includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organizational effectiveness, just-in-time, and continuous replenishment.
The logistics micro-credential will provide a strong foundation in logistics to succeed.
The Logistics micro credential program is completely online. There is not an on-campus component and courses are delivered remotely (online). However, students are welcome to utilizes on-campus resources as needed.
Standard tuition rates apply but, financial aid may be available for qualifying students and payment plans are an option.
