The Supply Chain Operations Effectiveness Certificate is designed to help employees build stronger knowledge in lean practices, operations, inventory management, logistics and overall supply chain effectiveness. This certificate is a strong fit for employees working on the operations front lines, including those in supervision, scheduling, materials, purchasing and logistics, as well as experienced employees in non-management roles who support or interact with operations through departments such as sales, marketing, engineering, customer service, quality or finance. For organizations that develop leaders internally, this certificate can strengthen the pathway from shop floor employee to lead, supervisor and manager by giving high-potential team members a broader understanding of how operational decisions impact cost, quality, delivery, inventory and customer satisfaction.
Recommended Positions
- Production, inventory, materials and logistics coordinators
- Warehouse, shipping/receiving and operations support staff
- Purchasing assistants, buyers and customer service employees involved in operations
- Shop floor employees and high-potential frontline employees preparing for advancement
- Team leads, supervisors, lead operators, managers and planner-track employees
- Sales, marketing, engineering and product launch employees needing stronger supply chain awareness
- New supervisors, recently promoted leaders and veterans/non-management employees seeking broader operations knowledge
Workplace Application + Mentor Support
Participants will apply supply chain and operations concepts to real workplace situations throughout the certificate. Activities focus on identifying improvement opportunities, strengthening operational decision-making and understanding impacts on cost, quality, delivery, service and performance. Brief mentor or supervisor check-ins help reinforce learning and support development.
Class Details
Location
100% online or at Northcentral Technical College — Wausau, WI
Dates
Wednesdays, September 2, 2026 – February 24, 2027
Time
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost
$2,350/person
Registration
Register by August 14, 2026.
Employers may qualify for up to $3,000 per employee to help cover wages for training hours after successful completion.