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Business Administration - Logistics and Supply Chain

Drake State Community and Technical College

Short-Term Certificate

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Short-term certificate in logistics and supply chain management. Covers logistics fundamentals, warehouse operations, supply chain management, and purchasing.

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 13-1081.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

English LanguageTransportationAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear VisionWritten ExpressionMathematical ReasoningTrunk StrengthManual DexterityExtent FlexibilitySelective Attention

Tasks

  • Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or
  • Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
  • Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and ser
  • Maintain databases of logistics information.
  • Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to
  • Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, globa
  • Complete order receipts.
  • Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
  • Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on inf

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareEnterprise system management softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGeographic information systemProcess mapping and design softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing softwareOperating system software

Tools

Desktop computersLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD video projectorsPersonal computer platformsPersonal computersTeradyne CatalystTeradyne J750 testersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWorkstation platformsComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPhotocopiersPhotocopying equipment10-key calculatorsBaling equipmentBarcode scannersBox cuttersCherry pickersComputer inkjet printersConvertible hand trucksConveyor beltsCopy machinesDouble deckersElectric cash registersElectric hoistsElectric marking toolsElectric pallet jacks

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionRelationshipsWorking ConditionsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Logisticians13-1081.00
  • Logistics Analysts13-1081.02
  • Stockers and Order Fillers53-7065.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Customer relationship records — maintain accurately using CRM software under supervisor guidance in a logistics support role.
  • Customer needs documentation — gather and organize by reviewing service requests and intake forms within an established logistics operation.
  • Subcontractor proposals — review and summarize key terms and performance specifications under the direction of a senior logistician.
  • Cost estimate documentation — compile supporting data and format draft proposals following standard templates in a logistics department.
  • Logistics performance data — collect and enter KPIs against service agreements into tracking spreadsheets for supervisor review.
  • Materials and supply records — monitor inventory levels and flag allocation discrepancies using ERP software under direct oversight.
  • Goods movement routes — identify inefficiencies in existing transportation plans by analyzing route data with guidance from experienced staff.
  • Written summaries of logistics solutions — draft for internal review using standard office suite and email software in a professional business setting.
  • Transportation and geography knowledge — apply foundational understanding to assist in scheduling freight movements across regional distribution networks.
  • Business intelligence dashboards — navigate and interpret pre-built reports to support data needs of the logistics team under supervision.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
26%
Placement Rate
53%