Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist - Certificate

The program teaches students the fundamental processes of warehousing and distribution systems, provides practice in the application of technology and concepts of efficiency to operations, and practice in the application of core warehousing skills ranging from materials handling systems, and containment of materials for storage and shipping, to inventory techniques. A warehousing simulation developed for the program serves as an end of course exercise in which students demonstrate competency in the use of key concepts.

PROGRAM LENGTH
A minimum of 16 quarter credit hours is required for graduation. A student could expect to complete the certificate program in from one to two quarters.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the program are qualified for entry-level positions in a wide variety of warehousing settings.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

DMM 154 Working in the Warehousing Environment 2
DMM 156 Warehousing and Workplace Practices 2
DMM 158 Warehousing and Distribution Processes 3
DMM 160 Core Technology Skills 4
DMM 162 Warehousing Technology Skills 4