Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Manufacturing Online Classes

Manufacturing Fundamentals
Learn the basic skills required to work in the manufacturing field. Discover the role of production design, process planning, and the heart of 13 different manufacturing processes. Understand why facility location and plant layout decisions are so vital and learn how job design helps you accomplish company goals and achieve worker satisfaction. Find out what makes up the physical work environment and learn how to characterize different types of production materials. Master product development concepts such as the voice of the customer (VOC), quality function deployment (QFD), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). Learn how performance measurements and standardization improve manufacturing operations.

Manufacturing Applications
Increase efficiencies and productivity by learning to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing. Discover the nature of strategy and learn how it leads to the development of manufacturing strategy. Understand the purpose of customer demand forecasting and find out what forecasting methods are suitable for which situations. Explore the nature of planning and learn how to effectively use Gantt charts and the precedence diagram method. Determine how purchasing, production and inventory control, and logistics support a manufacturing operation. Discover the basics of lean manufacturing and see how capacity management converts production plans into concrete products. Learn why manufacturing, industrial, and quality engineering are so essential to any firm.

Purchasing Fundamentals
Improve your company's bottom line profitability by mastering the fundamentals of purchasing. Become an indispensable member of your organization by learning key strategic concepts such as supplier partnerships, capital budgeting and green buying. Enhance day-to-day tactical effectiveness by learning about negotiation, supplier sourcing, record keeping, purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Learn the basics of business law, leasing, make-or-buy analysis, outsourcing and supplier visits. This course will also help you prepare for the internationally recognized Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) exams offered by the Institute for Supply Management.

Purchasing Applications
Become a more effective member of your company's operating team by learning how to apply advanced purchasing concepts. Move beyond the traditional order placing role of purchasing by discovering the role of information technology, the basics of international business, and the principles of economic forecasting. Learn how to evaluate suppliers' capabilities by investigating their commitment to Six Sigma, statistical process control (SPC), and maintaining a quality system (ISO 9000). Discover the elements of a logistics system and see how you can use material requirements planning (MRP) to identify company needs in an organized and timely manner. Learn the ins and outs of inventory management, understand how public and private purchasing differ, and improve your understanding of financial statements. This course will also help you prepare for the internationally recognized Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) exams offered by the Institute for Supply Management.

Distribution & Logistics Management
Distribution and logistics management is a critical company function. Professionals in this field play a key role in fulfilling customer demands, ordering and managing inventory, controlling inbound and outbound shipments, reducing costs, saving time, and meeting company objectives. This course will not only show you how to create and operate a logistics function, but it will also show you how to achieve success through a combination of strategies and tactics. You'll discover the key elements of a logistics system, including physical distribution, warehouse selection, material handling, packaging, order fulfillment, customer service, receiving, production stores, and returned goods. You'll also find out how to manage inventory, effectively use technology, manage a logistics department, and complete and control transportation documents.

Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
This course will help you succeed as a supply chain management professional. You'll master the fundamentals of supply chain management, including customer demand forecasting, master production scheduling (MPS), material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and production activity control (PAC). The course also includes essential information to help you prepare for internationally recognized supply chain and materials management certification examinations, including the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) exam.

Supply Chain Management Applications
Learn how to apply the essentials of supply chain management (SCM). Discover the finer points of SCM including manufacturing strategy, inventory budgeting and management, lean manufacturing, total quality management (TQM), Six Sigma, total employee involvement (TEI), the theory of constraints (TOC), manufacturing technology, and facility selection. Add increased value to your organization by applying these innovative concepts and improving company processes. Learn how to supplement existing supply chain management fundamentals, such as S&OP, MPS, and MRP with cutting-edge, progressive methods. The course also includes essential information to help you prepare for internationally recognized supply chain and materials management certification examinations, including the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) exam.