Certificate in Production Control: Essential Skills
-- viewing nowThe Certificate in Production Control: Essential Skills is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the necessary skills to excel in production control roles. This certification is critical for individuals seeking to advance their careers in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain industries.
3,116+
Students enrolled
GBP £ 140
GBP £ 202
Save 44% with our special offer
About this course
100% online
Learn from anywhere
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
2 months to complete
at 2-3 hours a week
Start anytime
No waiting period
Course Details
• Introduction to Production Control: Understanding the basics of production control, its importance, and the role of a production controller.
• Materials Management: Procurement, storage, and handling of raw materials, and the impact on production efficiency.
• Production Planning and Scheduling: Techniques for planning and scheduling production activities, including capacity planning and master production scheduling.
• Inventory Control: Strategies for managing inventory levels, reducing stockouts, and minimizing excess inventory.
• Quality Control: Methods for ensuring product quality, including quality inspection, statistical process control, and continuous improvement.
• Performance Metrics: Key performance indicators for measuring production efficiency, including throughput, cycle time, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Supply Chain Management: Overview of supply chain management, including supplier evaluation, logistics, and distribution.
• Lean Production Techniques: Introduction to lean production principles, including value stream mapping, 5S, and total productive maintenance.
• Project Management for Production Control: Practical application of project management principles to production control initiatives, including scope definition, scheduling, and risk management.
Career Path
Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course Status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
Why people choose us for their career
Loading reviews...
Frequently Asked Questions
Course fee
- 3-4 hours per week
- Early certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- 2-3 hours per week
- Regular certificate delivery
- Open enrollment - start anytime
- Full course access
- Digital certificate
- Course materials
Get course information
Earn a career certificate