UCT Operations Management short course
Understand the best-practice approach to operations and systems thinking, strategising and planning. Learn how to improve the efficiency of the administration, forecasting, financial control, production and distribution services of a business.
The course in a nutshell:
- Understand operations management in its organisational and managerial context
- Learn the best-practice approach to operations and systems thinking, strategising, thinking and planning
- Operations Management short course is approved by University of Cape Town, presented online by GetSmarter, throughout South Africa
- Results in a certificate in operations management from the University of Cape Town
Course modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to operations and systems thinking
- Module 2: Process types, management and measurement
- Module 3: Location and capacity management
- Module 4: Forecasting and financial controls
- Module 5: Organising and managing people
- Module 6: Production and service planning
- Module 7: Project management
- Module 8: Inventory and supply chain management
- Module 9: Quality management
- Module10: Operations strategy and lean thinking
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to acquire or sharpen their skills in the area of operations management. More specifically, this course is designed for current operations managers, logistics managers, supply chain managers, project managers, customer services and line managers. The content applies to business owners, general managers, entrepreneurs and those who occasionally need to oversee the operations as part of their job.
Venue: Countrywide