Professional Diploma in Production Management [PDPM]-Self Paced

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and frameworks of production and operations management.
• Develop strategies to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement effective techniques for job design and work measurement.
• Improve quality through the application of Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Manage supply chain operations effectively to reduce costs and improve delivery.
• Develop skills in forecasting, capacity planning, and layout planning.
• Apply strategic sourcing and procurement management to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Lead teams effectively and align people and systems to achieve production goals.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-adding activities to improve performance.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement and quality in production environments.

Units & Modules:

U-1: Essentials of Operations Management
M-1: Introductions to Operations Management
M-2: Job Design and Work Measurement
M-3: Role of an Operations Leader
M-4: Operation Strategy and Competitiveness

U-2: Tools and Strategy for Operational Excellence
M-5: Skill Mapping
M-6: How to Identify Non-Value Adding Activity or Waste
M-7: Setting KPIs
M-8: Voice of Customer

U-3: Planning & Forecasting in Operations
M-9: Forecasting in Operations
M-10: Capacity Planning
M-11: Facilities Planning & Location
M-12: Layout Planning

U-4: Product & Process Development
M-13: Product Design and Process Selection Service
M-14: Product Development and Design Manufacturing
M-15: Process Selection Manufacturing
M-16: Continuous improvement

U-5: Introduction to Total Quality Management
M-17: Fundamentals of TQM
M-18: Methods of TQM
M-19: Quality Culture and Learning
M-20: Leadership for TQM

U-6: Quality Planning & Productivity Improvement
M-21: Strategic Quality Planning
M-22: Human Resource Development and Quality Planning
M-23: Quality and Productivity
M-24: Quality Costing & Benchmarking

U-7: Supply Chain Management
M-25: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
M-26: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management
M-27: Inventory, Logistics & Distribution management
M-28: Risk Management for Supply Chains

U-8: People Management
M-29: Aligning Goals, People and Systems
M-30: Confident Communicating to Get Results
M-31: How to Build Lasting Rapport
M-32: Skills Required to Deal with People during our Work

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Apply production management principles to enhance operational performance.
• Develop and implement strategies for improving productivity and efficiency.
• Analyze production processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage supply chain activities to ensure seamless production and delivery.
• Implement effective product and process development strategies.
• Apply Total Quality Management (TQM) principles to improve production quality.
• Develop skills in managing teams and building a strong performance culture.
• Identify and mitigate risks in supply chain and production processes.
• Develop KPIs to monitor and measure production performance.
• Build strong communication and leadership skills to manage production teams.

This program is Validated and Quality Assured by ProfQual - UK. [www.profqual.org.uk]

Features:
Duration: 6 Months
Modules: 32
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Exam Method:
Number of Exams: 08 (Each unit has One Exam)

• Number of Questions: 20 MCQ Questions + 2 Written Questions (Each Exam)
• MCQ Question Mark: 2 * 20=40
• Written Question Mark: 30 * 2= 60
• Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100 (Each Exam)
• Pass Mark: 50%

Assignment: 

• Total Assignments: 
• 1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 1 Capstone Projects
  • Each Assignment Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 50%

Name: Kwame Nkrumah
Designation: Operations Manager
Country: Ghana
"The course provided deep insights into production and supply chain management. I am now confident in leading production teams and improving efficiency."

Name: Aisha Mohamed
Designation: Production Supervisor
Country: Kenya
"The quality management modules were particularly helpful in improving our product quality and customer satisfaction."

Name: John Moyo
Designation: Supply Chain Manager
Country: South Africa
"Learning about strategic sourcing and procurement has helped me streamline our supply chain operations."

Name: Fatima Ahmed
Designation: Manufacturing Engineer
Country: Nigeria
"The course helped me understand how to align production processes with customer needs and business goals."

Name: Samuel Owusu
Designation: Operations Coordinator
Country: Ghana
"The modules on planning, forecasting, and TQM provided practical tools that I can apply directly to my role."

• 32 Practical Focus Module
• 4 Reference Book
• Post Completion:
  • Electronic Certificate
  • Digital Badge via Credly.com
  • Printed Certificate available

• Operations Management
  • Understanding and managing the key functions of production and operations.
• Quality Control and TQM
  • Applying TQM and quality control techniques to enhance production outcomes.
• Process Improvement
  • Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in production processes.
• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
  • Developing and implementing procurement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Supply Chain Management
  • Managing supply chain operations to ensure consistent production flow.
• Forecasting and Planning
  • Developing and implementing effective production plans.
• Team Management and Leadership
  • Building and leading high-performing production teams.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Developing a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.