Professional Diploma in Production Management [PDPM]-Self Paced

The Professional Diploma in Production Management (PDPM) is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to manage production processes effectively and efficiently. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of operations management, product and process development, supply chain management, and quality control.
Participants will learn how to apply strategic planning, improve productivity, implement quality management practices, and enhance team performance within production environments. This diploma is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in production management and drive operational excellence in their organizations.

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.

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

M-5: Skill Mapping

M-6: How to Identify Non-Value Adding Activity or Waste

M-7: Setting KPIs

M-8: Voice of Customer

M-9: Forecasting in Operations

M-10: Capacity Planning

M-11: Facilities Planning & Location

M-12: Layout Planning

M-13: Product Design and Process Selection Service

M-14: Product Development and Design Manufacturing

M-15: Process Selection Manufacturing

M-16: Continuous improvement

M-17: Fundamentals of TQM

M-18: Methods of TQM

M-19: Quality Culture and Learning

M-20: Leadership for TQM

M-21: Strategic Quality Planning

M-22: Human Resource Development and Quality Planning

M-23: Quality and Productivity

M-24: Quality Costing & Benchmarking

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

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

Pre-Course Assignment

32 Practical Focus Module
4 Reference Book
Post Completion:
- Electronic Certificate
- Digital Badge via Credly.com
- Printed Certificate Available
- Printed Transcript 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.

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.

Features:

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

Assignment:

Total Assignments:
1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
1 Capstone Projects
- Total 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."

Exam Guideline

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%

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Professional Diploma in Production Management [PDPM]-Self Paced