The campus is located in Shoreline, Washington. Shoreline is a city in King County, Washington, United States.  The City of Shoreline offers classic Puget Sound beauty and the convenience of suburban living with the attractions of nearby urban opportunities. From breathtaking views of Puget Sound to tennis, indoor swimming to nature trails and beach access to skateboarding, Shoreline's more than 400 acres of park land and open space offer a variety of enriching recreation and outdoor experiences.

Shoreline Community College is a public community college. Founded in 1964, Shoreline Community College offers more than 100 rigorous academic and professional/technical degrees and certificates to meet the lifelong learning needs of its diverse students and communities. Dedicated faculty and staff are committed to the educational success of its 10,000+ students who hail from across the United States and over 50 countries.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate in online

Overview:

The Purchasing and Supply Chain Management certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. 

Completion Award:  Certificate of Completion

Length of Study: 26 Credits

Students will learn:

• Apply the skills necessary to collaborate across the organization, understand and support the organization's policies and adapt to the ever-changing work environment
• Utilize supply chain concepts and vocabulary related to sourcing, production, quality, transportation, storage and negotiation strategies to effectively procure, move and store goods and services
• Apply mathematical concepts to conduct price/cost analyses
• Apply principles of materials and contract management
• Establish and maintain systems to track, control and protect materials and information
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing within a variety of business environments

Careers & Opportunities: 

The demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals continues to grow in business organizations and government agencies. Potential entry level positions include Buyers, Contract Specialists, Supply Chain Associates, Logistics and Transportation Specialist. Entry-level annual salaries range from $30,000 to 45,000.

Potential employers include: Manufacturing and construction companies, retail stores, educational institutions, government agencies (federal, state, counties and cities), public utilities, wholesale, services and distribution firms. 

Open to everyone:

This option is open to everyone. There are no eligibility requirements to start this program.

Location: 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, United States.

Website: Shoreline Community college

A Shoreline education is especially important in an increasingly diverse community and world in which we live. Our faculty and staff are focused on helping you do your best work. Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year college or university, to complete a professional-technical program - such as nursing, music technology, dental hygiene, bio-technology, computer, automotive or manufacturing technologies – your success is our focus. For over more than fifty years, Shoreline Community College has been a constant, a place for the community to come together, all while providing exceptional learning experiences to thousands of students just like you. I’m confident Shoreline will challenge you in unexpected ways and deepen how you think about yourself, your studies, and the world.