Advanced Certificate in Procurement, Inventory and Warehouse Management
Description
This course teaches modern procurement practice and warehouse operations that stop
stockouts, reduce waste and close the gap between procurement and programme delivery.
Practical sessions cover tendering, inventory modelling and warehouse layout for faster,
safer handling.

What You Will Learn — 6 modules
1. Strategic Procurement and Ethics — procurement planning, supplier selection,
anticorruption controls.
2. Tendering and Contract Award — bid evaluation, contract terms, performance
bonds.
3. Inventory Management Techniques — EOQ, safety stock, ABC/FSN analysis.
4. Warehouse Design and Operations — layout, receiving, picking, dispatch and
security.
5. Stock Control and Loss Prevention — cycle counts, reconciliation, fraud
detection.
6. Warehouse Systems and Automation — WMS basics, barcode systems,
reporting.

Learning Outcomes
Run transparent procurement processes that meet compliance standards.            Implement inventory models that reduce holding costs and stockouts.
Design efficient warehouse flows that speed order fulfilment.
Detect and prevent stock loss and fraud.
Use basic WMS and barcode tools to improve accuracy.

Impact
Improved procurement and warehouse practices reduce programme interruptions, lower
costs and increase accountability to stakeholders.

Who Can Apply
Procurement officers, warehouse supervisors, supply chain coordinators, logistics officers.

Delivery Model
Blended: online theory + warehouse simulation workshop
Practical templates: tender evaluation matrices, inventory calculators
Final deliverable: warehouse improvement plan

Cost and Duration
Tuition (Standard): UGX 550,000
Tuition (Intensive): UGX 750,000
Duration (Standard): 10 weeks
Duration (Intensive): 6 weeks
Study Load: 4 hours per week

Cohort Start Dates
January, April, July, October (2026–2028) — bespoke cohorts on request.

Call to Action
Apply Now to professionalise procurement and secure your supply chain.