Online Manufacturing Management Certificate of Completion
The pace of manufacturing is constantly accelerating—it’s never too soon to sharpen your competitive edge.
According to the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ Management Issues Survey, the occupational segment among manufacturers with the largest expected growth-of-need over the next five years is not skilled production or technicians and engineers—it’s management.
To help address that need, Athabasca University (AU) has launched an online Manufacturing Management certificate of completion (MMC) in partnership with the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and the Saskatchewan Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
Athabasca University’s Manufacturing Management certificate of completion enables you to cultivate business intelligence while maintaining resources focused on production. Courses on leadership, supply chain, safety management, financial decision-making, and quality management among others, will help you discover new strategies for enhancing efficiency, stimulating productivity, and driving innovation.
Benefits to Students
It is common practice in manufacturing to promote production employees into supervisory or management positions—opportunity abounds. The online MMC prepares students for long-term success in management by providing immediately applicable knowledge, skills and strong peer mentorship, without requiring travel to a classroom.
You will also earn part-time student status while enrolled in the courses.
Online certificate of completion requirements
The online Manufacturing Management certificate of completion is made up of eight courses worth one graduate level credit each (see schedule) . All eight credits must be completed to earn the Manufacturing Management certificate of completion. Online LMD courses can be taken in any order.
Fees
Fees are $1183 per course which includes all materials, and Graduate Student Association fees of $13 per credit. AU alumni (degree holders only) will receive a 20% reduction.
Note: All Fees are payable in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.
Transfer credit available
All eight online courses can transfer to a Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management (GDLM). You will need to complete ten additional credits to satisfy requirements to earn the GDLM. In addition, three online courses may transfer for one three-credit elective within Athabasca University’s online MBA for executives should you meet the entry requirements and be accepted into the MBA.
What will you learn?
You will:
- Gain a grounded knowledge of management, through new tools, techniques, theories and concepts to lead your team, manage projects and analyze budgets within your organization;
- Have the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions based on a rooted understanding of business;
- Be better prepared for the challenges of management and promotional opportunities at your organization;
- Be exposed to other professionals from a variety of manufacturing businesses and share best practices;
- Challenge each others thinking and work through issues and opportunities facing the manufacturing sector.
Who should enroll?
The primary group intended for this online program are individuals already employed within manufacturing operations, either as new managers or with potential to move into management roles. Candidates in administration, sales, marketing and other roles are also encouraged.
Course Schedules
571-LSMI Strategic Management will be offered in place of 593-LIMM The Future of Canadian Manufacturing
2021 Course Schedule
| Course | Start Date | End Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 571-LSMI: Strategic Management I | May 10, 2021 | June 6, 2021 | April 12, 2021 |
| 594-LCIM: Continuous Improvement & Quality Management | June 21, 2021 | July 18, 2021 | May 24, 2021 |
| 551-LMOC: Leading People Through Organizational Change | August 2, 2021 | August 29, 2021 | July 5, 2021 |
| 595-LDMF: Decision Making Using Financial Information | September 13, 2021 | October 10, 2021 | August 16, 2021 |
| 569-LCCL: Cross Cultural Leadership for Global Advantage | October 25, 2021 | November 21, 2021 | September 27, 2021 |
| 596-LSAM: Safety Management | October 25, 2021 | November 21, 2021 | September 27, 2021 |
2022 Course Schedule
| Course | Start Date | End Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550-LSCM: Strategic Supply Chain Management | January 10, 2022 | February 6, 2022 | December 13, 2021 |
| 597-LMPM: Manufacturing Project Management | April 4, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | March 7, 2022 |
| 571-LSMI: Strategic Management I | May 16, 2022 | June 12, 2022 | April 18, 2022 |
| 594-LCIM: Continuous Improvement & Quality Management | June 27, 2022 | July 24, 2022 | May 30, 2022 |
| 551-LMOC: Leading People Through Organizational Change | August 8, 2022 | August 24, 2022 | July 11, 2022 |
| 595-LDMF: Decision Making Using Financial Information | September 19, 2022 | October 16, 2022 | August 22, 2022 |
| 569-LCCL: Cross Cultural Leadership for Global Advantage | October 31, 2022 | November 27, 2022 | October 3, 2022 |
| 596-LSAM: Safety Management | October 31, 2022 | November 27, 2022 | October 3, 2022 |
*course dates subject to change
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