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Logistics & Supply Chain Specialist

Help local businesses track shipments and manage order records cleanly. Learn online or on-campus with flexible courses built for your life.

Logistics and Supply Chain Operation
Credential

Diploma

Duration

46 Weeks (Includes Practicum Placement)

Learning Options

Online + Campus

Financial Aid

Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.

About the Program

Every local business and international firm relies on organized staff to coordinate goods and manage delivery schedules. Our practical supply chain program teaches you modern operations practices. In 46 weeks, you can earn your diploma and feel ready to step into entry-level logistics roles. No prior business experience is required to get started.

Our supportive team provides step-by-step guidance throughout your training. If you have a busy routine, study through flexible online or in-centre options that let you learn from home. This program builds foundational skills in purchasing, order tracking, and warehouse operations to support your long-term career growth.

Key Skills You Will Build:

  • Operations Foundations: Learn core concepts of business communications, contract support, and purchasing routines.
  • Practical Logistics: Understand project schedules, freight tracking records, and shipping documentation.
  • Daily Office Tech: Master daily software tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access to manage inventory lists.
  • Hands-On Experience: Apply your classroom knowledge in a real working environment through a practical field placement.
Learning Track

Supply Chain Operations & Logistics with Real-World Practicum

Learning Materials

Tuition covers required textbooks, manuals, and software access

Career Opportunities

This practical training prepares you for entry-level administrative and front-line jobs in shipping offices, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and import firms. You will gain skills to track freight details, organize purchase lists, and coordinate shipping paperwork for local businesses.

Job titles that use these skills include:

  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Purchasing Assistant
  • Procurement Assistant
  • Import/Export Clerk
  • Inventory Clerk
  • Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Industry Benchmark Salary
$29.49/hour median|$61,339/year

full-time equivalent (40 hrs/week)

To earn your diploma, you will take practical business modules designed for real workplace settings:

Office Computer & Software Skills

  • Word & Presentation Basics: Create clear business letters, notices, and presentation slides.
  • Excel Spreadsheets: Learn intermediate data entry, inventory tracking sheets, and formulas in Microsoft Excel.
  • Database Management: Store and search inventory records using Microsoft Access databases.
  • Outlook & Workplace Communication: Practice email management, calendar booking, and effective study habits.

Specialized Supply Chain & Operations Skills

  • Supply Chain Fundamentals: Study how goods move from suppliers to warehouses and customers.
  • Procurement Basics: Learn how businesses place orders, manage vendor records, and review purchase agreements.
  • Manufacturing & Distribution: Understand how warehouses store inventory and organize shipping routes.
  • Freight & Shipping Records: Learn standard documentation rules for local and international shipping.
  • Project Support & Business Ethics: Study project timelines, workplace law concepts, and daily office ethics.

Field Experience Placement

  • Practicum Placement: Spend time in a real-world working environment to build workplace confidence and apply your administrative skills.

Joining our supply chain diploma program is simple and stress-free:

  • Educational Foundation: High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or mature student status. (Mature applicants complete a standard entry assessment, such as the Wonderlic BST).
  • Language Comfort: Comfortable English reading and writing skills to follow course modules and organize inventory records cleanly.
  • Admissions Interview: A supportive chat with an admissions advisor to discuss your career goals, practicum details, and study options.
  • Weekly Study Commitment: Complete required weekly study hours on a schedule that fits your daily routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

You learn to track order records, manage inventory databases, organize shipping documents, and use essential computer software like Microsoft Excel.

Yes. You can complete your coursework through flexible online or on-campus formats, with practical field placement support included in your program.

No prior business or shipping experience is required. Our team guides you step-by-step through foundational computer software up to specialized logistics tasks.

Graduates entering logistics and purchasing support roles typically earn between C$31,000 and C$60,000 per year, based on Job Bank Canada industry benchmarks. Individual earnings vary by location and company.

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