Warehouse Management Certification 

Discover a flexible, accessible and affordable alternative to traditional education, with our exclusive catalogue of online courses!  Oxford Home Study Centre’s Level 3 Warehouse Management System Course is a fully-endorsed distance learning programme, delivered over a series of six engaging units as follows:

Unit 1 - Introduction to Warehouses

The fundamentals of effective warehouse operations are covered in the first unit, along with the various different types of warehouses and the value of efficient warehousing.  Candidates consider the benefits and drawbacks of public warehousing, along with the capacity for automated warehousing to drive performance improvements.

Unit 2 - Types of Warehouses

An introduction to the five primary classifications of warehouses follows in unit two, along with the functions, objectives and potential advantages of each respectively.  The challenges associated with private warehousing are also examined, along with a series of factors to consider when determining the ideal location for a new warehouse facility.

Unit 3 - Functions of Warehouses

The primary functions of the warehouse are examined in the third unit, alongside the concepts of semi-permanent storage and ‘information transfer’ in warehousing.  The importance of carrying sufficient buffer or safety stock is also examined, along with the growing popularity of the cross-docking warehousing model for retail businesses in general.

Unit 4 - Warehouse Operations & Systems

Centralised and decentralised warehousing operations are then outlined and explored, along with their defining characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.  Tips and techniques for choosing an effective warehouse storage system are discussed, along with an introduction to conveyor systems and the potential benefits of automated storage and retrieval systems.

Unit 5 - Warehouse Inventory Management

A broad introduction to warehouse inventory management follows in the fifth unit, which details the functions, objectives and potential benefits of effective inventory management.  Candidates consider the true costs of carrying stock, techniques for more effectively controlling costs and how to avoid the consequences of carrying insufficient safety stock.

Unit 6 - Warehouse Material handling

Bringing the course to a close, unit 6 introduces a series of material/product handling concepts and related systems.  Candidates consider the benefits of powered and non-powered pallet trucks, the potential for automated handling systems to improve warehousing efficiency and the primary functions of Materials Handling Systems (MHS).

For more information about our Warehouse Management certificate/diploma courses and Free Courses, get in touch with the OHSC admissions team today.

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.

Careers in warehouse management range from entry-level inventory management roles right up to supply chain executive status.  A field of unique relevance and importance worldwide, a Level 3 Warehouse Management Certificate could open the door to limitless career opportunities.  Whether new to warehouse management are already working in the field, an endorsed award on your CV really could make all the difference. Entry-level positions in warehousing and logistics quickly pave the way for promotion - salaries starting at around £20,000 as a newly-qualified candidate.

Who Should Take This Course?

Oxford Home Study Centre was established to provide ambitious and enthusiastic candidates with the opportunity to tap into their hidden potential. This exclusive Level 3 Warehouse Management Certificate was designed by a team of experienced academics with the following applicants in mind:

• Newcomers with no prior knowledge or experience
• Warehouse personnel pursuing promotion prospects
• Business owners and managers with no formal qualifications
• Entrepreneurs considering new business establishment
• Jobseekers looking to boost their long-term outlook
• Anyone with an interest in a warehousing or logistics career

An endorsed Level 3 Warehouse Management Certificate could hold the key to the career you know you’re capable of!  Enrolment is open 365 days a year - sign up with Oxford Home Study Centre right now!