Purchasing & Supply Chain Certificate   

The Continuing Education department, in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain Management, is now offering the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate. It is a 23-credit online certificate program that focuses on the fundamental aspects of the supply/value chain, including methods to improve how organizations find the materials and services needed to make a product or service and deliver it to customers. Supply chain management encompasses the management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, production, logistics, and customer relations. It also includes the crucial components of coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers.

WHY TAKE ONLINE CLASSES?
Online classes are designed for busy working adults. The courses are self-paced and can be accessed 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can learn from anywhere and avoid schedule conflicts.

WHEN CAN I START?
Students can begin the program in either Winter or Spring quarter.

Estimated Cost:

For estimated tuition costs, visit the College Cost webpage, scroll to the bottom, and click on "Tuition Costs" and "Fees".  Tuition is based on residency classification information students provide during the admissions process.

FUNDING ELIGIBILITY (OPTIONAL):

Funding Available for Qualified Students:  We strongly recommend that you check if you qualify for funding through our Workforce Education Service Department (WES).  See below for more information.  If you do qualify and are awarded funding through the WES department, you do not need to pay it back.

The WES department at Highline College can provide tuition assistance and support services for some CE short-term certificates and professional/technical AAS programs if a student meets funding and program eligibility criteria. Please visit Start Next Quarter to see if you pre-qualify for an invitation to attend Highline’s free education planning workshop through the WES department. If invited, it will be determined at the workshop whether you are eligible for funding. For general information, please visit WES online or call 206-592-3802.

Many companies offer generous reimbursement and some even pay upfront for your tuition. Please contact your HR department for more information about your company’s unique reimbursement plan.

How Do I Register? 

Step 1: Please begin by Applying for Admission to the College. When choosing your academic program, for PSCM Certificate only, select "Purchase & Supp Chain Mgmt--C20".

Step 2: Once you have completed the Application for Admission and received your ctcLink ID number, please activate your myHighline account.  

Step 3: Once your myHighline account is activated, visit Highline’s Registration Website to register for classes!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals continues to grow in business organizations and government agencies. With 152,000 jobs in the global trade and supply chain sector, it is larger than the aerospace sector in Washington State. Entry-level annual salaries typically range from $30,000 to 45,000 and the median wage for purchasing managers is nearly $55,000. 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.

WHAT OTHER PATHWAYS ARE AVAILABLE ONCE I HAVE COMPLETED MY CERTIFICATE?
All credits earned in the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate will transfer to Highline’s AAS in International Business and Trade and our BAS in Global Trade and Logistics. Students can also transfer credits to Shoreline Community College’s Purchasing and Supply Chain Management AAAS program.