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Principles/Fundamentals of Operations Management
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If you're new to the field of materials and operations management or if you interact among many functions, an outstanding new APICS education product is now available. Principles/Fundamentals of Operations Management is an instructor-led classroom program that consists of a series of four courses, each course requiring 40 hours of training. Classes can be taken in any sequence and have no pre-requisites. Or just take the class that appeals to you.
This program may be covered by the California Employment Training Panel which could save you and your employer hundreds of dollars in training and educational costs.
Program Description
This program provides the concrete, practical information you need to thrive in your everyday work environment. You will learn about the fundamentals of inventory control, planning, manufacturing control, and operations management. Course materials emphasize essential vocabulary, application of principles and concepts, strategic and tactical methods of implementation, and understanding the roles of interdepartmental relationships. The participant will gain comprehension of how today's "LEAN Manufacturing techniques" are employed within the organization.
The Principles/Fundamentals program offers an exciting classroom-based, instructor-led educational opportunity for people new to materials and management operations - or people working in positions that interact with this field. Participants gain practical, essential skills that help them become more effective and productive in their jobs.
The Principles of Operations Management program contains five courses. Each course is designed to be extremely flexible and customizable. The sessions within each course are complete and can operate as standalone mini-courses or can be combined with other sessions from the Principles of Operations Management courses to create a customized learning experience.
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Classes
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE START DATE OF OUR NEXT FUNDAMENTALS CLASS PLEASE RETURN TO OUR HOME PAGE AND SIGN UP FOR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION.
Classes held in Valencia (at College of the Canyons) are delivered in 11 sessions – each is 3.5 hours in length from 5:30-9:00 PM. Download a flyer of current classes with registration information here.
Classes held in Montrose at the Professional Development Center of Glendale Community College are delivered in 12 sessions – each is 3.5 hours in length from 4:30-8:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Enrollment is limited to 20 students per class.
Employment Training Panel Funding
Note: Currently, the state of California is not funding the California Employment Training Panel, so no reduced fees are available at this time. The State of California Employment Training Panel may provide funding for this class for employees of manufacturers who meet wage and employment history requirements. Employees must have worked for 90 days before the start of training, must earn $12.90 per hour by the 90th day after completing training and must continue with their employer through those ninety days. A $150 participant fee is payable when your application is submitted.
A Workbook and any relevant printed materials will be provided.
Learn more about the state funded California Training Panel.
Location North LA County:
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, Room 223
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College of the Canyons campus map
Location Los Angeles:
Glendale Community College
2340 Honolulu Ave.
Montrose, CA 91020 (just off 210 freeway)
Professional Development Center
Map and Directions to Glendale Community College
Cost:
| ETP Qualified Students (Not currently available) |
$150 |
| Non ETP Qualified Students at College of the Canyons |
$600 |
| FEES INCLUDE BOOKS |
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To Register:
ETP QUALIFIED or NON ETP-QUALIFIED STUDENTS
For classes at College of the Canyons (COC): Call College of the Canyons Employee Training Institute at (661) 362-3521 for all registration information or e-mail Sheryn Monheim (Sheryn. Monheim@canyons.edu). Download current flyer for upcoming classes here.
For classes at Glendale Community College (GCC): call Glendale Community College Professional Development Center (PDC) at (818) 957-0024 for all registration information or e-mail Pam Shroder at Pamela@pdcgcc.com. Current class schedules for Glendale CC PDC can be found at: http://www.professionaldevelopmentcenter.com/training.htm.
For current classes, please refer to our Educational Calendar
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Course Description
For people aspiring to APICS certification, Principles/Fundamentals establishes a solid entry-level base of knowledge upon which to build. The information below will enable you to view each of the four modules of Fundamentals.
The Principles of Inventory Management course provides participants with an operational knowledge and understanding of inventory management principles and techniques. Download Flyer
The Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control course details priority and capacity management through the use of material requirements planning.
The Fundamentals of Planning course teaches participants the principals of effective long range planning including Business Planning, Forecasting Master Scheduling, and "Lean Scheduling Techniques".
The Fundamentals of Operations Management course provides the overall understanding of how a company converts a "customer desire" to a completed product or service. Each company function is discussed and its role and responsibilities are covered to provide successful strategies to overcome difficulties. "Lean Operations" overview is provided.
The Fundamentals of Materials Handling & Warehousing course is designed for people working in the fields of materials and/or operations management who need to learn the basic concepts, techniques, and terminology of material handling and warehousing activities in an organization.
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