Green Supply Chain Professional Certificate – Online

The supply chain is at the heart of operations for most businesses. Prepare yourself for a challenging and rewarding career in the green supply-chain management field or gain the edge to move forward in your career with this convenient online training program.

This professional certification program will help you learn the essentials of green product standards and labeling as well as how to develop sustainability supplier programs, implement sustainable business practices, apply lean and green manufacturing strategies, and integrate these practices across the extended supply chain.

Prerequisite: There are no specific prerequisites for this program. Students should have basic keyboarding and computer skills and be comfortable navigating the Internet. They must also have an understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word recommended), and they need to have e-mail capabilities as well.

Learning Objectives:

• Establish and maintain a green procurement strategy
• Identify corporate social responsibility strategies to meet organizational needs
• Develop and use Green Supply Practices (GSP)
• Select and use a variety of environmental accounting methods effectively
• Improve operational sustainability by applying green strategies to the logistics and supply chain
• Align supply chain operations and business strategies to meet sustainability objectives

Requirements: This program is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems and IE 7 and later browsers. There are no specific computer requirements for this program other than an Internet connection (a broadband Internet connection is highly recommended). In addition, you’ll need to have Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader, Flash plug-in, and a QuickTime plug-in on your computer (all available through free downloads).

Upon registering, you’re given an initial thirteen months to complete this program. Should you need more time beyond the thirteen months, an extension of one month is available with a fee of $25.

View the course syllabus

There are no refunds for this course.  For our online course refund policy, click here.

You will receive a password and log-in information via email within 3-5 business days of registering for this course. Course materials are included and will be mailed to you within 10 business days. You have 13 months to complete this course. You must make an 70 or higher as your final grade to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion.

If you have questions about this course, please contact the online coordinator at 470-578-6693 or online@kennesaw.edu.

Financial Aid Options

• MyCAA
• Education Loans