Being a trained Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Certificate opens up many well paid career opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of global logistics. Every product we buy and sell moves through our supply chain networks, the backbone of which are integrated logistics systems operated by trained individuals.

The target audience is training those currently employed in warehousing and distribution preparing them for greater responsibility and growth in these careers.  Skills taught are based on the output of industry focus groups of leading logistics companies.  The training curriculum consists of five courses, a logistics/distribution center simulation, and final assessment of knowledge and skills.  This course was developed and is certified by the Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education.

Benefits for your organization

• 159 training hours in job-specific concepts

• Consistently trained employees

• Instruction in the following five topics

Course Objectives

Working in the Warehousing Environment  Warehousing Workforce Skills

General Plant Safety    
Effective Communication
Learning for Success    
Working Together
Basis Business Principles    
Positive Image
Positive Work Ethic    
Interview Skills
Managing Change    
Self Management and Personal Wellness

Logistics:
Warehousing and Distribution Process Logistics/Warehousing Technology Skills

Logistics      
Scanners and Data Entry
Warehousing Productivity Measures   
Data Applications
Methods of Inventory Management  
Problem Solving
Protecting Material and Merchandise   
Introduction to Industrial Controls
Palletizing     
Introduction to Computers and Automation
Handling Systems
Processing Hazardous Materials

Representative Warehousing and Logistics Skills

Math and Measurement
Calculators
Powered Industrial Truck Operator
Warehousing Simulations

Training description and materials

This instructor led course is a blended learning environment led by Certified Instructors.  The complete WDS course is 159 hours. The course can be offered in individual modules using the delineation above.

Hours

Your Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Certificate course is a 159-hour training activity, scheduled at your convenience for up to a maximum of 8 participants. 

Course Offered Open Enrollment: Yes

Online Delivery Available: No

Certification Option: No

Request more information online or call 866-IVY-4ACT.

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CDL-A Truck Driver
CDL-B Truck Driver
Prod/Inventory Mgt
Supply Chain Pro
Warehousing Tech Skills
Pilot Instrument Ground
Private Pilot Ground
Representative Warehousing
Warehousing/Distrib Specials
Warehousing/Distrib Process
Warehousing/Workforce Skills
Warehouse Environment