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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Supply chain analysis is a complex process as it involves many different businesses and organisations with varying objectives. Researchers and practitioners utilise various analytical methods and techniques to analyse and manage supply chains better. In the Supply Chain Analytics course by edX, you will learn about these tools and practices with a focus on their practical applications.

The Supply Chain Analytics online programme is a part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s MicroMasters programme with edX. This course has a competent curriculum designed by MIT experts and also allows candidates to fast-track their master’s degree. The programme will start with an introduction to probability, and then move on to the basics of statistics and regression.

The edX Supply Chain Analytics MicroMasters is designed to encourage a hands-on approach. It equally combines theoretical learning and practical application of concepts. This business and management online certification is a 15-week course which follows an instructor-led schedule. The learners can take the programme in two different tracks, namely, the paid and free audit modes. While enrolling in the free mode, the candidates will be provided access for a limited period.

The Highlights

MITx course
MIT alumni status
MicroMasters programme
15 weeks of training duration
Instructor-led module
Esteemed faculty from MIT
Hands-on approach
Free online programme
Certificate optional
Video transcripts in Chinese, English, and Spanish

Programme Offerings

Fully online Course
MITx MicroMasters programme
MIT University credits
Esteemed Faculty
Free Programme
verified certificate optional
MIT alumni status
instructor-led training

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 16540	yes	MIT Cambridge

MIT has created the Supply Chain Analytics credential and offers it entirely free of cost on edX.
Candidates who want to earn the verified certification in this MicroMasters track by MIT and edX have to pay a fee for the same. The certificate is for Rs. 16,540

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals who wish to enrol for the Supply Chain Analytics online course by edX should have basic knowledge of secondary school algebra and mathematical concepts. Also, knowledge of statistics and probability is required. Additionally, learners from Cuba, the Crimea region of Ukraine, and Iran are not eligible to participate in the programme.

For the Supply Chain Analytics course, MIT, along with edX, offers a certification in the MicroMasters credential. Students will have to register to get this certification by paying a fee and passing the proctored exam.

What you will learn

Supply Management

After completing the online course on Supply Chain Analytics, candidates will have learnt the following:

Basic analytical methods
Statistics in supply chains
How to apply basic probability models
Formulating and solving optimisation models

Who it is for

Purchasing managerSupply Chain Manager

Admission Details

Step 1. You can enrol in the Supply Chain Analytics MicroMasters programme by visiting the course webpage.

Step 2. On the homepage, you can locate the option to “Register.” Click on it and enter your details to register on edX.

Step 3. If you do not want to create a new account, you can also sign up by linking edX to your Google, Microsoft, Apple, or Facebook accounts.

Step 4. Once your registration is successful, you can log in to edX and gain access to this online programme.

Application Details

Candidates interested in pursuing the online programme on Supply Chain Analytics by MIT can register themselves by creating an account on edX. After this, they can directly log in and begin learning without filling any application form.

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What will be my key learnings from this course?

Students will learn about the primary methods as well as tools used in supply chain management.

2: Is it mandatory to be from a mathematics background to enrol for this course?

It is not mandatory to have a mathematical background. A basic understanding of algebra and a passing knowledge of statistics and probability, however, is preferable.

3: Is the course theoretical or application-based?

This online course on Supply Chain Analytics is not just theoretical, instead focuses on the applications of the tools taught in the course.

4: What projects will the candidates work on during the online programme?

The students will be working on spreadsheets extensively along with real-life business case studies on the supply chain as projects.

5: What do the candidates receive post completion of the course?

Students who complete this course as a free module will not receive the certificate. To get the MIT certified credential in this MicroMasters, students have to pay the fee.