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Brief Description
ReSHAPE Project Funding
Fully funded places are available for learners living or working in the Midlands region, counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath. Eligible learners can avail of 100% funding under ReSHAPE. For information on how to apply for the funding, please visit the ReSHAPE Website:
ReSHAPE Project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027.
Integrated business planning helps organisations align their goals, resources and operations. This 6-week, Level 9 online micro-credential introduces you to advanced Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to bring together information from across and outside the business.
You’ll learn how to coordinate plans across supply chain, finance, marketing and operations, creating one agenda, one set of priorities, and one set of figures to guide decision-making.
The module explores S&OP models, performance measures and improvement strategies to help you build a more agile, aligned and informed organisation.
Designed for professionals across a range of industries, this course will help you contribute to better forecasting, planning and performance.
This micro-credential is associated with the  MSc in Supply Chain Operations. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
During this module, you will:
Explore how to align people, processes and priorities through integrated business planning.
Learn how to apply advanced Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to balance supply, demand and capacity.
Develop the confidence to use internal and external data to inform strategic decisions and reduce bias.
Build practical skills to evaluate current S&OP processes and recommend improvements.
Key Information:
This micro-credential will be delivered online over 5 weeks.
You will be assessed using continuous skill-based assignments provided by your lecturer and tutor with no final exam. 
Part-time considerations:    
Designed for working professionals  
Evening or recorded lectures    
Additional prep and group work time    
Timetable provided after registration
To help you to be successful on this course:
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline.
If applicants have a lower result or an unrelated qualification, they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of five years industry experience (Recognised Prior Learning).
Guidelines for your applications:
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code PT6024. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.
EU - €1,250
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This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Supply chain, operations or logistics roles across manufacturing, pharma, healthcare and retail.
Planning and forecasting roles focused on aligning supply and demand.
Mid-level and senior roles in Integrated Business Planning and process improvement.
Progression to further study in operations, analytics or supply chain strategy.
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