Postgraduate Certificate in Material Management

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United Kingdom UK

20 Credits (CIQ)

Postgraduate Certificate in Material Management

UniAthena’s Postgraduate Certificate in Material Management is designed to help Professionals ace the bridging role between supplier and customer. From selecting the right supplier and negotiating the best price, to ensuring appropriate quality control and inventory levels, this PGC empowers professionals with applicable skills and key knowledge. This will help them become an integral asset to any organization’s supply chain mechanism. Armed with this Postgraduate certification, Professionals can enter the job market with in-demand skills, verifiable credentials and an edge over their competitors.

  • Earn this Postgraduate Certificate in Material Management from Cambridge International Qualifications, UK.
  • CIQ is a proud certification partner for over 100 organisations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world.
  • This 20 CIQ Credit Program comes with 100% Online Delivery, Self-Paced Learning and Personal Tutor Support for academic assistance.
  • Flexible Learning Duration: Learners may complete the Program anywhere from 21 to 60 days, as per their convenience, pace and availability.
  • No prior work experience or certification required to enrol.

Course Fee

Module Fee

$300 (To be paid upon starting the module)

PGC-CIQ Certification Fee

$200 (To be paid to claim certificate)

Total Fee

$500

Admission Requirement

English Language Proficiency

There is no formal entry requirement for this course, however a good standard of written and spoken English is required to study with us, but a formal language qualification (such as IELTS) is not necessary. Generally, your English simply needs to be sufficient to:

  • Use study materials, including online books, video and audio.

  • Complete the assessment requirement of the respective modules.

Why UniAthena?

Flexible

At UniAthena, you are in charge of your learning! You get to decide the pace of your learning based on your financial and time availability. The learning structure is modular, ensuring pace, effectiveness and momentum of your learning journey. With this byte-sized learning format you get to learn anywhere, anytime.

Affordable

With UniAthena as your learning partner, you follow a ‘Pay as you Go Scheme’ for your program, that means no upfront bulk payment of your fee. Instead, your fee will be divided into small pocket-friendly installments distributed across your program.

Accredited & Globally Accepted

UniAthena has partnered with reputed Universities and Awarding bodies, all of which are fully accredited by governmental regulatory bodies in their respective countries. Universities are NARIC Approved and are part of European Higher education, Bologna process, making the programs recognised worldwide.

Stackable

Byte-sized learning formats ensure that each learning item carries tangible value in terms of learning outcome, which allows learners to stack or combine small units into higher education credits toward a degree or diploma. At any point of time during your course, you can claim a certificate/diploma based on the credits you have earned so far.

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Certification

Postgraduate Certificate in Material Management
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Flexible Duration

21 - 60 Days
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Learning

Online

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What You Get

You will be receiving the following certificates as specified below:

All certificate and transcript images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of respective Universities or Awarding Bodies.

What You Learn

Module 1

Postgraduate Certificate in Material Management

Material Management

Duration: 21 - 60 Days

This module provides master-level expertise in Materials Management. It defines the role of the Materials Manager and explores the processes involved in daily operations. The module further equips the learner to supplement an effective supply chain network.

21 - 60 Days

Level: EQF Level 7

Credits: 20 CIQ Credits

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It is really easy to start with us. You can register for this course with minimum details and get access to one of the modules of this course for 7 days.

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Partners of this Programme

Cambridge International Qualifications (CIQ), UK is a professional awarding body based in the United Kingdom. CIQ is founded on the vision of helping individual learners and employers in attaining quality accredited awards. With centers across the Middle East, Europe and the African region, CIQ is a proud certification partner for more than 100 organizations and has a progression pathway with some of the leading universities across the world.


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What Our Students Say About Us

Our students speak about their learning experience at UniAthena, how the courses sharpened their management skills and the support they received at every stage.

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Admission Process

Please find below the detailed steps to be followed as a part of the admission process.

Why This Course ?

Course Resources

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Why This Course ?

1

Niche Specialisation in a Global Industry

As the global logistics market heads toward USD 11.23 trillion by 2026, material management is no longer a supporting function, it has emerged as a catalyst of organizational competitiveness and adaptability.

2

Application-based Insights

This PGC is designed to deliver the latest industry insights that Learners can actively implement and benefit from in their daily operations. This elevates the program from being a famed credential to an enriching, impactful learning experience. 

3

Comprehensive Curriculum

In addition to covering the theoretical and practical elements of Material Management, the PGC also explores Total Quality Management and Supply Chain Management, allowing learners to broaden their perspectives and become an all-rounded player in the industry.

How You Learn ?

Engage with a scientifically developed learning pedagogy that ensures a quality and effective journey for the learners. Enjoy a seamless learning experience tailored to your level of expertise on the subject matter.

Course Team

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Register on the UniAthena Website for a 7-day trial.
2. The admissions team will guide you through the course details.
3. Enroll in the program by paying the registration fee.
4. On successful payment, you will receive an official "Admission Letter" along with the fee receipt.
5. Access your portal and enjoy learning.

Interested candidates need to submit any Identity Proof to verify their identity.

Interested learners can directly enroll in the program, as there is no prerequisite for prior certifications. However, If the learner wishes to progress to any Master's Program they should meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

After registering for the course, you can freely access the learning resources for the first three lessons of Unit 1 in the module. This access will be available for 7 days from the date of registration. To continue the course after this period, you will need to enroll in the program by paying the course fee.

After enrolling in a particular program or receiving the admission letter, we are unable to offer refunds as per our policy. However, prior to enrollment, all learners have the option to utilize the free trial period, which lasts between 3 to 7 days.

The Referral Policy is a UniAthena initiative to make our programs more affordable to the learners. Learners can share programs with friends, family or even peers. If the Invitee enrolls for the suggested program, the next module is made free of charge.

Yes. Students may request a course transfer by submitting an application to the Academic Department. Upon approval, the transfer will be processed. A USD 300 course transfer fee applies for programs such as MBA, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and DBA, while a USD 100 transfer fee applies for transfers between Microcredit courses.

The core resources of the program are video classes and related reading materials. The video lessons and reading materials will provide you with adequate knowledge to understand the module content. Additionally, you will also be learning from the online library, additional learning materials and case studies curated by faculty.

Yes, whenever a learner joins, she/he will be assigned a Personal Tutor, whom the learners can reach out for any academic assistance. For any non-academic assistance, learners can reach out to the Student Engagement & Experience ([email protected]).

There are no written exams for this program. Instead, it employs both summative and formative assessment methods, consisting of unit-wise quizzes and assignments. You can find these quizzes and assignments under the 'Project Details' section in the learning portal. Each quiz allows two attempts, with the best score recorded. To unlock the assignment, you must complete the quiz first. Assignments can only be submitted once, and after submission, no further changes are allowed.
 

After you submit the assignment and quiz, the assessor will evaluate and provide feedback, including results (your grade), within 7 days of your submission. If you fail, you will receive detailed feedback explaining the reasons for the failure. You will need to revise your work based on the assessor’s comments and resubmit the assignment within 7 days of receiving your results. There are no additional fees for resubmission.
 

If you do not resubmit the assignment within 60 days, you may request an extension for resubmission by paying an extension fee. If you fail again on your resubmission, you may apply for a retake by paying a retake fee.

The course outlines and learning outcomes are provided within the assignment brief for your reference.

Once you have registered for the Postgraduate Certificate in Material Management, the maximum time allowed to complete the program is 60 days. If you are unable to complete the course within 60 days, you may apply for an extension of 30 days by paying a Course Extension fee of USD 100.

The minimum duration of the course is 21 days though some exceptions may apply.

CIQ certificates are issued within 60 to 90 days of completing the course.

Contact [email protected] for assistance regarding delays.