Syllabus

The Production Planning program of TECH Global University is a customized study that is taught in a 100% online format so you can choose the time and place that best suits your availability, schedule and interests. A one-month program that aims to be a unique and stimulating experience that will lay the foundations for your success as an expert in information and communication technologies. 

What you study is very important. The abilities and skills you acquire are fundamental. You won't find a more complete syllabus than this, believe us..."  

Syllabus

The content of the Postgraduate certificate in Production Planning is designed to promote the development of managerial skills that enable more rigorous decision making in uncertain environments. Over the course of 100 hours, the student analyzes a plethora of practical cases through individual and team work. It is, therefore, an authentic immersion in real business situations. This study deals in depth with all operational areas of the company and is designed to train managers and industry experts to understand logistics and operations from a strategic, international and innovative perspective. A plan designed for you, focused on your professional improvement and that prepares you to achieve excellence in the field of technological strategy. 

A program that understands both yours and your company's needs through innovative content based on the latest trends, and supported by the best educational methodology and an exceptional faculty, which will provide you with the skills to solve critical situations, creatively and efficiently.   

This Production Planning takes place over 6 weeks and is made up of just 1 module:

Module 1. Strategic Planning and IT Project Management

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate Certificate in Production Planning completely online. During the 6 weeks of the specialization, the student will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, which will allow the students to self-manage their study time. 

Module 1. Strategic Planning and IT Project Management

1.1. Global Map of IT Systems (I): ERP, MRP, SGA, MES

1.1.1. ERP 
1.1.2. MRP 
1.1.3. SGA 
1.1.4. MES 

1.2. Global Map of IT Systems (II): eCommerce, Corporate Web, BI, Simulation, Machine Learning, CMMS,

1.2.1. Omnichannel 
1.2.2. eCommerce 
1.2.3. Corporate Website
1.2.4. BI (Business Intelligence)
1.2.5. Machine Learning

1.3. IT Systems: High Availability, Security, Maintenance

1.3.1. Security Plan
1.3.2. Roles in security management
1.3.3. Regulatory compliance
1.3.4. Security: Architecture and engineering

1.4. IS strategic planning

1.4.1. Introduction to Business Process Management
1.4.2. Advantages of BPM implementation
1.4.3. Stages for BPM implementation  
1.4.4. BPM Suites

1.5. IT Project Management

1.5.1. Organization of a project (supplier)
1.5.2. Organization of a project (customer)
1.5.3. PMO 
1.5.4. Basic execution process
1.5.5. Execution process (detail)

1.5.5.1. Environments 

1.5.6. Time planning
1.5.7. Economic valuation

1.6. Corporate Social Responsibility in IT Projects

1.6.1. Corporate Social Responsibility
1.6.2. Principles of Corporate social responsibility   
1.6.3. Benefits of Corporate social responsibility   
1.6.4. Guidelines  
1.6.5. Measurement of Corporate social responsibility   
1.6.6. Regulations of Corporate social responsibility 

1.7. Finance and Responsible Investment in IT Projects

1.7.1. Sustainable finance

1.7.1.1. Sustainable finance products
1.7.1.2. Main functions of sustainable finance

1.7.2. Socially responsible investment

1.7.2.1. Economic-financial analysis
1.7.2.2. Initial steps to make a socially responsible investment
1.7.2.3. ESG criteria

1.7.3. Examples of international sustainability indices
1.7.4. SRI strategies
1.7.5. Benefits of SRI investment

1.8. Business and the Environment in IT Projects

1.8.1. Climate Change
1.8.2. Environmental management

1.8.2.1. Sustainable development and strategy
1.8.2.2. Sustainable enterprise
1.8.2.3. Commitment and environmental diagnosis
1.8.2.4. Environmental initiatives in companies
1.8.2.5. Benefits of being sustainable

1.8.3. Examples of companies with environmental initiatives

1.9. Systems and Tools for Responsible Management in IT

1.9.1. CSR: corporate social responsibility
1.9.2. Essential aspects for implementing a responsible management strategy
1.9.3. Steps for the implementation of a corporate social responsibility management system  

1.9.3.1. Analyzing the current situation
1.9.3.2. Assessing social responsibilities
1.9.3.3. Design the action program
1.9.3.4. Develop and implement the action plan designed
1.9.3.5. Evaluate and monitor compliance with the CSRs
1.9.3.6. Learning and continuous improvement

1.9.4. CSR tools and standards

1.10. Business ethics in IT projects

1.10.1. Ethics and business ethics
1.10.2. Values of business ethics 
1.10.3. Characteristics of the code of ethics
1.10.4. Benefits of business ethics
1.10.5. Are the ethical criteria met?
1.10.6. Who is in charge of ensuring that ethical criteria are met within the company?

A unique, key and decisive learning experience, to boost your professional development and make the ultimate leap" 

Teaching Objectives

This program is designed to strengthen management and leadership skills, as well as to develop new skills and abilities that will be essential in your professional development. After the program you will be able to make global decisions with an innovative perspective and an international vision. 

International experience, ethical commitment, and business acumen are some of the most sought-after characteristics in executives in the digital age"  

TECH makes the goals of their students their own goals too
Working together to achieve them

The Postgraduate certificate in Production Planning will enable the students to:

  1. Develop strategies to improve the company'sprofitability
  2. Describe the procedures for establishing decision criteria for process outsourcing, RFQs and signing of logistics service contracts
  3. Explain the interactions and impact of operational decisions on the company's production
  4. Implement advanced production and quality management techniques and systems
  5. Develop advanced Sales & Operations Planning
  6. Define who is in charge of ensuring that ethical criteria are met within the company

Postgraduate Certificate in Production Planning

Supplier selection is a fundamental aspect in the modern business world, which is why there is a wide range of job opportunities for business professionals specialized in this area. Understanding the current need for academic processes that allow the professional access to this occupational niche, in TECH Global University we have developed our Postgraduate Certificate in Production Planning, designed for the training of professionals adapted to the volatile economic conditions of the modern business world. Similarly, this postgraduate course includes the updating of aspects such as: the different stages of identification and study of a potential supplier, and the proper ethical and communicative management in dealing with it.

Study a postgraduate course for supplier management online

The responsibility involved in the process of finding and choosing a supplier requires a high and adequate preparation by the specialized professional. In our Postgraduate Course, through a modular academic approach of the highest quality, you will access the global knowledge of the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for the correct performance of the tasks corresponding to the planning and search of suppliers. In this way, the professional is updated in relevant concepts such as: the importance of determining key criteria in the selection process of a supplier according to the needs of the company; the development and planning of risk mitigation strategies in the selection of suppliers; and the incidence of factors such as payment terms and discounts and promotions in such selection processes.