Learning Outcomes

Introduction to AI in Supply Chains and Logistics

AI Applications in Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management

AI in Transportation and Route Optimisation

Lesson Summary

This module explores how Artificial Intelligence revolutionises logistics. Learn about AI-powered optimisation in areas like route planning, carrier selection, load balancing and last-mile delivery. Discover how AI unlocks efficiency gains, cost reductions and sustainability improvements throughout your supply chain.

Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chains and Logistics - Course Assessment

Leverage artificial intelligence to upscale your supply chains and logistics management through this free online course.

Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chains and Logistics

Discover how AI optimises inventory management, predicts demand, and revolutionises last-mile delivery. Through this course, you will gain insights into AI-driven route optimisation and dynamic safety stock management. Unlock the power of Intelligent Transportation Management Systems (I-TMS) and learn to integrate them seamlessly into your logistics operations. Join us on this journey and stay ahead in today's dynamic business landscape.

Understanding and Promoting Ethics

Security Governance

Legal and Compliance Issues

Incident Requirements

This module introduces the 5 pillars of Information Security, ISC2 Code of Professional Ethics and the security control frameworks. You'll learn about privacy regulations and the role of security in investigative processes. You'll explore the organisations' role in creating and maintaining security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Implementing Business Continuity

Risk Management Concepts

Threat Modelling

This module discusses how security risk analysis impacts business continuity planning. You’ll explore the methodologies for threat modelling and the significance of employment agreements in identifying and mitigating security risks. You’ll learn about the emerging threats and strategies for mitigating risks with actionable security policies.

Classify Information and Assets

Establish Information and Asset Handling Requirements

Provision Information and Assets Securely

Ensure Appropriate Asset Retention

Data Security Controls and Compliance Requirements

This module discusses steps to ensuring asset security. You'll learn to classify information, categorise assets and the importance of guidelines and Zero-trust policies in information and asset management. You'll explore the critical role of compliance in managing the data lifecycle and protection against breaches and unauthorised access.

Implementing Secure Design Principles

Understanding Security Models

Assessing and Mitigating Vulnerabilities in Security Architectures

Mitigating Vulnerabilities in Security Architecture

This module introduces security models and teaches you to identify vulnerabilities and enhance the security system. You'll explore strategies for aligning and implementing security controls with the organisation's risk management. You'll learn about cryptographic methods and the role of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in secure communications.

Interim Assessment 1

This assessment enables you to review your learning to determine your knowledge and understanding of the first four modules of the course. 
If you do not achieve the required grade after the first attempt, you can retake the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Cryptanalytic Attacks

Designing Site and Facility Security Controls

Managing the Information System Lifecycle

Emerging Security Technologies

This module examines how cryptanalytic attacks target weaknesses in cryptographic systems. It emphasizes integrating security early in development and covers key concepts such as security principles, Homomorphic encryption, and quantum-safe solutions to reduce vulnerabilities and combat threats.

Applying Secure Design Principles in Network Architectures

Traffic Flows and Segmentation

Securing Network Components

Network Security and Its Implications for Modern Communication

Quantum-Safe Cryptography and Post-Quantum Network Security

In this module, you'll explore the role of security network models in systematic protection against cyber threats. You'll learn about the security challenges of 5G network and transport architectures, traffic segmentation, and secure communication channel strategies to mitigate security risks.

Controlling Physical and Logical Access to Assets

Federated Identity with a Third-Party Service

Manage the Identity and Access Provisioning Lifecycle

Modern Identity and Access Management (IAM) Strategies

This module discusses strategies to control physical and logical access to sensitive information. You'll learn about the concept and application of Federated Identity Management (FIM) in simplifying access across multiple systems. You'll explore advanced authentication systems to meet security and usability requirements of organisations.

Design and Validate Assessment, Test, and Audit Strategies

Conduct Security Control Testing

Collect Security Process Data

Analyse Test Output and Generate Report

This module covers principles for designing and validating security assessments. Learn techniques to identify vulnerabilities, conduct internal, external, and third-party audits, and apply automated tools and AI-driven solutions for continuous compliance across varied environments.

Interim Assessment 2

This assessment enables you to review your learning to determine your knowledge and understanding of modules 5 to 8 of the course. 
If you do not achieve the required grade after the first attempt, you can retake the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Understand and Comply with Investigations

Conduct Logging and Monitoring Activities

Perform Configuration Management

Conduct Incident Management

This module explores digital forensics techniques and the role of IDPS and SIEM systems in monitoring, detecting, and preventing security threats. You'll learn how AI, sandboxing, and third-party security services enhance detection capabilities. You'll also examine media management, protection techniques, and data-safeguarding methods.

Implement and Support Patch and Vulnerability Management

Test Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)

Threat intelligence and Threat Hunting

This module discusses patch and vulnerability management, change management processes, and recovery strategies. You’ll explore disaster recovery, business continuity, physical security controls, and insider threat management. You’ll also learn how threat intelligence and threat-hunting techniques help enhance organisational security.

Understand & Integrate Security in the Software Development Life Cycle

Assess the Effectiveness of Software Security

Security in Software Development Methodologies

Software Security Assurance and Compliance

Secure API Development & API Security Best Practices

This module explores integrating security into SDLC methodologies and applying secure coding practices. You’ll learn to assess security in acquired software, apply controls in CI/CD pipelines, and ensure compliance. You’ll master secure API development, threat mitigation, and strategies to maintain security throughout the software lifecycle.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP 2024) - Course Assessment

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Diploma in Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP 2024)

Are you ready to become a top cybersecurity professional? This course equips you with cutting-edge skills in risk management, security governance, and threat modelling. Gain expertise in security architecture, enforce compliance and achieve CISSP certification to advance your career in cybersecurity. This course was reviewed and approved by a qualified subject matter expert, Asim Suleman, a Cybersecurity Specialist. Enrol now!

Introduction

What Was Updated?

Climate Change

What Else Was Updated?

Succeeding at Your ISO 27001 Audit

In this module, you will review the 2024 amendments to ISO 27001: 2022 and their implications for your latest ISO Audit process. You will also learn about the importance of the ISO 27001 standard and the new 2024 update and how it affects your company, climate change and its effects on humankind, and interested parties.

ISO 27001: 2022/Amd 1: 2024 Update - Information Security Management Systems - Assessment

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ISO 27001: 2022/Amd 1: 2024 Update - Information Security Management Systems

Are you ready for the latest information security changes? Our "ISO 27001: 2022/Amd 1: 2024 Amendment—Information Security Management Systems" course dives into critical updates that could impact your business. Learn how the amendment aligns with global standards addressing Climate Change. Gain insights into the audit process, understand what ISO auditors look for, and keep your company compliant and secure in an evolving landscape.

Introduction to AI in HR

AI in Employee Engagement and Retention

AI in Diversity and Inclusion

AI and the Future of HR

In this module, you will learn all about the various applications of AI in Human Resource Management. From writing out an inclusive job description to employee retention, promotion and succession planning. Study the correct use of these tools to build a thriving, innovative and future-proof workplace for yourself and your colleagues.

Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management - Course Assessment

Study AI's ability to transform recruiting, employee experiences, decision-making and more in this free online course.

Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management

If you've ever felt that Artificial Intelligence can be useful for Human Resource Management, you are right. AI is transforming recruiting, employee experiences, decision-making, and more - while safeguarding ethics. The focus of this course is on using AI to enhance rather than replace human skills. You'll learn to deploy useful tools for personnel management, predictive analytics, personalised development prospects, and much more. Enrol now.

An Overview to Modelling and Analytics

Introduction to Supply Chain

Uncertainty and Risks in Supply Chain

Decisions and Performance Measures in Supply Chain

Introduction to Analytics in Supply Chain

Analytics Framework Based on SCOR Model

Design Options for Distribution Network

This module presents the basics of modelling and analytics in the supply network. You will learn about the flows of the supply chain, measures for analysing the performance of the supply chain and how big data analytics can be leveraged in managing the supply chain.

Linear Programming

Linear Point Method

Rating and Ranking Method

Clustering Method

MCDM Techniques

This module highlights the various analytics involved in the supplier selection process. You will learn about the need for mathematical modelling in selecting suppliers, various methods of selecting suppliers and the process of converting qualitative information into numeric market information.

Transportation Cost Modelling

Min-Max and Max-Min Model

Maximum Flow Model

Shortest Path and Minimal Spanning Tree Model

This module presents the modelling and analytics techniques involved in transportation. You will learn about the various techniques available for transportation modelling, how to minimize the maximum quantity on a high cost transportation route and how to determine the shortest route when there are networks of roads.

Decision Making for Warehouse Location

Break Even and Centre of Gravity Model

Ardalan Heuristic and Transportation Cost Model

Total Cost Model

Warehouse Layout

Warehouse Space Calculation

Storage Space Calculation

This module presents the modelling and analytics techniques involved in determining the locations and space requirements of warehouses. You will learn about the various conventional and modern ways for determining warehouse locations, the procedure for determining the overall size of the warehouse and the process of estimating the space requirement and storage patterns in a warehouse.

Performance of the Entire Supply Chain

Data Envelopment Analysis

This module presents the strategic performance measurements used for improving the efficiency of the warehouse. You will learn about the procedure for measuring the performance of the warehouse, various input and output operations in the warehouse and the role of DEA,CRS and VRS models in improving performance operations of a warehouse.

Concepts in Inventory Management

Simultaneous Production and Consumption Model

Lost Sales

Multiple Items Inventory Models

Constraint on Space and Number of Orders

This module presents the concept of inventory and inventory management in the context of supply chain. You will learn about the different terminologies used in inventory management and how inventory modelling helps in dealing with the constraints on space, planned shortages with backorders and lost sales.

First Course Assessment

Safety Stock and Reorder Level

Continuous Review System

Periodic Review System

This module presents the functions of various review systems in the context of inventory management. You will learn about the tracking procedure of  inventory and how to determine the fixed interval reorder point for reviewing the inventory.

Transport Systems in India and the World

Transport Costing

Public Transport Costing

Fixing Fare for Public Transportation System

Foreign Trade Logistics

This module presents an overview of the transportation systems in the context of Supply Chain Management. You will learn about the procedure for determining transportation costs using mathematical modelling, the use of formula and passenger–kilometre approaches to fix the costs of public transports and how logistics takes place between India and its neighbouring countries.

Analytical Hierarchy Processing (AHP) Method

Technique of Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) Method

VIKOR Method

ISM Method

Forecasting Simple and Weighted Average Mean Square Error

Exponential Smoothing Method

Seasonality in Forecasting

Trend Regression

Holt's and Winters' Method

Multi Period Forecasting

This module presents the various multi-criteria decision making and forecasting methods. You will learn about the process of determining the best supplier or best product, based on multiple criteria and the procedure of forecasting when the model estimates demand and constant.

Information Distortions in Supply Chain

Coordination and Collaboration Modelling

Six Sigma Approach to Coordination

Measuring the Degree of Coordination

This module discusses the modelling coordination in Supply Chains. You will learn about the effects of information distortions in the Supply Chain and how Six Sigma and the Queuing Theory helps in developing robust coordination systems.

Risks and Supply Chain Disruptions

Modelling Risk Analytics

This module discusses the risk analytics in Supply Network Design. You will learn how risks disrupt the supply chain, the steps involved in assessing the risks and the need for mathematical modelling to estimate the riskiness of a supply chain.

Taxation

Tax Advantages

Transhipment

Flexibility

Total Cost

Echelons

This module presents the design and modelling of the Global Supply Chain. You will learn the process of designing Global Supply Chain by taking care of tax advantages. Discover how modelling the total cost of the supply chain helps in minimizing the cost  and how to design the entire supply chain right from the supplier base to the end customer.

Second Course Assessment

Advanced Diploma in Modelling and Analytics for Supply Chain Management-Course Assessment

In this free diploma in modelling and analytic, learn how Analytics can be applied to various domains of supply chain.

Advanced Diploma in Modelling and Analytics for Supply Chain Management

This free online diploma in modelling and analytics for supply management focuses on the nature and goal of supply networks and explains the impact of analytics-based supply chain decisions on the success of a firm. The course covers key metrics that track the performance of the Supply Network, identification of the key factors to be considered when designing a distribution network, and use of analytical techniques for developing a framework.

Overview of Information Technology in Workplace

Contributions of IT to the Workplace.

Information Technology and the Manager

The Challenge of Change

Six Major Trends and Implications for Management

This module discusses, what its meant by Information Technology. You will learn about how IT contributes to the workplace, major trends of IT and how IT can change your business.

What is Information?

Interpreting Information

Characteristics of Information

From Information to Knowledge

Decision Making

This module discusses information, you will learn about what information is, what influences peoples interpretation information, information's characteristics and how turn you information into knowledge.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Frameworks for Information Technology

A Framework Based on IT

The Basics of Information Systems

This module discusses frameworks available to a business organisation, various applications IT adds to a business, and you will learn about different types of information systems.

Modern Organizations

Organizational Flexibility

Strategic Issues of Information Technology

This Module discusses, IT making your organisation more modern, informal and formal organisations, factors that influence structure and design of modern organisation. You will learn about variable in IT and the importance of IT in determining a corporate strategy.

Second Assessment

Management Control

Information and Control

Management Issues and Security Issues

This module discusses managerial control of a business organisation, tools for control to different levels of management, importance of auditing information system.

The Impact of Globalization on Business

International Business Strategies

Transnational Virtual Firms and IT

In this module you will learn about the globalisation of a company, impacts it has, global business strategies, government requirements and problems of global organisations.

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Diploma in Information Technology Management

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