Transportation Systems Online Course & Certificate

This course will introduce students to the role that transportation systems play in creating a competitive advantage for a global supply chain. The course will emphasize the operation, design, and analysis of effective transportation systems. 

After completing Transportation Systems students will be equipped with a basic understanding of the following:

• The role that transportation plays in a global supply chain.
• The major transportation modes.
• Inbound versus Outbound
• Domestic versus International
• Modal control (Rail, TL, LTL, Parcel, Air, etc.)
• Transportation and distribution operations and associated documentation.
• Global freight flows and international trade regulations.
• Methods to develop optimal transportation strategies for supply chain partners.
• Methods to critically analyze and mitigate the risks associated with a transportation strategy. 

This course is designed for professional currently employed or seeking employment in transportation and logistics. No previous coursework or experience required.

 Students will be assigned 5 homework assignments, and 1 final exam for each course. 

1. Overview of Transportation
2. Transportation Modes
3. Transportation decisions (mode selection, fleet size)
4. Motor Carriers (TL, LTL, Parcel) & Railroads
5. Airlines, Water Carriers,  & Pipelines
6. International Transportation
7. Transportation Policy
8. Transportation Costing & Pricing
9. Transportation Risk Management
10. Delivery Transport Decisions
11. Information Technologies
12. Network Modeling

 This course is Instructor-led and delivered through our award-winning online Learning Management System.