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What are some of the best AI certifications for logistics professionals to gain knowledge on using the technology in their jobs?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping logistics teams across the world improve their operations. As logistics pros face an increasing emphasis on just-in-time production and supply chain issues, getting goods where they need them on time is a job that requires all the help they can get — including from AI. Here, we look at some of the top AI certifications in the logistics field.
1. Machine Learning Applications for Supply Chain Planning
Certifying organization: Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills learned: Students in this course are introduced to machine learning (ML) and use Python and Microsoft Power BI to create and analyze regression, clustering and classification models to conduct predictive analytics for forecasting future demand, developing inventory policies and performing customer segmentation and predictive maintenance.
Requirements: Material is sent out ahead of time for people to familiarize themselves with the
Python and Power BI
Duration: Four half days
Test: Homework and final assignment
Cost: Currently $1,100. Georgia residents get a 50% discount.
2. AI and GenAI for Supply Chain Management
Certifying organization: International Supply Chain Educational Alliance (ISCEA)
Skills learned: The course covers machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision and how they are used in supply chain management (SCM). It discusses using AI and GenAI in SCM, including demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, sourcing optimization and logistics management, including challenges and benefits.
Requirements: Basic understanding of SCM process and data, either through graduate-level science or engineering courses or two to five years of experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing or data analytics.
Duration: Four weeks, two to three hours a week
Test: Graded assignments and exams
Cost: Currently $249
3. Introductory Data Science and AI for Supply Chain Management
Certifying organization: The University of Sydney Business School
Skills learned: This program focuses on practical AI and data strategy development for procurement, logistics, distribution and helping attendees recognize opportunities for incorporating generative and predictive AI using real problem scenarios. Students also get hands-on engagement with AI-powered platforms that don’t require any coding skills.
Duration: 45 hours of online delivery
Cost: Currently AUD $1,795. Discounts for University of Sydney members and multiple registrants from the same organization.
4. AI Enhanced Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Certifying organization: Qatar Skills
Skills learned: advanced concepts of managing the supply chain; basics of AI, machine learning and data analytics; recognizing opportunities to use AI in supply chain processes; building and using predictive models to improve the supply chain; managing risks using AI; and understanding the ethics and rules of AI in the supply chain.
Duration: 18 self-paced modules
Cost: Currently QAR 1,100
5. Post-Graduate Certificate in Strategic Supply Chain Management With AI
Certifying organization: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Skills learned: The program builds a foundation in machine learning, focusing on deploying AI and ML in supply chain systems and processes. Students learn programming for AI and analytics, AI and ML, foundations of SCM, advanced supply chain planning and intelligent supply chain strategies.
Duration: 24 weeks, eight to 10 hours a week
Test: Capstone project
Cost: Requires Coursera Plus; currently $399 for 12 months
6. Generative AI in Supply Chain Management
Certifying organization: Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Skills learned: This course demonstrates how GenAI changes the way decision makers manage and operate complex supply chains. Students review the GenAI technology as well as its applications in demand forecasting, procurement, inventory management, supply chain collaboration and pricing decisions. One of the instructors is David Simchi-Levi, a professor of engineering systems at MIT who heads MIT’s Data Science Lab.
Duration: 15 hours of live online classes
Test: Quizzes
Cost: Currently $480 outside India
7. Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chain Management
Certifying organization: International University of Applied Sciences
Skills learned: This master’s degree program consists of nine modules covering machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, inference and causality, concepts of AI in supply management, multi-agent systems, demand forecasting in inventory control and AI in procurement.
Requirements: Undergraduate degree from a state or state-recognized institution with at least European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits focusing on economics, natural sciences or technology and a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or C and proof of at least one year of professional work experience after completing undergraduate studies. Previous knowledge in advanced mathematics, advanced statistics and programming with Python. If required, the university will provide free supportive learning materials.
Duration: 12-24 months depending on if a full- or part-time student
Test: Master’s thesis
Cost: Currently $459, $548, or $726 a month depending on pace
8. AI for Logistics and Maritime
Certifying organization: Netherlands AI Coalition
Skills learned: This course is intended for professionals in the logistics and maritime markets. In 11 tracks, algorithms, AI, machine learning and federated learning are explained by experts from the field. Students cover material in several areas: what AI is and what it is not; what AI applications are already being used in logistics and maritime; how to get started with AI; how algorithms and AI reduce unloaded distances; what the role of autonomous tools will be; how to measure the results of AI;, and the future distribution of tasks between AI systems and professionals for work in logistics and maritime.
Duration: Four hours
Cost: Currently free
9. ChatGPT/Generative AI for Supply Chain Masterclass
Certifying organization: Udemy
Skills learned: the integration and application of GenAI in SCM; GenAI-driven demand forecasting and inventory optimization; implementing GenAI for efficient logistics and transportation management; measuring ROI and assessing performance metrics in GenAI-enhanced SCM systems; ethical considerations and sustainability in GenAI-driven SCM; and future trends and innovations in SCM, such as 5G and smart supply chains.
Requirements: Basic understanding of SCM principles
Duration: 1.5 hours
Test: Quizzes, exam and capstone project
Cost: Currently $54.99
10. The Future of Logistics and AI
Certifying organization: Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
Skills learned: the future of digital transformation and how technology is influencing global supply management and logistics; what AI is; AI in the context of transporting and storing goods around the world; AI-based predictive logistics applications predicting outcomes and freeing labor resources; and understanding AI technology growth rates and leadership requirements to run future organizations.
Cost: Currently $275; $195 for ISM members
