Supply Chain Management
Offered by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey.
Supply Chain Management is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Supply Chain Management. It is structured in 5 modules, over 2 months. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 16.2K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Supply Chain Management courses collection, where we compare it against 3 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 2 months |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.7★ (16.2K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Supply Chain Management is a beginner-level course on Coursera offered by Rutgers the State University of New Jersey. It runs for two months and is taught in English. The course is self-paced and includes a shareable certificate upon completion.
The syllabus covers five core areas. Supply Chain Logistics introduces how goods move through networks and the basics of transportation and inventory. Supply Chain Operations focuses on process analysis, quality control and efficiency improvements. Supply Chain Planning teaches demand forecasting, inventory optimisation and scheduling. Supply Chain Sourcing explores supplier selection, contract negotiation and risk management. Supply Chain Management Strategy ties the functions together with design, resilience and competitive advantage.
Learners who complete the course can map a end-to-end supply chain, identify bottlenecks in logistics operations, build simple demand forecasts, evaluate supplier risk and design a basic supply chain strategy. These are practical skills that apply to roles in operations, procurement and logistics coordination.
The course does not cover advanced data analytics, digital twin modelling or blockchain-based tracking. Learners seeking those topics may prefer the Udemy warehouse management course or the Coursera e-commerce specialisation, which are shorter and focus on specific niches.
Financial aid is available for eligible learners. The course is free to audit, but a certificate requires payment or financial aid approval.
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 2 months.
Module 1 · Supply Chain Logistics
Module 2 · Supply Chain Operations
Module 3 · Supply Chain Planning
Module 4 · Supply Chain Sourcing
Module 5 · Supply Chain Management Strategy
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 16.2K learners on Coursera (checked 6 Nov 2026).
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Compiled by the CoursesGlobal editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 6 November 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Management This |
 Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 2 months | Highest rated (4.7★ from 16.2K reviews) | |
| Supply Chain Management for E-commerce |
Coursera
|
4.6★ | Check price | 5h 15m | Quickest to finish (5h 15m) | View ↗ |
| Warehouse Management in Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
 Udemy
|
4.5★ | ₹499 | 14 hours | Most popular — 45.8K learners | View ↗ |
| Automotive Industrial Engineering |
Coursera
|
4.2★ | Check price | 6h 15m | Beginner-friendly · 6h 15m | View ↗ |
Common questions
How much does Supply Chain Management cost?
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Does Supply Chain Management come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Supply Chain Management take?
Coursera lists it at 2 months. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Supply Chain Management suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Supply Chain Management cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Supply Chain Logistics and going on to Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Sourcing, Supply Chain Management Strategy. The full outline is on this page.