Description
Course Name: Professional Certificate in Materials Management
Course Id: PCMM/Q0002.
Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: The Professional Certificate in Materials Management develops practical knowledge and skills required to plan, acquire, control, store and utilize organizational materials efficiently. The course focuses on materials planning, forecasting, classification, standardization, codification, purchasing, inventory control, stores administration, material handling, value analysis, surplus disposal and materials cost control. It prepares learners to support uninterrupted material availability while controlling inventory investment, waste and operational costs.
Duration: Three Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and examination fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
- A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of the examination.
- A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 days of the declaration of the result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| How Students will be Graded: | ||||||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | ||||
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | ||||
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | ||||
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | ||||
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | ||||
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) | ||||
| 6 | 40-50 | P (Pass) | ||||
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) | ||||
Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus
Module 1: Fundamentals and Organization of Materials Management: Concept of Materials Management, Scope of Materials Management, Objectives of Materials Management, Importance of Material Availability, Integrated Materials Management, Functions of Materials Department, Materials Management Cycle, Categories of Industrial Materials, Organization of Materials Department, Duties of Materials Personnel, Interdepartmental Coordination, Materials Policies and Procedures.
Module 2: Materials Planning and Requirement Control: Material Requirement Planning, Material Demand Forecasting, Production Material Requirements, Bill of Materials, Master Production Schedule Awareness, Material Requirement Calculation, Lead-Time Analysis, Material Availability Planning, Gross and Net Material Requirements, Material Requirement Scheduling, Material Shortage Control, Materials Planning Records.
Module 3: Material Classification, Codification and Standardization: Classification of Materials, Material Identification, Material Coding Principles, Codification Systems, Development of Material Codes, Material Specifications, Standardization of Materials, Simplification of Materials, Variety Reduction, Substitution of Materials, Value Analysis, Value Engineering Fundamentals.
Module 4: Materials Purchasing and Inventory Control: Purchasing Principles, Purchase Requisition, Purchasing Cycle, Supplier Selection, Purchase Order Processing, Inventory Control Principles, Selective Inventory Control, ABC Analysis, VED Analysis Awareness, FSN Analysis, Stock-Level Determination, Reorder Point and Economic Order Quantity Fundamentals.
Module 5: Stores, Material Handling and Stock Verification: Functions of Stores, Stores Organization, Receipt of Materials, Inspection and Acceptance, Storage and Preservation, Bin Location and Material Identification, Material Issue and Return Procedures, Material Handling Principles, Material Movement Control, Stock Records, Physical Stock Verification, Inventory Discrepancy Reconciliation.
Module 6: Materials Cost, Surplus and Performance Control: Material Cost Components, Materials Budgeting, Inventory Investment Control, Carrying and Ordering Costs, Material Loss and Waste Control, Slow-Moving Materials, Non-Moving Materials, Surplus Materials, Obsolete Materials, Scrap Identification and Disposal, Materials Performance Measurement, Materials Management Information and Reporting.
Job Opportunities after Professional Certificate in Materials Management
Certified learners can pursue entry and support-level opportunities in materials planning, materials control, stores, inventory, purchasing and industrial operations.
Top Roles: Materials Executive, Materials Assistant, Materials Coordinator, Stores Executive, Inventory Executive, Material Planning Assistant, Purchase Assistant, Stock Controller, Stores Coordinator and Materials Control Assistant.
Key Skills: Materials planning, requirement calculation, material classification, codification, standardization, purchasing, inventory control, stock-level management, stores administration, stock verification, material cost control and surplus management.
Salary Range (India):
- Entry-level: ₹2.5–6 LPA
- Mid-level: ₹6–12 LPA
- Senior-level: ₹12–25+ LPA
Scope: Opportunities are available in materials planning, materials control, stores, inventory and purchasing departments across manufacturing, engineering, automobile, construction, pharmaceutical and industrial organizations.
