Online Production Management and Process Planning Course

This distance learning program qualifies professionals to plan, coordinate, and optimize operational manufacturing systems in response to shrinking innovation cycles, economic pressure, and shifting global markets. Designed primarily for specialists with practical manufacturing background or commercial qualifications in logistics and production, the course prepares participants to take on leadership responsibilities across operational production planning, resource scheduling, and workflow monitoring.

The curriculum delivers extensive technical and business expertise across core disciplines of production economics. Participants study production organization types, material requirements planning, work scheduling, cost accounting, operational controlling, and supply chain logistics, while also examining modern manufacturing procedures, quality management methodologies, and relevant occupational health and environmental safety regulations.

Instruction combines digital and printed study materials, featuring 18 comprehensive study booklets, technical reference resources, and a concluding practical case study. Learners manage their progress through the digital learning platform, assisted by academic distance tutors who grade assignments and provide individual feedback, alongside the award-winning 24/7 AI learning companion KILEA.

Applicants should possess basic commercial knowledge in production economics or logistics, typically acquired through completed vocational training or relevant work experience in an industrial enterprise. Mathematical comprehension, technical understanding, and familiarity with technical drawings are required. Enrollment is open continuously directly on the institution's website.