Operations Management is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program where students not only focus on complex problem solving and implementation skills, but they also learn to apply knowledge gained in the field of business operations within the global economy (e.g. operations planning, strategy, and control, supply chain management, risk management, project management, quality assurance). Since today’s business world is highly automated, you'll also learn to use information technology and innovation. Finally and perhaps most importantly, you will learn about the critical importance of human relations and interpersonal skills including a focus on Social Intelligence. The program prepares you to start earning the ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation.Available in a traditional in-class format with a September, January and May admission or as a fully online operations management program, full-time or part-time. A part-time offering for this program is available.Laptop requirementsPlease note, this program requires a laptop. It is recommended that students use a PC laptop vs. a Mac laptop, as Windows is required to be able to load program-specific software. For more information on specific requirements, visit the Laptop Requirements page on the Fanshawe CONNECTED website.