Supply Chain & Logistics Advanced Certificate costs R299 once — about 16 hours, self-paced, for South Africans. Pass the graded final (70%) to earn a verifiable TradeCaravan certificate with a unique ID.
Step up from understanding the supply chain to running it. This advanced certificate covers distribution network design, sales and operations planning, multi-echelon inventory, freight procurement and rate negotiation, customs and duty strategy under South Africa’s trade agreements, and the cost-to-serve and working-capital numbers that finance actually asks about. Built for people already working in logistics, procurement, planning or trade who want to make and defend the expensive decisions.
Who it’s for: Planners, buyers, freight and customs professionals, warehouse and distribution managers, and operations leads who already know the basics and now own budgets, service levels or supplier relationships.
Before you start: Supply Chain Foundations (free) is the recommended starting point. It is not enforced — if you already work in the field, start here.
What you’ll learn
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Distribution Network DesignLocked
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Forecasting and Sales & Operations PlanningLocked
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Inventory Optimisation and Service LevelsLocked
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Transport Economics and Freight ProcurementLocked
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Customs Strategy and Duty OptimisationLocked
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Cost-to-Serve, Performance and Supply Chain FinanceLocked
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Final examLocked
Complete every module quiz first
Frequently asked questions
How much does Supply Chain & Logistics Advanced Certificate cost?
It is R299, paid once. There is no subscription and no renewal — the course is yours for life, including every retake of the quizzes and the final exam. It is not included in Pro or Pro+. Supply Chain Foundations remains free for everyone.
How long does Supply Chain & Logistics Advanced Certificate take?
About 16 hours of guided study across 6 modules plus a graded final exam. It is self-paced — most learners finish in two to three weeks.
What is the pass mark?
Each module quiz and the final exam need 70% to pass. You can retry unlimited times. Passing the final issues your certificate.
How do employers verify a TradeCaravan certificate?
Every certificate has a unique ID (TC-SCF-…) and a QR code. Opening /verify/{id}/ on tradecaravan.co.za shows the holder name, course, issue date and final score — no login required.
Is this an official SARS or Transnet qualification?
No. It is a TradeCaravan foundations certificate of completion. It teaches supply-chain concepts with South African context; it is not a SARS tariff determination, a Transnet licence, or a regulated professional designation.