Warehouse & Distribution Operations costs R299 once — about 14.5 hours, self-paced, for South Africans. Pass the graded final (70%) to earn a verifiable TradeCaravan certificate with a unique ID.
A warehouse is where supply chain strategy either works or quietly falls apart. This certificate covers warehouse layout and flow, putaway and slotting, the four picking methods and what each costs, the order-to-delivery process end to end, cycle counting and inventory accuracy, and returns and reverse logistics. Built for warehouse and distribution managers, fulfilment and e-commerce operators, and anyone who has inherited a building that was laid out by whoever got there first.
Who it’s for: Warehouse and distribution managers, fulfilment and e-commerce operators, stock controllers, and operations leads who own a building, a team and a service level.
Before you start: No formal prerequisite. Supply Chain Foundations covers the vocabulary used here — inventory, lead time, service level — if any of it is new.
What you’ll learn
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Warehouse Strategy and LayoutLocked
Included when you buy the course
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Receiving, Putaway and SlottingLocked
Included when you buy the course
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Picking, Packing and DispatchLocked
Included when you buy the course
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Order Management and FulfilmentLocked
Included when you buy the course
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Inventory Accuracy and Cycle CountingLocked
Included when you buy the course
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Returns, Reverse Logistics and SustainabilityLocked
Included when you buy the course
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Final examLocked
Complete every module quiz first
Frequently asked questions
How much does Warehouse & Distribution Operations 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 Warehouse & Distribution Operations take?
About 14.5 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.