Course Curriculum

Lesson 01: Introduction to Inventory Control 00:05:00
Lesson 02: Inventory Control 00:04:00
Lesson 03: Inventory Issues 00:07:00
Lesson 04: Pareto Analysis 00:02:00
Lesson 05: Application of Pareto 00:06:00
Lesson 06: Slow Moving and Non Moving Items 00:06:00
Lesson 07: Inventory Procurement 00:09:00
Lesson 08: Reorder Level and EOQ 00:06:00
Lesson 09: Excel Inventory Control 00:07:00
Lesson 10: Excel Inventory Control Continued 00:04:00

Overview

Course Overview

Inventory Control Using MIS shows you how to manage stock accurately and efficiently, a skill every growing business relies on. This course covers the essentials of inventory control, from spotting common inventory issues to using Pareto analysis to focus on what matters most. You’ll learn how to handle slow-moving and non-moving stock, manage procurement, and calculate reorder levels and economic order quantity. The course also brings in practical MIS tools, showing you how Excel can support smarter, faster inventory decisions. This MIS-based course is ideal for anyone working in operations, supply chain, or business administration who wants stronger, data-driven inventory skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the core principles of inventory control within a business
  • Identify common inventory issues and how to resolve them effectively
  • Apply Pareto analysis to prioritise high-impact inventory items
  • Manage slow-moving and non-moving stock to reduce waste
  • Plan inventory procurement using structured, reliable methods
  • Calculate reorder levels and economic order quantity accurately
  • Use Excel-based MIS tools to track and control inventory data

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised CPD accredited certification. You can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at the cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

It doesn’t matter if you are an aspiring professional or absolute beginner; this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with critical skills and an accredited certification attesting to your knowledge.

The Inventory Control Using MIS is fully available to anyone, and no previous qualifications are needed to enrol. All Cambridge Open Academy needs to know is that you are eager to learn and are over 16.

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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