Program Overview: 

What is Logistics? 

A career in logistics involves managing the efficient movement, storage, and delivery of goods and materials throughout the supply chain. Earn a SCPro Fundamentals Certificate after completing only 2 courses and training modules that align with an in-demand career that offers high paying salaries! 

Program Details

Certificate Overview

Our new AI in Logistics Program prepares learners for today’s fast-changing supply chain industry. After completing two 8-week courses, you will gain core knowledge of logistics, operations, and inventory control while learning how AI and Generative AI are reshaping the movement and delivery of goods. Graduates can earn the SCPro Fundamentals Certificate, a professional credential that validates foundational knowledge of supply chain management principles. 

Careers in Logistics

This training can prepare graduates for high-demand careers such as Supply Chain Managers, Warehouse Logistics Managers, and Procurement Managers, earning an average median annual salary of $57,490.  

Required Courses

AI in Logistics I

This Level One course is fully online, twice a week, for eight weeks. After successfully completing this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and training they need for various jobs in the Logistics Supply Chain Sector.

These include: Stockers and Order Fillers, Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, and Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks.  

Cost for AI in Logistics I: $3,200 

Note: Funding opportunities are available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Consult your local Workforce Development Board (e.g., Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network [LBWIN]) for more information. Additional funding opportunities may also be available. Please contact Miguel R. Curiel for more information. 

AI in Logistics II

This Level Two course is fully online, twice a week, for eight weeks, for a total of sixteen weeks – when combined with the Level One course. After successfully completing this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and training they need for various jobs in the Logistics Supply Chain Sector.

These include all positions listed in the Level One Course Description in addition to: First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Workers, Cargo and Freight Agents, and Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers.  

Cost for AI in Logistics II: $2,868  

Note: Funding opportunities are available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Consult your local Workforce Development Board (e.g., Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network [LBWIN]) for more information. Additional funding opportunities may also be available. Please contact Miguel R. Curiel for more information. 

Next Steps

1. To attend an Online or In-Person Informational Session, please register here. 
2. To apply for this program, fill-out the AI in Logistics Program Registration Form. 
3. To learn more about this program: 
   Contact: Miguel R Curiel, Workforce Development Specialist 
   Email: mcuriel@lbcc.edu
   Phone: (562) 938-3876
   Or fill out our Interest Form for AI in Logistics and a Program Specialist will contact you soon. 

Success Story

A Spring 2024 graduate is now a part of the non-profit Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) SoCal Roundtable. She is a Customer Service Representative at AdelWiggins Aerospace Manufacturing and credits her career advancements in part to our program. Our courses have inspired this student to one day manage a Supply Chain team and obtain an MBA. She has expressed how valuable her professors are, and she describes them as a “tressure” who prepared her for future jobs, gave valuable insights, and kept the course engaging. 

Refund Policy

All cancellations must be via email or telephone within 48 hours of the start of the seminar/workshop date. No refunds will be provided for a cancellation of a confirmed registration within the 48-hour period before the class start date. If you cancel and wish to enroll in a future seminar/workshop, you may transfer your paid fees to the future seminar/workshop. 
 
If for some reason you are not able to attend this course, please note that we may have other dates and times available, so please contact us to reschedule. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (562) 938-3248. 

Note: The department reserves the right to add or cancel classes and make adjustments in the scheduled days, hours, room assignments, fees or instructors of any class. 

Grievance Procedure

The AI in Logistics Program is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful learning environment. Students who have concerns related to instruction, grading, communication, or any part of the program may follow the steps below. 

1. Informal Resolution
   Students are encouraged to first discuss the concern directly with the instructor when possible. Many issues can be resolved quickly through clarification or conversation. 

2. Filing a Formal Grievance
   If the issue is not resolved informally, or if the student prefers not to speak with the instructor, they may submit a formal grievance. The grievance should include:
   
   – Student name and contact information
   – Course name and session dates 
   – Description of the issue 
   – Any steps already taken
   – Desired outcome
   
   Grievances may be sent to the Workforce Development Office at wfdev@lbcc.edu or by calling (562) 938-3248 for support.

3. Review Process
   A Workforce Development staff member will acknowledge receipt within 5 business days, review the concern, and provide a written response within 10–15 business days. 

4. Appeal 
   If the student is unsatisfied with the decision, they may submit a written appeal within 10 business days. The Program Manager or designee will review the appeal and issue a final decision. 

5. Confidentiality and Non-Retaliation 
   All grievances will be handled as confidentially as possible. Students who raise concerns in good faith will not experience retaliation or negative impact on their course participation.