Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Procurement Technical Certificate

For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

This technical certificate program offers the opportunity for formal study in the growing field of Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Center/Warehouse Management, Sourcing & Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Study in the program is designed to provide career growth. Students completing the Certificate Program may apply the coursework toward the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Management concentration, and the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration.

This program is fully available for online delivery plus limited availability for on-ground delivery.

The Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Procurement Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

Program​ Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe practical applications that address real-life challenges and opportunities in logistics and supply chain management.
  2. Describe the latest professional concepts of transportation management and apply them in a global supply chain environment.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the role warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) play in the supply chain.
  4. Recognize the impact of purchasing and supply chain management on the competitive success and profitability of modern organizations.

CIP Code: (32) 52.0203.00    SOC CODE 11-3071

Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)


  • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1010 - *Transportation Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1030 - *Distribution Center & Warehouse Management Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 2040 - *Sourcing & Procurement Credits: (3)

Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)


Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

Fall Semester - Credits (9)


  • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 2040 - *Sourcing & Procurement Credits: (3)

Spring Semester - Credits (9)


  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1010 - *Transportation Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1030 - *Distribution Center & Warehouse Management Credits: (3)