Logistics Management

Logistics is a rapidly growing field encompassing the management of goods from assembly line to the end user. The Bakersfield College Logistics Management Certificate is primarily designed to provide formal training for careers in the following logistics-related jobs: warehouse management, operations management, supply chain management; purchasing; and transportation management. Upon successful completion of the Logistics Management Certificate, students will have the skills necessary for career advancement or for obtaining an entry-level position in warehousing and supply chain management.

Based on the history of our first class, Warehouse Management in Fall 2020, there was a lot of interest even though the students were given short notice. Some students had a conflict with the day and time because of other class commitments. If each of these classes in the program were given the usual notice, then each class offered is expected to have 25-30 students enroll. If all six classes are offered each semester then total program enrollment will be150-180 students.

Bakersfield College's mission is to provide opportunities for students of all backgrounds to attain a variety of degrees or certificates. Furthermore, once the education is complete, to enable the student to secure a job and be a productive member of the community. The new Logistics Management Certificate Program will be particularly useful since Logistics is the third largest industry in Kern County and it employs thousands of people with more facilities moving here every year. Currently, there are 52 million square feet of warehouses space and millions more are being planned. 

Logistics is a rapidly-growing field encompassing the management of goods from assembly line to the end user. The Bakersfield College Logistics Management Certificate is primarily designed to provide formal training for careers in the following logistics-related jobs: warehouse management, operations management, supply chain management; purchasing; and transportation management. Upon successful completion of the Logistics Management Certificate, students will have the skills necessary for career advancement or for obtaining an entry-level position in warehousing and supply chain management.