Program Description
The Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Certificate of Credit Program provides instruction that will allow graduates to function safely and effectively in the warehouse environment. Topics include workforce skills, warehousing and distribution processes, technology skills, and representative warehousing skills.
Career Information
Occupation
Warehouse Worker
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 9% nationally and 11% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $28,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Von Gatewood
Program Coordinator, Supply Chain Management
Academic Building C2207B
vgatewood@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4675
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 1 term
Program Credit Hours: 9
Estimated Program Cost: $1,842
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (9 Credits)
| CWDS 1540 | Working in the Warehousing Environment | 2 |
| CWDS 1560 | Warehousing Core and Workforce Skills | 2 |
| CWDS 1580 | Warehousing and Distribution Process | 2 |
| CWDS 1600 | Warehousing Technology Skills | 2 |
| CWDS 1620 | Representative Warehouse Skills | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 9
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply the requirements for working in the warehouse environment.
2. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply the requirements for working in the warehouse environment.
3. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply warehousing and distribution processes.
4. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to use technology in the workplace.