Supply Chain Analytics Specialization (Rutgers on Coursera)
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What you'll learn
You use Excel and data analysis to forecast demand, set inventory levels and benchmark suppliers, practicing the same regression and forecasting methods that AI planning tools automate.
- Demand analytics
- Inventory analytics
- Sourcing analytics
- Business intelligence and competitive analysis
Source: the provider's official page ↗
Is this right for you?
- Level
- Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.
- What you get
- A certificate from a name employers know, ready to add to LinkedIn and your résumé the day you finish.
- How you learn
- Online, self paced, about 13 hrs.
- How to use it
- Add it to LinkedIn under Licenses and certifications, post it with one thing you learned, and name the exact skills on your résumé. Then bring it up in interviews and show how you use AI to get more done.
- Why it's worth it
- Fast, practical proof that you are ahead on AI. It shows initiative, gives you skills you can use the same day, and hands you something concrete to talk about with every hiring manager.
What you will payPrice not publishedThe provider does not publish a price. Ask before you commit.
- Time
- 6 courses; course pages list 14, 16, 13, 12, 9 and 13 hours (about 77 hours).
- Before you start
- None required (Beginner). Coursera account. Business or supply chain knowledge helps.
- How you are tested
- Online, self paced (Coursera).
- Renewal
- None stated.
- Full cost details
- Paid Coursera enrollment or Coursera Plus; the FAQ says it cannot be taken for free (financial aid available). Fee not shown on the page loaded.
- Where it applies
- Online; open internationally.
Checked at the source Oct 21, 2026
Sources and what we verified
Coursera page: Rutgers, six courses with hours, Beginner, cannot be taken for free ↗What we verified: Page conflicts on five vs six courses and on total time (8 weeks at 3 hours vs 77 course hours). Analytics focused rather than AI tool focused; included as the analytics base for forecasting work.
Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.
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