Looking to strengthen your knowledge of warehousing, stores, and stock control? The VCARE CSSC, Certified Stores and Stock Controller, is designed for professionals who want to better understand store and warehouse operations, improve stock control, and build stronger practical knowledge of warehousing and inventory activities.
What is CSSC – Certified Stores and Stock Controller?
The Certified Stores and Stock Controller (CSSC) programme focuses on the practical side of warehousing and stock management. It helps professionals understand the role of the store and warehouse, the responsibilities of store and warehouse personnel, and how stock is managed and moved into, through, and out of the warehouse for internal and external customers.
The programme covers the role of the store in the modern supply chain, the need for safety and security, the receipt, storage, and issuing of stock, and the proper management of a company’s valuable assets. It also focuses on continuous improvement and on making store operations more productive and reliable.
Participants in the CSSC programme learn how warehousing and stock control support customer service, operational performance, and day-to-day supply chain activities. Through practical topics and real operational examples, learners build knowledge they can apply directly in the workplace.
Who is CSSC for?
The CSSC certification is well suited for professionals who are involved in warehousing, stores, stock control, or inventory-related activities, such as:
- Warehouse, distribution, and logistics managers or supervisors
- Stores and stock professionals responsible for inventory control
- Employees involved in warehouse, stores, inventory, or procurement activities
- Stock controllers managing stock levels and inventory value
- Professionals who want stronger knowledge of warehouse and stock methods
- Employees who work closely with supply chain leadership
- Career starters in warehousing, stores, or stock control
- Bachelor’s and Master’s students seeking a recognised certification
Module 1. Introduction to Stores and Stock Control
You learn the basics of warehousing and supply chain management, roles and responsibilities, and customer service.
Module 2. Store Safety and Security
This module focuses on risk and safety management, warehouse safety and PPE, and emergency situations and precautions.
Module 3. Store Operations
You build knowledge in stores layout, stores productivity and continuous improvement, materials handling and storage equipment, and transportation.
Module 4. Stock Identification and Stock Control
This module covers classifying and coding stock, stock taking, and stock audits.
Module 5. Stock Movement
You study inbound logistics, stock issues, stock returns, reverse logistics, and distribution management.
When you are ready, you can schedule your CSSC certification exam online. The final exam consists of:
- 100 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Online iProctored exam
- Passing criteria of 60%
- 1 final exam retake free of charge if unsuccessful on the first attempt
The exam consists of the following topics:
- Introduction to Stores and Stock Control – 10%
- Stores Safety and Security – 15%
- Store Operations – 25%
- Stock Identification and Stock Control – 20%
- Stock Movement – 30%
After completing the course, you will receive a digital badge that you can share on social media to show your achievement.
After passing the final exam, you will receive a certificate with verifiable credentials. The certificate is valid for 3 years. To keep it valid, VCARE requires you to continue learning and stay up to date with changes in supply chain and value chain management.
InCompany training
Looking to train multiple employees at the same time? ProQua also offers InCompany CSSC training for organisations that want to strengthen warehousing, stores, and stock control knowledge across their teams.
InCompany training is a practical option for companies that want to build a shared understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, and inventory-related processes, and support employees in working more effectively in operational environments.
Benefits of InCompany training:
- Train multiple employees in one programme
- Build a shared understanding across teams
- Focus on practical business relevance
- Learn in a format that fits your organisation
Interested in InCompany CSSC training for your team?
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