WAREHOUSE · 6-MONTH DIPLOMA
Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management in Kochi
The Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management is a 6-month course at Futurewings Academy, Kochi, covering practical warehouse operations and inventory control: storage systems, distribution planning, automation and safety, stock control, forecasting and order processing, plus shipping and supply chain documentation, communicative English, personality development, industrial visits and placement assistance.
6 monthsPlus Two (12th), any streamClassroom · Ernakulam South, KochiFees from ₹64,900 incl. GSTPlacement assistance
Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management at a glance
This is the fastest route into warehouse and inventory jobs. In six months you learn how goods are received, stored, counted, picked and dispatched, how stock is controlled and forecast, and how the documents around a shipment work, then see it in practice on visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses.
The diploma is open to Plus Two students from any stream, with no entrance exam, and includes communicative English and personality development classes so you are ready for interviews with e-commerce, retail and logistics employers.
| Course | Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management |
| Level | 6-month diploma |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Eligibility | Plus Two (12th), any stream |
| Mode & campus | Classroom training with industrial visits, at Futurewings Academy, CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016 |
| Next batch | Contact us for the next start date. Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed). |
| Fees | ₹64,900 to ₹96,760 incl. 18% GST, depending on the certification package; easy EMI available |
| Certification | RSDCA / NSDC / SDCC certification packages; programmes associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Logistics Skill Council |
| Admission | Merit-based, no entrance exam: free counselling, short interview, confirm your seat |
| Placement assistance | CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals |
Who should join
- Plus Two students or graduates who want a logistics job in six months
- Candidates targeting e-commerce, retail and third-party logistics warehouses
- Working people in stores, dispatch or delivery who want a formal qualification and a supervisor role
- Students who may later upgrade to the 1-year Professional Diploma
What the course includes
- Storage systems, distribution planning, automation and safety
- Stock control, forecasting and order processing
- Shipping and supply chain documentation
- Communicative English classes
- Personality development
- Industrial talks by logistics professionals
- Industrial visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses
What you’ll learn in the Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management
The modules below expand the course outline published by Futurewings Academy. Your counsellor can share the detailed module plan and timetable for the current batch.
Storage systems & warehouse layout
How a warehouse is organised.
- Racking, bins and zones
- Receiving, put-away, picking and packing
- Housekeeping and layout efficiency
Distribution planning
Getting orders out on time.
- Order consolidation and dispatch
- Transport coordination and delivery schedules
- Returns handling
Automation & safety
Technology and safe working.
- Barcoding and warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Material handling equipment
- Safety procedures and incident reporting
Stock control & forecasting
Accurate stock, fewer surprises.
- Stock records and cycle counting
- Reorder levels and safety stock
- Basic demand forecasting
Order processing
From order to delivery.
- Order entry and verification
- Picking lists and packing
- Invoicing and delivery documents
Shipping & supply chain documentation
The paperwork around inbound and outbound goods.
- Shipping documents and delivery notes
- Export-import basics
- Compliance records
How you’ll train at Futurewings
Every course mixes classroom teaching with the practice, exposure and coaching that employers expect, taught by IATA-trained faculty at our Ernakulam South campus.
Documentation practice
You work with real formats: bills of lading, freight-forwarding paperwork, customs and supply-chain documents.
Industrial visits
Visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses in and around Kochi, one of India's busiest port cities.
Industry talks
Sessions by working logistics professionals on how ports, forwarders and warehouses actually run.
English & personality development
Communicative English classes and personality development, so you can handle customers, agents and interviews with confidence.
Placement assistance for this course includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals. See Placements for where our students aim to work.
Careers after the Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management
E-commerce fulfilment centres, retail distribution centres, FMCG and pharma distributors, manufacturers and third-party logistics providers hire warehouse and inventory staff throughout the year, and good performers move up to supervisor quickly. Placement assistance prepares you for those interviews.
Roles you can apply for
Warehouse executiveInventory controllerStore or dispatch assistantOrder processing executiveWarehouse supervisor (with experience)
Typical employers: ports and shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs brokers, warehouses and distribution centres, and e-commerce logistics companies. Our placement assistance helps you prepare and refers you to recruiters; selection is always the employer’s decision.
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Fees, EMI and admission
Fees & EMI
Fees for this course range from ₹64,900 to ₹96,760, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. Easy EMI options are available.
Each course is offered in certification packages: RSDCA (Regional Skill Development and Certification Authority), NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) and SDCC (Skill Development Council Canada), singly or combined. Futurewings programmes are associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Logistics Skill Council. Your counsellor will explain which package suits your goals.
How to join: 4 steps
No entrance exam · merit-based admission
- Enquire. Call, WhatsApp or send the form on this page. We reply within 2 working hours.
- Free counselling. A counsellor checks your qualification and goals and confirms this is the right course for you.
- Short interview. A friendly conversation about your communication skills and interests. There is no entrance exam.
- Confirm your seat. Choose your certification package and EMI plan, submit your documents and join the next batch.
Parents and students are welcome to book a free campus visit or join the free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST, on Google Meet (English and Malayalam).
Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management: FAQs
Quick answers to what students and parents ask us most about this course.
Who can join the Diploma in Warehouse and Inventory Management?
Plus Two (12th) pass in any stream: science, commerce, humanities or vocational. Graduates and working professionals are welcome too. There is no entrance exam; admission is merit-based after a free counselling session and a short interview.
How long is the Diploma in Warehouse and Inventory Management, and where are classes held?
The course runs for 6 months. Classes are held at our campus in Ernakulam South, Kochi (CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge), and include industrial visits. Contact us for the next batch start date; our office is open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed).
What does the Diploma in Warehouse and Inventory Management cost?
Fees for this course range from ₹64,900 to ₹96,760, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. Easy EMI options are available. See Admissions & EMI for how payments work, or WhatsApp us for the exact fee of your package.
Is there an entrance exam for admission?
No. Admission is merit-based with no entrance exam. After a free counselling session there is a short, friendly interview about your communication skills and interests, and then you confirm your seat.
Is this a 6-month or a 1-year course?
The Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management is a 6-month course. If you want the full year with procurement, forecasting and global trade, see the Professional Diploma in Warehouse & Supply Chain Management.
Will I learn warehouse software?
Yes. The automation module covers warehouse management systems (WMS) and barcoding, and you work with the stock and shipping documents used in real warehouses.
What jobs can I apply for after the Diploma in Warehouse and Inventory Management?
Our placement assistance prepares you for roles such as warehouse executive, inventory controller, store or dispatch assistant, order processing executive and warehouse supervisor (with experience), with ports and shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs brokers, warehouses and distribution centres, and e-commerce logistics companies. Placement assistance includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals.
Can my parents and I ask questions before joining?
Yes. Book a free counselling session or campus visit, or join our free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST on Google Meet, held in English and Malayalam for students and parents.
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Enquire about the Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management
Tell us your qualification and goals. We reply within 2 working hours with the next batch date, your fee package and EMI options.
- Free career counselling, in person or on WhatsApp
- No entrance exam
- Campus visits welcome for students and parents
- Free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4 PM IST
Futurewings Academy for Professional Training and Placements
CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016
+91 82813 20702 · info@futurewingsacademy.com
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed)
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