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Operations · Professional level

Operations Professional exam

Shows employers you can work with less guidance, handle harder problems and represent a UK team with confidence.

Operations exam in progress

Who this exam is for

Working professionals with two or more years of relevant experience who want a UK role in operations.

Part A · Written paper 40 marks · 90 min

  • Process mapping basics
  • Order to delivery and stock control
  • KPIs and reporting
  • Customer operations and service levels
  • Problem solving and root cause
  • Supplier communication

Part B · Practical task 35 marks · 30 min

Professional level task

Build a KPI dashboard in a spreadsheet and present a process improvement with expected savings.

Part C · Viva voce 25 marks · 15 min

  • Present your findings in five minutes
  • Scenario: a supplier misses a delivery to a UK client
  • How you would update the client and your manager
  • Clarity and fluency in English

Roles this can lead to

Operations coordinatorOrder and logistics executiveCustomer operations analystFinance operations assistant

A certificate is a record of your skills. It does not guarantee a job offer.

Eligibility

  • 18 years or older with valid government photo ID
  • Two or more years of relevant work experience
  • A computer with a webcam, microphone and stable internet
  • Not eligible if you have a pending criminal case, an unspent criminal conviction or ongoing legal proceedings related to fraud, dishonesty or violence