EDUCATION

& TRAINING
INTERNATIONALLY
RECOGNISED
QUALIFICATIONS IN
LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT
& SUPPLY CHAIN

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The Chartered Institute of Learning with CILT International gives transport logistics
and supply chain learners a strong head start in their career
Logistics and Transport development. With five levels of qualifications available from
school-leaver to graduate level, learning with CILT can take
(CILT) International offers place flexibly and at your own pace. Our qualifications are
recognised globally, and will enable you to progress your
internationally recognised career as you work your way through each level.

qualifications in transport,
logistics and supply chain As a learner, learning with the CILT means that
you:
Why learn with us?
CILT International qualifications are recognised

leading you into Chartered

• Will be learning about the most up-to-date globally across all our CILT countries – and
transport, logistics and supply chain techniques. beyond. Our qualifications are developed to the
• Will be able to choose units of study that best highest standards, offering valuable professional

Membership.
match your career. recognition wherever you are in the world.
• Will be able to use our qualifications to progress
through CILT membership levels. The flexibility of our qualification structure means
• Will be able to use your qualification you can study in one country, and then move on
internationally to show your level of knowledge to develop your career at in a different location,
and competence. building on what you have learnt and moving up
the qualification ladder. And of course you can
Modes of learning always opt for Distance Learning if this suits
You can access the full range of CILT your learning needs.
International courses through taught, distance
learning and e-learning formats, and there are To meet the needs of industry and to reflect
modular options available too. For employers, the transport, logistics and supply chain issues
this is an ideal way to ensure your staff are in your own country, our approved training
well trained in the foundations of supply chain, providers tailor our courses to include localised
logistics and transport, using the course options case studies and examples. This means you
that best match the needs of your business. are learning in an easy and relevant way whilst
benefiting from our high education standards.
Quality assurance We are consistently building on our modular
Our qualifications have been rigorously designed course structure, so that new units of study will
to match with the overall standards needed to be constantly developed to meet the needs of
develop transport, logistics and supply chain business and industry, responding to our
professionals across the world. Each qualification global community.
has been assessed against key knowledge areas
and competencies that need to be demonstrated,
and undergo regular review from a team of
academics and practitioners.

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 “What distinguished the CILT

Match your experience programme is the comprehensiveness

of the courses, its familiarity with all the
requirements of logistics operations, in
with our courses International Entry
Level Award
addition to the scientific value gained
from the course content.”
See page 7
Thinking of driving your professional NO  ami Theeb Alotaibi
S
CILT International Learner, MELI, Saudi Arabia
development? Over 4,000 learners
successfully undertake CILT International
Do you have any school /
YES Introductory Certificate
qualifications each year. college qualifications?
See page 7
NO
International
Introductory Certificate
Already qualified? (degree, International See page 7
diploma in logistics, transport YES Certificate NO
and supply chain) See page 8

Just started in International Entry

your role / YES
less Level Award
than 3 months? See page 7
NO NO

Planning for a International

managerial / YES Certificate
supervisory role? See page 8
NO
Start here:
Do you currently work
within the logistics, Working within International
transport and supply a managerial YES Diploma
chain sector? / supervisory role? See page 8
NO

International
NO Have a degree / diploma
YES Advanced Diploma
in a related field?
See page 9
NO
YES

2+ years working within International

Is your role
the logistics, transport YES YES Advanced Diploma
strategic?
and supply chain sector? See page 9
NO

Prefer short courses International

– 1 or 2 days or YES Short Courses
single modules? See page 9

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 Level 1: International Entry Level Award Level 2: International Introductory
Courses overview in Logistics and Transport

Designed to offer an entry-level overview and a

Certificate in Logistics and Transport

This qualification offers a broad understanding of the

basic insight into the logistics and transport industry. principles, applications and concepts of logistics and
Our qualifications in logistics, transport It’s ideally suited for younger learners or anyone transport industry. It gives learners the opportunity to
and supply chain are offered from Level looking for a general overview of the logistics and focus on an area of specialism to gain introductory
transport industry. This is an entry-level qualification knowledge of their professional sector. While it would
1 through to Level 6, and are delivered and is open access for all learners. It can also be used be beneficial for the candidate to have some working
through a range of modalities by accredited as a ‘full’ course or as individual modules to support knowledge of the industry, this is not essential.
apprenticeship / internship opportunities, allowing
training providers across the world. Our the learner to mix and match their taught elements The course consists of four modules; two
courses can be taken on a full-time or with on-the-job experience. Three mandatory units mandatory and two optional (allowing for learners
part-time basis according to the individual make up the course, which can be delivered as an
intensive short course, or a slightly longer part-time
to specialise in their chosen area). All modules are
assessed by written examination, consisting of short-
training provider. offer. It is assessed by two short-answer examinations answer questions.
and the assessment of a learner workbook. Upon
completion, learners can progress onto other CILT Some educational partners may offer each unit as
International qualifications. its own distinct short award with assessment and
certification, allowing learners to complete further
Modules include: units and the full qualification at a time to suit them.
• Introduction to Logistics
• Transport and Distribution in Logistics The full Introductory Certificate may be delivered
• Introduction to Business Communications as an intensive short course, or a slightly longer
part-time offer.

Modules include introductions to:

• Logistics
• Customer Service and Marketing
• Freight Transport Services
• Passenger Transport Services
• Warehousing and Inventory
• Purchasing
• Planning and Operation of Freight Transport
• Planning and Operating Passenger Transport
• Language / terminology of Logistics and Transport

To find an accredited training provider suited to your learning needs, visit our online training
provider directory at ciltinternational.org.

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Level 3: International Certificate in Level 5: International Diploma in Level6: International Advanced CILT International
Logistics and Transport Logistics and Transport Diploma in Logistics and Transport Short courses

A free-standing, Level 3 qualification, designed to This course is designed to support professionals As a Level 6 qualification, this course is the We’ve developed a number of short courses which are
provide a sound foundation for a career within the involved in planning logistics operations and those equivalent of Bachelor’s degree level and can be offered through a selection of our Training Providers.
transport and supply chain fields and should provide operating in supervisory or operational management used to gain access to post-graduate study at Short courses usually run for one or two days, and
potential supervisors and first-line managers with a roles. It is also ideal for graduates with non-business Master’s level should the candidate wish to explore represent an opportunity to hone your broader skills
complete set of management skills. It is recommended degrees moving into the logistics field. this route. This qualification is designed for those as an industry professional, alongside giving you a
that those undertaking this programme have some As a Level 5 programme, this is the equivalent of with strategic responsibilities (or those looking flavour of subjects that you may wish to learn more
prior knowledge of logistics and transport operations; Year 2 of a Bachelor’s degree, but is focussed on to move into these roles) within the logistics and about in the future.
ideally through their own work experience, or through vocational rather than purely academic learning. transport industry. However, learners without this
previous CILT International study. experience will be considered on a case-by-case These include the following:
Candidates study four units (one mandatory and three basis; training providers will work with them to ensure • Project Management
The course consists of two mandatory and one electives / options) and are assessed via a written that they are able to access the course and apply their • Change Management
optional module. These are assessed through written examination. Whilst the course can be delivered learning effectively. • Human Resources Management
examination. Most learners complete their studies in a part-time manner over up to 18 months, most • Leadership and Team Building
within a year. complete within a year. The course will be a blend Due to the operational level of this course, the • Negotiation Skills
of both taught material and independent study. Advanced Diploma is typically delivered in a part-time • Quality Management and Risk Assessment
The modules offered as part of this qualification can manner to accommodate both work and study and
also be offered as stand-alone units, giving both Successful completion of the CILT International usually takes between 18 months to two years. The Individual Training Providers also offer their own
learners and employers maximum flexibility. Diploma together with a minimum of 3 years course will be a blend of both taught material and bespoke short-course and CPD opportunities.
appropriate experience meets the eligibility criteria independent study.
Successful completion of the International Certificate, for membership upgrade from Learner Member to Utilise our Training Provider Directory on the CILT
together with a minimum of 2 years appropriate Member (MILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics There are five mandatory modules. The first four International website to find out what is offered in
experience, meets the eligibility criteria for and Transport. modules are assessed by written examination, with your region.
membership upgrade to Chartered Member (CMILT) the final one being a written professional project
of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Modules include: rooted in research methods and methodology.
• Management in Logistics and Transport
Modules include: • Supply Chain Management Successful completion of the International Advanced
• Business Theory • Transport Operations Diploma, together with a minimum of 5 years
• Business Application • Transport Planning (diploma) appropriate experience, meets the eligibility criteria
• Warehousing • Inventory for membership upgrade to Chartered Member
• Inventory • Movement of Goods (CMILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics
• Passenger Transport Operations • Movement of People and Transport.
• Procurement • Production Planning
• Freight Transport Operations • Retail Logistics Modules include:
• Supply Chain Operations • Sourcing and Procurement • Strategic Contexts
• Transport Planning • Transport Planning Techniques • Leadership and Strategic Management
• Green Logistics • Transport and Society • Strategic Network Planning
• Global Logistics • Warehousing • Delivering Strategic Performance
• Port Operations • International Business / Global Logistics • Research Methods and Professional Project
• Professional Applied Projects • Project Management
• Supply Chain Flow Planning
• Supply Chain Network Planning
• Business Case / Professional Project

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 For further information on gaining access to The Knowledge Centre, please contact Zoe Roberts,
International Education Services and Development Manager at [email protected].

The Knowledge Centre

Gain access to one of the largest sources of logistics, transport and
supply chain information in the world. The physical library is based
at the CILT UK branch in Corby in the United Kingdom, but offers
our international learners and training providers access to a wealth
of the latest digital content, materials and resources.

As part of your access to our digital Knowledge World Newspapers Today

Centre, you will be granted permission to access World Newspapers Today is an extensive database
our Online Library Catalogue, Business Intelligence of over 7,000 global newspapers and magazines from
Service and World Newspapers Today. more than 150 countries in 65 different languages.
The database provides a hands-on experience as
Online Library Catalogue you can download apps for your smart device, which
The Online Library Catalogue is the search tool that allows the news content to be more interactive and
provides remote access to the institutes specialist accessible. This resource allows members to enjoy all
library of printed information. There are over 55,000 of these publications through the CILT website instead
individually catalogued items which can be requested of purchasing subscriptions or print versions.
through the basket facility for the Knowledge Centre
team to action. Books are posted free of charge The publications can be read in a full text format, can
within the UK and to BFPO addresses. be keyword searched, and individual articles can be
utilised electronically. The database can translate all
Business Intelligence Service English language content into 12 languages and some
The Business Intelligence Service is a ‘filing cabinet’ foreign language content into English.
full of information, country reports, company profiles,
sector information but most importantly around 7000
global electronic journals – the majority of which allow
you to view the article content in full text via
a PDF or html link.

It’s the largest full-text business journal database in

the world. Members can use keywords to scan the
database – the more keywords entered, the narrower
the search.

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Learn more
Search our online training provider directory tool at
ciltinternational.org/learnmore and discover our
directory of accredited training providers across the
globe and the CILT International accredited courses
that they offer.

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