Certification in Humanitarian Logistics

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Duration

    18 Months

It is designed to allow candidates to demonstrate their ability to manage the logistics support operations vital to ensuring that humanitarian agencies can respond appropriately to the needs of the beneficiaries. Suitable for: People who are working in operational management positions within the field of humanitarian logistics. It is also a suitable level of qualification for those wanting to enter the area of humanitarian logistics for the first time and who have relevant supply-chain experience from the commercial sector.

About this course

This is an open-access qualification and no prior qualifications are required. However, it is recommended that individuals should be involved in (or wish to become involved in) establishing and supporting operations and activities in the humanitarian aid sector.

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Subjects

  • Logistics

Course programme

Course Content

In association with the Fritz Institute

A unique qualification designed for logisticians who work (or aspire to work) in a humanitarian organisation’s logistics functional area. The development of this qualification has been a collaborative venture between a number of humanitarian organisations, the Fritz Institute, based in the United States and the CILT(UK).

What does the course cover?

The qualification covers the detail of the specialst technical areas within a humanitarian aid scenario:

  • Humanitarian Aid Supply Chains
  • Warehouse and Inventory
  • Procurement
  • Transport
  • Fleet Management
  • Import/Export
  • Managing a Humanitarian Supply Chain Response

How may I study?

The study method is by supported self study or by a blend of this with face-to-face elements for organizational groups. Individuals will normally exclusively follow the supported self study route.

How is the qualification assessed?

The qualification is studied by the competency route.

Each unit is assessed for competence by the production of evidence that meets the criteria of the qualification and demonstrates each candidate's ability to perform at this level.

How long does it take to complete?

Candidates can reasonably expect to complete the programme within 18 months, based upon a commitment of 4-5 hours study per week.

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