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Centre for Logistics & Transport Education is an organisation incorporated to provide professional education and training services for the Logistics and Transport sector.
Professional Education & Certification Programmes
Centre for Logistics and Transport Education (CELOTE) is in the business of producing competent manpower for the Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain industry and other allied sectors of the economy. We collaborate with different institutions and professional Institutes at the international and local levels to produce qualified manpower for the industry and also to certify them for practice.
CELOTE is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), United Kingdom to train candidates for its international professional/certification programmes. We have taken up the role of training and presentation of candidates for CILT examinations since 2014, and we have handled this role most excellently.
We are also in collaboration with National Business & Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) to provide basic qualifying examination geared towards the acquisition of Hand-on Skills for practice at the operational level.
CELOTE is your career development partner…helping individuals and organizations to maintain a competitive edge.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION OF CILT
We have the accreditation of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), United Kingdom a leading professional body with a strong presence in the major five (5) continents of the world to train students for its professional examination/certification programmes at the INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA and INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA levels since 2014. We have produced over 700 professional students since accreditation.
With the CILT professional Certification, SUCCESSFUL candidates will:
- Acquire international professional membership in the logistics and transport sector
Be upgraded to Chartered Professional; - Acquire relevant knowledge and skills to compete for tangible opportunities in the marketplace
- Have wider access to career, jobs and business opportunities
- Qualify for a Practicing Licence
- Have a competitive edge when negotiating for strategic position in the
industry - Be recognized as professionals in over Forty (40) countries of the world
- Have opportunities to serve as Consultants to both public and private sector organizations, including access to political and international appointments, etc.
The CILT Professional education is based on the principles of content knowledge, practicing skills and competence. It supports learners to acquire best professional practice behavior and professional discipline throughout their career lives, while at the same time inculcating into them applicable techniques for industry best practices and core values of the profession.
The Institute’s headquarter is in the United Kingdom with Territories and International Branches in not less than Forty (40) countries. The Institute also have One hundred and Twenty (120) Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) spread across the globe. It may interest you to know that the Professional Qualifications and Membership of the Institute are recognized globally. Welcome to CILT, the citadel of professionalism. Visit www.ciltinternational.org for more information.
WHAT MAKES CELOTE UNIQUE
When you make our Centre your preferred place of study, you will have access to:
- Quality Knowledge and Skills Impartation;
- Guaranteed Success in your Examination;
- Improved Students Study Materials for Easy Learning;
- Affordable Fees and Flexible Payment Method;
- Veteran Resource Persons;
- Quality Facilities, Serene and Secured Environment for Learning (All our lecture rooms are fully air-conditioned);
- Neat Conveniences and Mini Refreshment Area;
- Networking Opportunities.
- Hybrid Methods of Lecture Delivery (Physical &Online), etc.
Professional Education/Certification of CILT
The programmes we offer on behalf CILT are:
- International Diploma in Logistics and Transport.
- International Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport.
NOTE: The Certificates are awarded by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, United Kingdom
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT (IDLT)
Programme Description and Entry Requirements
The CILT International Diploma in Logistics and Transport is designed to give a sound professional foundation, impart operational and managerial skills on persons expected to function as supervisors, first-line managers and potential senior level managers in the industry. The International Diploma programme builds on the knowledge acquired at International Certificate level or other qualifications deemed to have covered the knowledge sufficient to register for the Diploma course. The Diploma course also provides in-depth information on core business subjects and specialist areas relating to logistics and transport.
Modules Covered at the International Diploma Level.
This level consists of Six (6) Modules as indicated below, and has been expertly developed to impart the required knowledge and skills into the candidates.
COURSE CODES AND TITLES
PD01 Management in Logistics and Transport
The role of management can be a very diverse and multi-disciplined practice that requires talented individuals to analyze, control and manage a multitude of operations and departments.
A range of management skills is required – whether course participants are working in large International organisations or as entrepreneurs managing their own workload, diary and commercial aspects. This unit covers internal and external structures of an organisation, the governance of the staff within the organisation and those financial and planning techniques necessary to sustain organisational health. It aims to deliver the understanding and competence of those key elements of management practice that are fundamental to both commercial and non-commercial organisations.
The contents are as follows:
Element 1 Internal Organisation Dynamics
Element 2 External Organisation Dynamics
Element 3 People Management
Element 4 Business Planning
PD02: Supply Chain Management
The aim of this unit is to introduce the main principles, concepts and practices of supply chain management. The unit is self-standing and provides the essential underpinning for optional modules in this field. The content of the module covers four main topics. These are: what is a supply chain and supply chain planning, why it is important in any business, how the supply chain operates and the principles for supply chain improvement. Where appropriate, the global/regional natures of the supply chain are emphasised.
The contents are as follows:
Element 1: The Supply Chain
Element 2: Supply Chain Planning
Element 3: Supply Chain Operations
Element 4: Supply Chain Improvement
PD05: Inventory
This unit addresses the application of inventory techniques within industry and its contribution to supply chain performance. It aims to show how an effective inventory strategy can lead to competitive advantage through improvements in customer service, operational efficiency and the utilisation of company assets. In order to appreciate these principles and practices, the unit provides background information on the traditional inventory models. This will explain the factors underpinning the fundamental decisions such as when and how much to order and how stock targets can be differentiated across a product range. This unit is relevant for anyone working or interested in inventory management. It also provides those directly engaged in supply chain management with a broader understanding of this subject.
The contents are as follows:
Element 1: What is Inventory Management?
Element 2: Inventory Principles
Element 3: Modern Inventory Systems
Element 4: Managing Inventory through a Network
PD10: Sourcing and Procurement
This unit presents the fundamental sourcing and procurement management knowledge for managers involved in logistics activities. It covers the entire role and strategy of sourcing and the procurement processes that follow. The unit addresses the integration of these processes within the overall corporate strategy and covers the measurement and use of performance and financial controls that aid efficient and effective supplier management. The unit is relevant to those working in logistics and those involved in or interested in gaining a good understanding of the sourcing and procurement processes.
The contents are as follows:
Element 1: The Roles of Sourcing and Procurement
Element 2: Sourcing and Procurement Procedures and Processes
Element 3: Managing Risk and Spend in Relation to Customer and Supplier Requirements
Element 4: Performance Measurement and Control in Sourcing and Supply
PD11: Transport Planning Techniques
This unit presents the key generic aspects of transport planning techniques. It provides the foundation of knowledge on the concepts and principles that govern the process of transport planning techniques. The unit provides the technical knowledge on quantitative processes that underpins transport planning. It incorporates the development of strategic plans at local, regional and national level.
The contents are as follows:
Element 1: Transport planning process
Element 2: Development and implementation of strategies and plans
Element 3: Appraisal, evaluation and monitoring techniques
PD13: Warehousing
Warehousing is accepted today as a critical component of logistics and supply chain operations. Warehouses have transformed from a mere storage place for goods to become complex operations that continue to add value within the supply chain and give competitive advantages to organisations.
The unit gives the fundamental warehouse management knowledge required of managers in logistics and the storage and distribution industry. It covers the role of the warehouse and how warehouse strategy fits into the entire logistics strategy. The key elements are operational functioning of a warehouse, its technology and effective control. The unit as designed gives a better understanding and equip people to become competent in warehouse management practice that are fundamental to both commercial and non-commercial organisations.
The elements are as follows:
Element 1: The Role of the Warehouse in Logistics Strategy
Element 2: Warehouse Operational Procedures and Processes
Element 3: Technology in the Warehouse
Element 4: Warehouse Cost Management and Performance Controls
The knowledge and skill sets are contained in the house clearing and in the respective modules.
The knowledge and skill sets are contained in the house clearing and in the respective modules.
Entry Requirements
Holders of International Certificate in logistics and transport; National Diploma in Logistics and Transport and recognized professional qualifications of similar institutes with not less than five (5) years’ work experience. Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor’s degree in any other field are qualified to apply.
STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
The CILT International Diploma is obtained when candidates would have studied and passed all the Six (6) units.
Note that in some countries, Government standards on the unit duration/contact time may require the local CILT Branch or Territorial Organisation to demonstrate the equity between the local Qualification Framework and the content of this course. It is possible for additional units to be studied in order to meet any further qualification framework requirements and/or specific units to be made compulsory to meet local ‘employability’ needs. This is usually done in consultation with the International Professional Development Coordinator (IPDC).
Standalone Unit
The modules offered as part of the Diploma qualification can also be offered as standalone units, giving both students and employers maximum flexibility to take a particular module for purposes of specialization. The Modular course gives Employers the choice of selecting a particular area of need which any of the modular courses have addressed. Any module (though a specialist course) taken and passed forms part of the subject of the Diploma programme. That is, if one is taken out of the Six (6) subjects, the one taken and passed will count, while the remaining will be taken to qualify for the Diploma certificate. Note that any certification awarded on a modular basis will clearly state that the award only relates to the specific module and not to the whole qualification.
INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT (IADLT)
Programme Description and Entry Requirements
The International Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport offered by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is the core professional qualification/certification for persons who desire to function, especially at the strategic levels within and outside the organization. This level imparts on candidates strategic management knowledge and skills across the length and breadth of Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain industry. This level is an important requirement for Chartered Membership Upgrade
Modules Covered at the Advanced Diploma Level (THIS IS REPEATED BELOW)
This level consists of Four (4) Modules as indicated below, and has been expertly developed to impart the required strategic knowledge and skills into the candidates. They are as follows.
ADIP-01: Strategic Contexts
This unit examines organisational business environments from a global perspective through case studies and models. The unit looks at resource availability, utilisation and how managers decide on the best approach to make the most of the limited resources available to their organisation’s operations. Stakeholder and relationship mapping tools are used to clarify the different priorities as regard competition for resources. Cost benefit analysis is examined in order to make strategic decisions and investment appraisal, with the principles of risk being considered.
Appropriate strategies should be developed to assist operations management within organisations to deliver products and services in a sustainable way.
The final element in this unit considers the various types of competition and their impact; it also examines contingency planning and trade-offs between operations. The implication of performance on an organisation’s supply chain operations is also explored.
The International Advanced Diploma is aimed at equipping managers aspiring to move to more senior position for higher responsibilities and strategic role play within the logistics and transport sector. Persons playing supervisory role already in their organisation who wish to advance to managerial position are required to take this course.
Elements
- The Global Business Environment
- Resource Planning, Allocation and Use
- Sustainable Corporate Development
- Competition and Risk
ADIP-02: Leadership and Strategic Management
This unit describes and investigates a number of theoretical and practical aspects of leadership in the work environment. There is also a review of alternative styles that a leader can utilize in different situations. This unit further examines the purpose of the organisation, its values and vision, methods used to influence and motivate people to achieve organisation’s goals.
Collaboration is taught in the global environment perspective including the benefits and risks of intra-organisational workings with a view of achieving organisational improvements and goals.
Elements
- Organisational Culture
- Strategic Leadership
- Collaboration
- Business Ethics
Other areas discussed in this unit are business ethics (ethical or unethical), business practices, values and beliefs, organisational culture; the links between words and action of the organization and legal implications.
ADIP-03 Strategic Network Planning
This unit examines strategic planning from organisational and global perspective. The unit discusses organisational models and how it influences improved business strategy; risk and decision making model are also given in-depth discussion. Also covered are forecasting, customer service, strategic innovation and organisational change that ensure sustainable profitability.
Elements
- Vision and Strategy
- Forecasting
- Delivering Customer Service
- Innovation and Change
ADIP-04 Delivering Strategic Performance
The first element in this unit looks at how organisations need to become more aware of strategic performance and to integrate if they are to achieve the aim of operating on a global scale. Tools and techniques are examined that can assist in producing a plan to improve intra-organisational performance.
The second element looks at strategic supply strategies and the opportunities to collaborate between organisations, examining issues that impact on future long-term procurement requirements.
Organisational performance looks at how organisations can use models and concepts to assist in the design and implementation of a functional strategy to support the business strategy, using concepts such as trade-offs, cost and service balance. This element illustrates how such support works.
The final element in this unit examines the use of technology in the implementation of organisational strategies. A number of tools and techniques will be evaluated that enhance internal and external business integration.
Elements
- Organisational Integration
- Supply Strategies
- Logistics/Operations Performance
- Technology
ADIP-05 Research Methods and Professional Project
The unit aims to develop students’ ability to apply research methods and techniques to organisations and to enable them to use both qualitative and quantitative methodologies in problem analysis and solving.
The professional project will develop the students’ skills in undertaking a structured and methodical research project, involving production of a substantial body of work (8,000-10,000 words) which has been instigated, developed and produced as a consequence of their own initiative, using in-company research and/or industrial liaison and which offers opportunities for specialism. The ability to assemble data, retrieve and evaluate will be critical to this element.
In this unit students will be encouraged to use work-based research to realize the requisite requirements for this module. Each student can base their project on their own work based environment, or using a relationship with a company or organisation of their choice.
The knowledge and skill sets are contained in the house clearing and in the respective modules.
Entry Requirements
Holders of International Diploma in Logistics and Transport or HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and transport including Supply Chain; Holders of Master Degree in other fields with not less than five (5) years’ relevant work experience are qualified to apply.
PROGRESSION
Candidates can progress from International Diploma level to the International Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport level provided they have passed the International Diploma in Logistics and Transport. Direct admission into any of the levels is as provided for in the admission requirements.
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMMES
Certificate of Practising Competence – (CPC)
Specialization courses
- Road Passenger Transport
- Freight and Fleet Operation
- Material Management in Supply Chain
- Inventory and Warehousing
- Logistics Service Skills
Certificate of Professional Development – (CPD)
Short Programmes
WHY OPT FOR CILT PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION?
The major goal of the CILT Professional education is to impart the knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, skills, techniques, values and competence applicable to industry practices.
BENEFITS OF OUR PROFESSIONAL COURSES ARE:
- Acquire current and relevant knowledge and skills to favourably compete for tangible opportunities in the marketplace.
- Have wider access to career, jobs and business opportunities
- Be upgraded to Chartered Professional
- Be recognized as professionals in not less than Thirty Three (33) countries of the world, etc
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