Yak Institute of Management is a member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and is authorized to conduct Professional Certificate Level, Diploma Level and Advance Diploma Level courses in Logistics and Transport accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT),UK.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is the professional body for everyone in the logistics, passenger transport, transport planning and related industries and is dedicated to supporting, developing and representing all specialisms at all stages of career development.  Membership of CILT, which is represented in more than 30 countries across the world, gives you the tools you need to realise your ambitions and progress throughout your career, by keeping you informed of the latest news and information as well as by providing comprehensive opportunities for continuous professional development.

International Certificate

This qualification is designed for first line managers and supervisors working in the field of logistics and transport. It is designed to increase knowledge, skills and confidence as part of the managerial role for a junior manager in the logistics and transport field. The qualification meets the knowledge standards for membership (MILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, subject to a minimum of 3 years experience in the logistics and
transport field.

The qualification consists of seven units. Three units are core units, which all candidates must complete. Candidates then have a choice of one unit from a selection of four. It is estimated that a candidate studying for this qualification will take about sixty hours per unit - a total of two hundred and forty hours.

The syllabus is set out in terms of topics, which are then broken down into knowledge and competencies. It shows what the candidate should know and how the candidate can apply that knowledge to the workplace. There are also key learning points for further detail about what should be studied.

The objective of the International Certificate is to enable supervisors and first line managers to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence in Logistics and Transport. There are 3 core modules.

International Diploma

This qualification builds on knowledge gained from the CILT International Certificate course in Logistics and Transport and as a consequence is at a higher level. The Diploma is basically
aimed at those already working in the industry/sector at a middle management level and who wish to develop a strategic view of logistics and transport operations and be capable of reviewing operational activities.

Students who are successful in their Diploma studies meet the knowledge standards for Membership (MILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport subject to a minimum of 3 years experience in the logistics and transport sector. The qualification consists of 6 modules all of which have to be studied and completed by students who will sit an examination in each module. Depending on how the course is taught it should be completed in 15 months or less.

The syllabus is set out in terms of modules which are then broken down into topics of knowledge and competencies. Key learning points and coverage are also provided for each module. The topics show the main areas that must be covered by a course programme. These topics will help course leaders to structure the delivery of the course. The knowledge areas indicate what a student should know on completion of the module. The key learning points are intended to show what must be covered in any course programme and the competencies what a student should be able or expected to do on completion of the module. At the end of each module the student should be able to apply the knowledge gained during his daily employment activities.

Each module is taught by a series of power point presentations. However, lecturers should ensure that they augment the existing teaching materials with examples and case studies of relevance to their own country of residence as no two countries are the same in terms of the logistics and transport sector, transport modes, regulations and legislation etc. Thus ensuring the knowledge gained from an international viewpoint and local perspective can be put into practice within the local logistics and transport sector /environment.

Thereby ensuring the Diploma qualification will be of relevance to both the student and local logistics and transport employers. CILT International have produced this course material for the use of education and training Institutes throughout the world but especially where CILT Sections and Branches have been or are being established. CILT International believe that one way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the logistics and transport sector especially in the developing world is to promote education and training and membership of the local CILT Section.

Institutes that wish to teach the Diploma course need to be accredited by CILT International. An MOU will then be signed by both parties and the teaching material provided. Students on the course have to be registered with CILT International and also be members of the local CILT Section or Branch. Draft examination papers are produced by the local training institute and/or local CILT section. These are then examined and modified by CILT International to ensure standards and quality assurance is maintained. The examination papers are then marked locally and a 10% sample sent to CILT International for moderation – again to ensure standards and quality assurance meet the required levels.

Thus the Diploma course will be taught examined and marked locally thereby minimising costs but standards will be maintained by CILT International and so will be similar throughout the world where the Diploma is taught.

International Advanced Diploma

This advanced course is primarily aimed at developing strategic decision making skills in logistics and transportation. Modern companies in their efforts to cope with an ever changing and challenging environment use two key processes to build their future. The first is strategic planning which enables top management to determine what business direction it wants to achieve. The second is the logistics and transportation planning which enables the company to proceed in a systematic way to identify and turn specific opportunities into profitable business. This course presents the conceptual idea of integration of logistics and transportation planning into the strategic planning process.

In the present marketing environment characterised by unparalleled technological developments and intensifying competition, there are no simple correct solutions to logistics and transportation problems. This course is therefore aimed at presenting a set of normative procedures, which may be utilised to generate a varied range of innovative strategic options and a basis to choose a rational programme for action. For the purpose of this course, understanding the process of identification is more important than any particular solution. The focus of this course is on strategic logistics and transportation management. Issues in this area will be explored in depth and at a relatively advanced level. The student is expected to fully understand the conceptual and theoretical basis of strategy and demonstrate competence in actually utilising that understanding in the applied context.

The course contains 4 modules. In the 1st module, students will receive knowledge and information on logistics and transportation strategic management and leadership. Since the logistics and transportation industry is so unique, in terms of organisation culture and professionalism, students should know how to handle them skillfully.

After finished studying the internal environment, students are expected to have a full understanding on the logistics and transportation external environment. In module 2, the course will discuss the external factors, such as government and politics, economics and finance, society and sustainability, risk and contingency planning; with the focus on logistics and transportation.

Formulating logistics and transportation strategies needs an integrative capability of both internal and external environment. In module 3, after students become familiar with the environments, formulation of different logistics and transportation strategies, such as transportation planning, customer services, supply chain, innovative and change; will then be covered. The level of the course is required to be that of an honours degree and therefore a workbased project is included with the necessary preparation in research methodology in module 4.

The International Advanced Diploma aims to give senior managers and leaders strategic management and decision - making skills to enable them to aspire to the highest levels of management. The International Advanced Diploma also includes organisational planning.

Students are expected to become familiar with analytical concepts and to use them in their management role. They will be aware of ethical issues, sustainability, and global environmental issues. Students will develop skills and research methodology and importantly must produce a work – based project.

Students who undertake the International Advanced Diploma should be aware that this involves 2 years of part – time study which includes a quality dissertation which has to be completed on a work based project.