Certificate in Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Operation

The Certificate in Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Operations is designed to provide the opportunity for an individual to gain the required set of skills to embark graduates into industries like manufacturing distribution, wholesale trade, and retail trading both at national and international level.

overview

It is a specialized program designed to provide individuals with foundation knowledge in various Logistics and Supply Chain disciplines. The Certificate serves as an opportunity for the student to start in entry/trainee level jobs and coupled with further learning to progress to higher positions. The primary purpose of the Certificate in Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Operations is to equip students with a solid understanding of fundamental of Logistics and Supply Chain Operations to create a brighter, more sustainable world.

The certificate will help students to develop innovative solutions to respond effectively to all your logistical needs, in a sustainable way. This will entail a growing team of skilled and experienced professionals who will strive for operational excellence in an exciting and challenging environment, hence ensuring a smart warehousing and transport solutions to all their customers.

key facts

Duration

Full-Time: Minimum 1 year (2 semesters)
The Programme will be run over 2 semesters with the first semester having 6 modules while the second semester, there will be 5 modules.


Part-Time: 1.5 years (3 semesters)
The Part-time programme will set over 3 semesters with the first 2 semesters comprising of 4 modules and the last semester will comprise of 3 modules.

Starting

March 2025

Location

Pamplemousses

Entry Requirements

GCE O-Level; or
Form 4 with 5 years of Working Experience

Candidates must have 16 years old at the start of the course.

Course Content

Year 1 - Semester 1
  • Logistics and supply Chain Operations
  • Freight Movement
  • Sustainable Procurement practices and Inventory Management Techniques
  • Applied Mathematics in Logistics
  • Principles of IT in Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
  • Competency Skills I (Business English, French Language, PolyCORE, PolyCAS)
Year 1 - Semester 2
  • Sustainable Design and Warehouse Operations
  • Sustainable Transport Operations and Planning
  • Introduction to Occupational Health, Quality and Food Safety
  • Customs, Excise and Incoterms Rules
  • Competency Skills II (Business English, French Language, PolyCORE, PolyCAS)

Pathway to Higher Studies

Upon the completion of the Certificate in Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Operations, the student will be eligible to pursue further their studies by enrolling into specific Diploma programmes offered by PML and higher academic qualifications in this respective field such as a bachelor degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management or any other bachelor degree or even a top-up degree where the requirements are met within this Diploma programme.

Career & Progression Opportunities

The career options after completing a Certificate in Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Operations may include:

  • Warehouse Logistics officer/ Manager
  • Production, planning and expediting clerk
  • Storage and distribution officer/manager
  • Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator
  • Transportation officer/manager
  • Inventory controller/manager
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Custom clearance officer
  • Supply chain officer/Manager
  • Logistics officer/Manager
  • Import and Export Coordinator
  • Freight Forwarding Agent
  • Transport / Fleet Supervisor
  • Global Supply Chain Officer

Fees

The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.

Application Fee: Rs 1,000

Admin Fee: Rs 6,500

Exam Fee: Rs 2,500 (per Academic Semester)

Additional Fees may be applicable.

If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of course, offered by the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.

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