How long does it take?

240 guided learning hours over 12–18 months. Most students depending on how the course is taught complete the qualification well within a year. The full certificate must be completed within 2 years of registration.

Is the program eligible for Tamkeen support?

Yes, eligible Bahraini learners may apply for Tamkeen support through Logic Institute, subject to Tamkeen's current approval criteria. Our admissions team can guide you through the process.

How are the units examined?

Each unit is assessed by a closed-book written examination drafted by the training provider and verified by CILT International before students sit it. The pass mark is 50%. If a candidate does not pass the full qualification, unit certificates are issued for any modules passed, and resit examinations can be arranged.

CILT · Level 3

CILT International Certificate in Logistics and Transport

Move from operator to supervisor. The CILT International Certificate provides the complete management toolkit for first-line managers in transport and supply chain — marketing, communications, finance, and legal — combined with a specialism of your choice. Successful completion plus three years of relevant experience meets the eligibility criteria for MILT (Member) status with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

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240 hrsof training

Tamkeen-eligible
Licensed by the Ministry of Labour
Bahrain · Gulf-wide intake

What you'll be able to do

Capabilities you'll take into your next role.

Apply core management disciplines — marketing, communications, finance, and legal — to a logistics and transport business
Manage operations and people across functional teams using business planning, performance monitoring, and change-management techniques
Specialise in a chosen area — warehousing, inventory, freight, passenger transport, procurement, supply chain, transport planning, green logistics, global trade, or port operations
Build the management foundation that supervisors and first-line managers need on day one
Set up direct progression to the CILT International Diploma (Level 5) and the MILT pathway

Where this sits in your career

The CILT International framework runs Level 2 (Introductory) → Level 3 (Certificate) → Level 5 (Diploma) → Level 6 (Advanced Diploma). Completion of the Certificate plus three years of relevant experience meets the MILT (Member) eligibility criteria.

Level 2
Introductory Cert.
Level 3
Certificate
Level 5
Diploma
Level 6
Advanced Diploma
MILT
Member

Level 2
Introductory Cert.
Level 3
Certificate
Level 5
Diploma
Level 6
Advanced Diploma
MILT
Member

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Program content

12 modules

1
CERT-M1
Business Theory
80 hrs
The management foundation of the certificate. Covers the four core disciplines every logistics manager needs — marketing (7Ps, SWOT, segmentation, logistics marketing, PR, networking), communications and information flows (MIS, KPIs, CSR), finance (working capital, credit terms, business plans, funding, reconciliation), and legal aspects (warehouse and transport obligations, insurance, international trade).
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2
CERT-M2
Business Application
80 hrs
The applied management module — turning theory into action. Covers managing operations (line management, functional management, customers, business planning, business plans, investment, environmental impact of logistics) and managing people (motivation, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, managing personalities, appraisal and development, performance monitoring, change management).
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3
CERT-O1
Warehousing
80 hrs
The aspiring Warehouse Manager's toolkit. Covers managing warehouse receiving and storing operations, managing order-picking and dispatching, and managing the provision and care of warehouse resources. Builds the skills to plan daily operations, control activities, and monitor performance in a modern distribution centre.
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4
CERT-O2
Inventory
80 hrs
Stand-alone unit focused on managing inventory, controlling stock, and managing performance. Covers stock classifications, forecasting, stockholding costs, inventory planning and modelling, inventory risks, reverse logistics, tracking and auditing, KPIs, and inventory reporting.
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5
CERT-O3
Passenger Transport Operations
80 hrs
How transport has become an integrated part of modern society — and how it's planned, operated, and managed. Covers the dependencies of urban and rural communities on transport, the evolution of services to meet changing demand, and the vehicles, infrastructure, and legislation that shape passenger transport globally.
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6
CERT-O4
Procurement
80 hrs
Procurement as a strategic element in the supply chain. Covers the supply-side interface with external markets, value-for-money sourcing, supplier capabilities and lead times, commercial terms, and the management of supplier relationships from initial purchase through to ongoing performance.
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7
CERT-O5
Freight Transport Operations
80 hrs
Freight transport globally — across all major modes. Covers freight transport role, structure, and the environment; freight transport planning and demand; and freight transport regulation, control, and business. Includes economic, cultural, political, ethical, and environmental issues plus formal regulation and costing techniques.
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8
CERT-O7
Supply Chain Operations
80 hrs
The end-to-end view of supply chains. Covers the fundamentals of a supply chain (input-transformation-output), the supply chain environment (suppliers, competitors, customers, governments), the operation of a supply chain, and supply chain performance using KPIs and inter-supply-chain competition concepts.
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9
CERT-O8
Transport Planning
80 hrs
Transport planning as a discipline. Covers the planning, development, and implementation of transport projects including travel behaviour, modal choice, accessibility, and the balance between economic prosperity, environment, congestion, social inclusion, safety, and equity.
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10
CERT-O9
Green Logistics
80 hrs
Green and sustainable logistics and supply chain management. Covers environmental impact, modal considerations, energy efficiency, future trends and strategies, change management for sustainability, and the performance measures and monitoring needed to drive real improvement.
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11
CERT-O10
Global Logistics
80 hrs
Current trade patterns and the structure and operation of global and multi-national trade. Covers economic, environmental, cultural, political, and ethical issues plus how global trade is regulated, constrained, controlled, and monitored across all major modes. Includes regulatory bodies, agreements and conventions, and safety and security considerations.
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12
CERT-O11
Port Operations
80 hrs
Port management and port operations. Covers types and functions of ports and terminals, their management and maintenance, freight movements, vessels, consignments, port and customs authorities, and port development including planning, infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to complete the CILT Introductory Certificate first?

It is recommended but not required. The International Certificate is free-standing — candidates with prior logistics or transport work experience can enter directly. Completion of the Introductory Certificate gives a strong head start, especially on the management foundations.

How does this lead to MILT membership?

Successful completion of the CILT International Certificate plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience meets the eligibility criteria to upgrade from Student Member to Member (MILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport.

Which specialism should I choose?

It depends on where you work — or want to work. Warehousing, Inventory, and Supply Chain Operations suit distribution and 3PL businesses. Freight Transport Operations and Port Operations suit logistics and maritime. Passenger Transport Operations and Transport Planning suit public transport. Procurement suits buyers. Green Logistics and Global Logistics are strong choices for anyone working in international or sustainability-focused roles. Logic Institute's admissions team can guide you.

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Program Fees

2400BHD Tamkeen

Last updated May 21, 2026