CILT · Level 2
CILT International Introductory Certificate in Logistics and Transport
Start your logistics and transport career with an internationally recognized CILT qualification. The Introductory Certificate is the entry route into the profession — no prior experience required — and lets you pick a pathway that matches where you want to work: freight, passenger transport, warehousing and supply chain, or transport planning and operations.
- 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.
- Map the logistics and transport function and the role it plays inside an organization
- Apply customer service and marketing principles to a transport and logistics environment
- Choose a pathway specialism — Freight, Passenger, Supply Chain, or Transport Planning — and build the foundation it requires
- Recognize the regulatory framework, organizational structures, and cost drivers that shape the industry
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and regulators using the right industry vocabulary
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
Program content
8 modules1
40 hrsINTRO-M1
Introduction to Logistics
The foundation module of the certificate. Covers the concept of logistics in its widest sense — the people, the working environment, sustainability and environmental responsibility, and the communications technology that runs modern logistics operations. By the end you can read a logistics job description and understand exactly where you fit.
View course details2
40 hrsINTRO-M2
Introduction to Customer Service and Marketing
Logistics is a service business — and that means customers. This module covers customer processes, retention, and relationship-building in a transport and logistics environment, plus the marketing fundamentals: market segmentation, customer requirements, marketing plans, market research, and the external environment.
View course details3
40 hrsINTRO-O1
Introduction to Freight Transport Services
The freight side of the industry — moving goods by road, rail, sea, and air. Covers transport and freight movements, freight transport characteristics, the organisational structure of the industry, and freight transport costs and charges.
View course details4
40 hrsINTRO-O2
Introduction to Passenger Transport Services
The passenger side of the industry — bus, rail, aviation, and ferry services. Covers transport and passenger movements, passenger transport characteristics, structures and organisations in the industry, and passenger transport costs.
View course details5
40 hrsINTRO-O3
Introduction to Warehousing and Inventory
What happens between the supplier and the customer — storing, handling, and managing stock. Covers storage and materials handling, warehousing principles and processes, and managing inventory. The foundation module for anyone heading into a warehouse, distribution, or stock-control role.
View course details6
40 hrsINTRO-O4
Introduction to Purchasing
The procurement function inside a logistics business. Covers the scope of purchasing, sourcing and contract law, progress monitoring, control, and global sourcing. The foundation for anyone heading into a buyer or procurement-coordinator role.
View course details7
40 hrsINTRO-O5
Introduction to Planning and Operation of Freight Transport
The planning side of freight — routes, schedules, and operations. Covers route planning and scheduling, collection storage and distribution centres, mechanisms for controlling operations, and regulation and enforcement of freight transport.
View course details8
40 hrsINTRO-O6
Introduction to Planning and Operating Passenger Transport
The planning side of passenger transport — routes, schedules, interchanges, and operations. Covers planning passenger transport, route planning and scheduling, interchanges and terminals, mechanisms for controlling operations, and regulation and enforcement.
View course details
Frequently asked questions
Will employers in Bahrain and the Gulf recognize this qualification?
Yes. CILT is the global professional body for logistics, supply chain, and transport — its qualifications are widely referenced across the GCC for roles in freight, passenger transport, warehousing, and supply chain.
Do I need prior logistics or transport experience?
No. The Introductory Certificate is open access — designed for new entrants, career changers, and staff moving into logistics from adjacent functions. Some general awareness of transport operations is helpful but not required.
Which pathway should I choose?
It depends on where you want to work. Freight Transport suits warehouse and freight operations roles; Passenger Transport suits bus, rail, and aviation businesses; Supply Chain suits warehousing and inventory roles; Transport Planning suits operational planning and scheduling. Logic Institute's admissions team can guide you based on your career goals.
Have questions specific to your situation?
Speak to a Program AdvisorProgram Fees
1600BHD Tamkeen
Last updated May 21, 2026