Foundation Course on Multimodal Transport & Logistics – Your Entry to the Field of Logistics
View(s):The field of logistics is diverse and is an ever expanding industry with seamless opportunities both locally and internationally.Candidates can look forward to challenging career opportunities in industry-specific domains or those that cut across many industries.
The Academy of International Trade and Transport (AITT) – the training arm of the Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA) was formed with the support of the transport division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) to provide professional training and enhance the knowledge level of those who are engaged in the total logistics industry to be in line with international standards.
In January 2012, the Academy of International Trade and Transport (AITT) appointed Achievers Lanka Business School as their exclusive tuition provider to facilitate the conduct of the well renowned logistics and freight forwarding qualifications offered by AITT. The Logistics and International Trade programmes conducted at Achievers are designed to suit beginners as well as professionals in the industry who want to enhance their knowledge and advance in their careers.
The courses are designed to equip students with effective technical and managerial skills necessary to become efficient logisticians at the supervisory and managerial levels. In addition, the programmes aim to provide the essential knowledge and pre-requisites for the pursuit of further education in business or logistics management.
The Foundation Course in Multimodal Transport & Logistics is tailored to facilitate an entry into the freight forwarding and logistics industry and is ideal for school leavers wishing to join the industry. The course is also designed for industry professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge on important aspects of logistics which can help them advance in their respective careers. The duration of the programme is 2 months. The next intake for the Foundation Course on Multimodal Transport & Logistics will commence on 22 September 2013.
Upon successful completion of the Foundation Course on Multimodal Transport & Logistics candidates can progress to follow the Certificate Course in Logistic Services, Freight Forwarding & Multimodal Transport. This course qualifies the company / student with the requirements stipulated by the Director of Merchant Shipping of Sri Lanka for the licensing of Freight Forwarders through the Gazette dated 2 August 2011. The duration of the Certificate Course is 4 months and covers key areas to enhance knowledge in logistics by focusing on the theoretical aspects.
For further details regarding our programmes please contact us on 5288700 or 0773 649417.
| The Academy of International Trade and Transport (AITT) – the training arm of the Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders’ Association (SLFFA) was formed with the support of the transport division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) to provide professional training and enhance the knowledge level of those who are engaged in the total logistics industry to be in line with international standards. |