Logistics and distribution manager : Training

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Continuous professional development (CPD) is very important within this industry, and entrants should expect to take further qualifications. Larger companies may have graduate training schemes that allow graduates to experience a range of roles within logistics. Such schemes, typically lasting around 18 months to 2 years, may require relocation to different parts of the country or overseas.

Many companies require graduates to take professional qualifications. These may include:

• the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), also available as the international CPC;
• the Institute of Leadership and Management  certificate, diploma or NVQs/SVQs;
• The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK  certificate, diploma or advanced diploma;
• The Institute of Operations Management (IOM)  certificate, diploma or advanced diploma;
• the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)  certificate, advanced certificate or graduate diploma.

These courses cover areas such as legal requirements for transport, managerial skills and other aspects of supply-chain management. For graduates wishing to progress further in their careers, qualifications such as the Certificate or Diploma in Management Studies (CMS/DMS) and/or a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or Logistics will be useful or in some cases essential. Membership of a professional institute is advantageous and demonstrates commitment to the profession and to lifelong learning.