Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA)

International Entry Award in Logistics and Transport

The CILT International Entry Level Award in Logistics and Transport has been designed to offer an entry-level overview and a basic insight into the logistics and transport industry.

It is ideally suited for younger students or anyone looking for a general overview of the logistics and transport industry. This is an entry-level qualification and is open access for all students. It can also be used as a  ‘full’ course or as individual modules to support apprenticeship / internship opportunities, allowing the student to mix and match their taught elements with on-the-job experience.

Three mandatory units make up the course, which can be delivered as an intensive short course, or a slightly longer part-time offer. It is assessed by two short-answer examinations and the assessment of a student workbook. Upon completion, students can progress onto other CILT International qualifications.

International Introductory Certificate in Logistics and Transport

The CILT International Introductory Certificate in Logistics and Transport offers a broad understanding of the principles, applications and concepts of the logistics and transport industry. It gives students the opportunity to focus on an area of specialism to gain introductory knowledge of their professional sector. Whilst it would be beneficial for the candidate to have some working knowledge of the industry, this is not essential.

The course consists of four modules; two mandatory and two optional (allowing for students to specialise in their chosen area). All modules are assessed by written examination, consisting of short-answer questions.

Some educational partners may offer each unit as its own distinct short award with assessment and certification, allowing students to complete further units and the full qualification at a time to suit them.

The full Introductory Certificate may be delivered as an intensive short course, or a slightly longer part-time offer.

International Certificate in Logistics and Transport

The CILT International Certificate in Logistics and Transport is a free-standing, Level 3 qualification, designed to provide a sound foundation for a career within the transport and supply chain fields and should provide potential supervisors and first-line managers with a complete set of management skills. It is recommended that those undertaking this programme have some prior knowledge of logistics and transport operations; ideally through their own work experience, or through previous CILT International study.

The course consists of two mandatory and one optional module. These are assessed through written examination. Most students complete their studies within a year.

The modules offered as part of this qualification can also be offered as stand-alone units, giving both students and employers maximum flexibility.

Successful completion of the International Certificate, together with a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience, meets the eligibility criteria for membership upgrade to Chartered Member (CMILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

International Diploma in Logistics and Transport

This course is designed to support professionals involved in planning logistics operations and those operating in supervisory or operational management roles. It is also ideal for graduates with non-business degrees moving into the logistics field.

As a Level 5 programme, this would be taught at the same level as Year 2 of a Bachelor’s degree, but is focussed on vocational rather than purely academic learning.

Candidates study four units (one mandatory and three electives/options) and are assessed via a written examination. Whilst the course can be delivered in a part-time manner over up to 18 months, most complete within a year. The course will be a blend of both taught material and independent study.

Successful completion of the CILT International Diploma together with a minimum of 3 years appropriate experience meets the eligibility criteria for membership upgrade from Student Member to Member (MILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

About Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA)

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) is a premier initiative by Abu Dhabi Ports Group (ADPG) for the advancement of maritime industry in the United Arab Emirates. Under the dynamic leadership of its President, Dr Yasser Al Wahedi, ADMA provides world-class maritime education and training for the next generation of maritime industry leaders in the UAE and the region.

ADMA is the region’s first one-stop shop for all types of supply chain training, academics, consultancy, research, and development. It is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence dedicated to developing world-class national, regional, and international cadres. The faculty and support staff, with internationally recognised qualifications, certifications, experience, and competencies bring their extensive industry experience and technical expertise to the classrooms, workshops, and the simulator areas.

Dedicated to excellence, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy places emphasis on maritime knowledge dissemination by delivering academic programmes, training programmes and quality courses of the highest standard which are accredited locally and internationally. The training programmes offered are accredited locally with the Ministry of Education (MoE) UAE, the local Classification Society Tasneef-RINA & the Federal Maritime Authority (FMA) UAE.

ADMA courses are also internationally accredited with the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) U.K, Lloyds Register (LR), the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) UK, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) International UK, and the Maritime Training Academy (MTA) UK. These courses attract school leavers and professionals into the maritime sectors that are pivotal to Abu Dhabi Ports Cluster’s plan to position Abu Dhabi as a global maritime hub.