IIFT’s online certification program for global trade logistics and port operations

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IIFT’s online certification program for global trade logistics and port operations

A four-month online certificate programme on global trade logistics and trade operations has been started by IIFT and is set to begin in August 2025. Here are the full details about the program.

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Features of the Programme

Weekend Interactive Live Online Programme 

Time frame: four months and 150 hours

Start date: August 2025 

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

Program Goal: 

Recognise the basic tenets of international trade, such as trade agreements, international trade regulations and the function of international organisations. Examine the logistics chain and pinpoint the essential elements that guarantee the smooth transportation of goods from point of origin to point of destination. Learn about port operations such as cargo handling, port facility management and the newest technological developments in port logistics. Develop problem-solving abilities to tackle obstacles in port operations and global trade logistics. Optimise logistics performance and cut costs by implementing global supply chain management best practices.  Develop their capacity to oversee and coordinate port and logistics operations globally while maintaining adherence to international standards and laws.

Evaluation :

To be eligible to take the test, students must have attended the online lectures at least 75% of the time. Participants in the course might be expected to complete assessments and/or individual or group projects. Helping participants apply the concepts they have learnt in the course to real-world organisational decision scenarios is the primary goal of these assignments and assessments. To receive the certificate, the participants must receive at least 50% in each subject. The faculty decides on the evaluation methodology. Online assessments, assignments, presentations, projects and any other element chosen by the faculty may be included in the methodology. Online testing will be used for both internal and final exams. The exams do not require students to be on campus.

Relative Industry: 

Financial services, supply chain management, marketing firms, government organisations, e-commerce and online marketplaces, logistics and transportation and trade associations.

Program Highlights

An online weekend programme created to provide instruction to students who attend from any location using a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. 150 online contact hours to give participants a more engaging educational experience. Certificate from a top-tier B-school with AACSB and NAAC A+ accreditation with alumni in over 30 countries worldwide. Lifetime access to the IIFT learning portal, which includes helpful documents and course materials.

Program Details 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Graduation degree from a recognised university or equivalent

SESSION SCHEDULE:  Saturdays & Sundays 

PROGRAMME COMMENCEMENT: August 2025 

SESSION TIMINGS : 3 pm to 6:15 pm (SAT) & 10 am to 5:15 pm (SUN)

MODE OF DELIVERY: Online Sessions through MS Teams Platform

Program Fee: 

INR 75,000/- + (18% GST) 

SC/ST/PH candidates: 50% fee concession (as per govt. guidelines and subject to document verification)