Qualifications Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How do the Institute's qualifications fit in with National Vocational Qualification and Scottish Vocational Qualification Assessment (NVQ and SVQ)?
- How do the Institute's qualifications compare with other qualifications?
- Are the Institute's qualifications recognised nationally and globally?
- Will the Institute consider previous learning and work experience?
- Do I need to be a member of the Institute to study for a qualification?
- What are the benefits of becoming a Student Affiliate member of the Institute?
- I've recently started working in a supply chain or transport environment and would like to get a better understanding of the sector, what qualification would be best?
- I'm already working in a supply chain or transport environment, which qualification should I study for?
- I'm based overseas; will I still be able to study for one of the Institute's qualifications?
- I'm working in a transport environment and would like to study for a CPC; does the Institute offer this qualification?
- What subject areas do the Institute's qualifications cover?
- I'm working in transport planning; does the Institute offer any suitable qualifications?
- Is there a time limit on how long I take to complete the qualifications?
- Are there any exemptions available?
- What transport qualifications does the Institute offer?
- What logistics qualifications does the Institute offer?
- Is there any financial assistance available?
- Can I just study for part of a qualification?
- What qualifications do I need to have to qualify for the different grades of membership?
- Are there set start dates for the qualifications?
- What is distance learning? Will I get any support during my studies?



