Training, Qualifications and Development Directory 2011/12

Welcome to the Training, Qualifications and Development Directory 2011/12

If you want to stand out in today's job market it is essential to have the right blend of experience, skills and training. The Institute offers a range of qualifications and short courses designed to support your development and progression at every stage of your career.

Long-term customer relationships rely on your staff being well trained, with the latest knowledge and skills, giving your organisation the advantage over its competitors. Achieving world class performance requires a commitment to continuous improvement and an investment in the development of people. CILT recognises that companies need a range of options from workshops and short training courses, through to more formal qualifications and compliance training. This year's directory offers something for everyone working in the dynamic field of logistics and supply chain.

Together, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT), The Institute of Operations Management (IOM) and PTRC provide education, training and development for staff at all levels within the profession.

This year's Directory contains a range of interesting and relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. Whether you are looking to attend a sector-relevant conference or seminar, or whether you would like to develop your skills by participating in a short course or workshop, or want to enrol on a professional qualification, there is something for you or your team.

Why training and development is important
Whatever stage you are at in your career and whatever your specialism you will find a career development solution within its pages. Institute President, Peter Hendy FCILT, Commissioner, Transport for London, explains why the training and development of staff is so important in his introduction here.

Short courses
The Institute's short courses provide practical knowledge of the most up-to-date tools and techniques in logistics and transport, and are designed to help improve job performance and support individual career development. The important ‘hot topics' of the day, like lean approaches and carbon awareness, are included, as are quality management systems, MRP and process management data. If you are working or intend to work in humanitarian logistics, then there are practical courses to enhance your skills. More information about short courses is available to download here.

Workshops
Sometimes, organisations struggle to survive in a competitive environment or a difficult economic climate. The most successful organisations overcome these challenges by constantly adapting to new business circumstances and improving their operations as a result. Doing this effectively relies on businesses securing staff with the greatest level of skill in these areas. To support you in this complex area, CILT and IOM offer you the opportunity to attend a series of interactive taster workshops to help you develop the skills you need to plan for, implement and sustain improvement. More information on the workshops available for 2011/12 can be downloaded here.

Qualifications
Our qualifications offer professionals at every level and in every sector of industry the opportunity to gain professional recognition of their knowledge and experience. Internationally recognised and accredited by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual), these qualifications are designed to raise standards and to demonstrate both professional and personal achievement. More details of these qualifications can be downloaded here.

CPD
Keeping your knowledge and skills up to date in today's fast-changing world of work is vitally important, yet some people find it more challenging to plan and systematically improve their own skills than to set up systems for continuous improvement in the workplace. For this reason, the Institute offers CILT and IOM members guidance and support to help them get the best out of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). More information about development opportunities is available to download here.

Lectures, Conferences, Seminars
Through our series of lectures, conferences and seminars, CILT, IOM and PTRC provide the opportunity to learn from and meet influential figures from industry, government and academia. All of our events provide the opportunity to network, learn the latest techniques and benchmark against the best in the business. More information about the Lectures, Conferences and Seminars can be found here.

View the full Training, Qualifications and Development Directory 2011/12 here.