EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR A PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Our academy offers comprehensive professional examination programs accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA). These programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the transport and logistics industry.

EDUCATION POLICY AND COURSE OBJECTIVES

The Chartered Institute of Transportation Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) acknowledges the need for improving the standard of effective Transport Management covering all modes of transport (road, rail, maritime, aviation and pipeline). Our education policy is designed to raise the standard of professionalism within Transport management at all levels, encouraging those commencing a career within the industry and improving the knowledge and skills of those already engaged in Transport.

Our syllabus incorporates both theory and practical experience, providing an integrated and progressive system towards Professional Graduate Diploma work with emphasis on professional competence. As a professional transportant, obtaining a credible professional transport qualification offers great opportunities for jobs not only in Nigeria but also within the West Africa (ECOWAS) sub-region and beyond.

THE FOUR MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Our professional certification follows a structured four-level approach designed to progressively build your expertise in transport management and administration.

A. FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE

in Transport Management and Administration

Entry Requirements:

  • Five (5) Credit passes in GCE/SSCE, O'Level or its equivalents in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any two Science or Social science subjects
  • Candidates with 5 years of experience can be accepted with 4 Credit Passes including Mathematics and English Language

B. PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA

in Transport Management and Administration

Entry Requirements:

  • CIOTA/CILT Foundation / Intermediate Certificate of a recognized body
  • Accredited Diploma in Transport Management, Shipping Management, Travel & Tourism, Freight forwarding, Economics, Geography, Marketing, Business Studies, etc.

C. PROFESSIONAL ADVANCE DIPLOMA

in Transport Management and Administration (Associate Membership Grade Level)

Entry Requirements:

  • CIOTA/CILT Professional Diploma, Professional Diploma Part 1 Certificate
  • Advance Diploma, HND, B.Sc., PGD/MBA and other relevant qualifications with at least 4 years working experience

D. POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA

in Transport Management and Administration (Full Membership Grade Level)

Entry Requirements:

  • CIOTA/CILT Professional Advance Diploma or final Examination Certificate of recognized allied bodies
  • HND, B.Sc., PGD/M.Sc./MBA with at least 2 years working experience in relevant fields

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Our programs follow a structured curriculum designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in transport management and administration.

A. FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

The Certificate Examination level focuses on fundamental principles of transport. Successful completion qualifies you for the Professional Diploma Qualifying Examination.

FOUNDATION COURSE ONE

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P
PCT101 Principles of Transport 3 2 1 0
PCT102 Principles of Economics 2 2 1 0
PCT103 Communication in English 2 2 0 0
PCT104 Transport and Economic Geography 3 2 1 0
PCT105 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skills 2 2 1 0
PCT106 Cargo Handling and Transportation of Dangerous Goods 3 2 1 0
TOTAL 15

FOUNDATION COURSE TWO

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P
PCT102 Transport and Development in Nigeria 3 2 1 0
PCT104 Fundamentals of Information Technology 2 2 1 1
PCT106 Principles of Statistics 2 2 0 0
PCT108 Elements of Shipping 3 2 0 0
PCT110 Commercial Practice 2 2 0 0
PCT112 Urban and Rural Transportation 3 2 1 1
TOTAL 15

B. PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA EXAMINATION

This level builds on foundation knowledge with more specialized transport management courses. Successful completion gives eligibility for the Professional Advance Diploma.

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PART ONE

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P
PDE201 Principal of Management 3 2 1 1
PDE202 Business Communication 2 2 1 1
PDE203 Transport and Environment 3 2 1 1
PDE204 Quantitative Technique 2 2 1 1
PDE205 Introduction to Air Transportation 3 2 2 0
PDE206 Principles and Management of Transport 3 2 1 0
TOTAL 15

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PART TWO

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P
PDE207 Introduction to Maritime Transportation 3 2 1 1
PDE208 Introduction to Transport Economics 3 2 1 1
PDE209 Industrial Relations in Transport 2 1 2 0
PDE210 Transport and Tourism 3 2 1 1
PDE211 Basic Accounting 2 2 0 0
PDE212 Human Resources Management in Transport 2 2 1 1
TOTAL 15

C. PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA EXAMINATION

This advanced level prepares students for senior management positions. Successful completion qualifies for Associate Membership and eligibility for the Postgraduate Professional Diploma.

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCE DIPLOMA PART ONE

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P
PDE301 Multimodal Transport Management 3 2 1 0
PDE302 Transport Economics 3 2 1 0
PDE303 International Trade and Payment 3 2 0 0
PDE304 Operations Management 2 2 0 0
PDE305 Law of Business and Carriage 3 2 0 0
PDE306 Transport Insurance 3 2 1 0
TOTAL 17

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCE DIPLOMA PART TWO

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P
PDE307 Financial Management 3 1 1 1
PDE308 Fleet Operations and Management 3 2 0 0
PDE309 Management and Control of Transport 3 2 0 0
PDE310 Business and Corporate Strategy 3 2 0 1
PDE311 Logistics and Distribution Planning 3 2 1 0
TOTAL 15

INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT/INTERNSHIP

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P
SIWES 300 Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES) 6 0 0 6
TOTAL 6

D. POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA EXAMINATION

The highest level of professional certification, preparing candidates for executive positions and Full Membership of the Institute.

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT L T P
PGE601 Transport Policy and Planning 3 2 0 1
PGE602 Transport Evaluation and Finance 3 2 1
PGE603 International Logistics & Supply Chain Management 2 2 0 1
PGE604 Management Information Technology in Transport 2 2 0 1
PGE605 Operations Research 2 2 1 0
TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE – (candidates to choose Two Modal Options)
MPG607 Maritime Management 3 2 0 1
MPG608 Port Operations and Management 3 2 0 1
APG609 Air Transport Management 3 2 0 1
APG610 Airport Operations and Management 3 2 0 1
RGE611 Road Transport Management 3 2 1 1
RGE612 Rail Transport Administration 3 2 0 1
PPG613 Pipeline Transportation Management 3 2 0 1
PPG614 Transport Research Project 4
TOTAL

Professional Research Project

To complete the Final Stage Qualifying Examinations, candidates will also be required to complete a professional research project in transport. The project is the academic equivalent of a reputable university postgraduate degree project in Nigeria and Overseas. Successful completion of the Final stage examinations, with research project and internship qualifies you for the award "Full Membership" of the Institute; and gives you eligibility to apply for registration as a Chartered Transportant and also for range of postgraduate programmes at various Universities in Nigeria and Overseas.

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