Global Logistics Certificate of Completion
The Program
The Global Logistics program is designed to provide training for operational staff in freight forwarding companies, small to medium size shipping department supervisors and export/import office staff. Additional exposure to warehouse operations, trucking operations and the handling of hazardous material procedures as well as international finance provides for a pragmatic program, with immediate, applicable job skills.
Contact Program Coordinator Charles Hunt via e-mail or via phone at 310-243-2336.
Location
Classes are offered on the CSUDH campus in Carson. On-site instruction
is also available. Global Logistics classes
are
convenient for people living and working in or near
Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton,
El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach,
Redondo Beach, San Pedro,
Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood,
Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of
the South Bay and Southern California.
What You Will Learn
The curriculum is based upon a sequence of courses that cover the body of knowledge to enter the field of logistics or improve current job skills for individuals already employed in the field. An overview of logistics, designed to introduce and define terms leads to specific courses that will enrich knowledge of how transportation plays such a major role in the world economy. The program will explore all modes of transportation both domestic and international and provide the groundwork to identify and handle commodities that require special attention, including security, dangerous goods and government compliance. The curriculum is focused on the operational level of logistics.
Who Should Attend
Individuals who desire an entry level position or improved job skills with a freight forwarder, small package company, trucking company or warehouse. Additionally, many small to medium size manufacturing and distribution firms depend upon a shipping supervisor to be familiar with the many facets of logistics; the various topics of the courses in this program would satisfy that need.
Program Benefits
- The entire certificate program of six courses can be completed in less than four months
- The student will acquire skills needed to enrich many employer’s lean program
- The program emphasizes a practical body of operational skills that can be immediately put to use
- The student will enter a dynamic field, with many levels of career opportunities and specialty areas
Certificate of Completion Requirements
A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the six required courses comprised of 70 classroom hours
Program Cost
- Total Program Fee: $1190.00
- Books/Parking - Program $340.00 (Approx.)
INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS – GLX 900 CEU 1.0
This course provides an overview of logistics. The goal is to define terms and identify the different segments of logistics. Topics include warehousing, inventory control, material handling, transportation modes, INCOTERMS, the role of all logistical parties and intermodal activities.
IMPORTING AND EXPORTING – GLX 901 CEU 1.0
This course provides an introduction to importing and exporting, by both sea and air. Students will learn advanced shipping terminology, financial terms, and the role of government in logistics and the importance of security in transportation. Cost analysis and protection of funds and goods will be introduced.
GLOBAL LOGISTICS – GLX 902 CEU 2.0
This course focuses on the transportation of goods. Emphasis is placed upon freight forwarding, analyzing and selecting the proper mode of transportation consistent with the goods being transported. Covered is the importance of proper documentation, the role of the third party in financing, boycotts, embargoes, NAFTA and other consortiums. Upon completion the student should be able to arrange and coordinate the transportation of goods globally.
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT/PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION – GLX 903 CEU 2.0
This course introduces modern warehouse shipping procedures such as packing, crating, kitting, security, perishable goods storage, hazardous materials storage and record keeping. Container loading and transport vehicle selection are introduced; long term storage is not included. The course covers selection of trucking companies, railroads, freight forwarders, small package services, reverse logistics and global carriers. The emphasis will be on domestic transportation, inland freight, rate negotiation, dealing with brokers and OTI carriers. Cost, performance and time will be overriding themes.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE – GLX 904
CEU 0.5
This course introduces the student to the international banking process. Emphasis is placed upon letters of credit, and also includes sight/time drafts, invoice procedures, pro-forma invoices, open accounts and other payment transactions. The detail and complexity of letters of credit demand that most of the session covers this important transaction method.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – GLX 905 CEU 0.5
This course introduces the student to CFR49 and other resources required to properly identify, store, pack, mark and prepare a HAZMAT shipment for transportation. Examples of packaging materials, labels, placards will be presented. Safety and compliance is the focus of this course.
Advisory Board
Mr. W. Guy Fox, MBA
Licensed Customs Broker
Chairman of the Board, Global Transportation Services
Ms. Carol Rowen
Founder, International Trade Education Program (ITEP)
Ms. Amy Grat
CEO, International Trade Education Program (ITEP)
Mr. Fred Prinz
LAUSD, CTE Unit