Several educational institutions in India are imparting courses in Logistics. These courses are offered generally in part-time mode, at the diploma, certificate, postgraduate degree and post graduate diploma levels. The candidates must have passed 10+2 level examination and graduation with at least 50% marks in aggregate, from any recognized Institution or a University to take a course in this field.

To establish a career in Logistics, a course in a subject related to Logistics would help, such as CLP (Certified Logistics practitioner), Business logistics, supply chain management or transport management. One may also opt for higher degrees such as an MBA in logistics, M.Sc. in supply chain management, transport management or Logistics. While pursuing the course, students are given hands on training in the field of supply chain management, transport management, analysis data and other business related issues.

Some courses offered to enter the field are: (i) M.Sc Logistics and Supply Chain Management (iii) Degree in Business Logistics (iii) Degree in Advanced Logistics Management (iv) Logistics Network Design and Supply Chain Management (v) Degree in Transportation Economics (vi) Degree in Transportation Carrier Management (vii) MBA in logistics (viii) Post graduate Diploma in Materials & Logistics Management.

Personal Skills :

In addition to educational skills, commitment to the job, good leadership, Co-ordination & communication skill is a must. One should be able to work as a team and that too under extreme pressure. Skill in using computer softwares and other latest means of communication technology is an added advantage, to easily interact with suppliers, intermediaries, co- workers or third party service providers. The candidate must have a high degree of analytical, numerical and geographical know-how.

Institutions:

1. Yak Institute of Management, Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra)

301 - Gauri Complex, Sector-11, CBD Belapur , Navi Mumbai (Thane Dist.) - 400614

2. Logistics Knowledge Park (L.K.P.), Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

Annamalaicherri Village, Ponneri(Taluk), Thiruvallur , Chennai (Chennai Dist.) - 600108

3. Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

E.V.R. Periyar Salai (NH4 Highway), Maduravoyal , Chennai (Chennai Dist.) - 600095

4. Institute of Logistics and Aviation Management (I.L.A.M.), New Delhi (Delhi)

84 F, C-6 Lane, Central Avenue, Sainik Farms , New Delhi (Delhi) - 110062

5. Logistics Knowledge Park (L.K.P.), Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

Annamalaicherri Village, Ponneri(Taluk), Thiruvallur , Chennai (Chennai Dist.) - 600108

6. The School of Business Logistics, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

35A, Eldams Road, Alwarpet , Chennai (Chennai Dist.) - 600018

7. Audyogik Shikshan Mandals Institute of Business Management and Research (I.B.M.R.), Pune (Maharashtra)

MIDC, Block C, Chinchwad , Pune (Pune Dist.) - 411019

8. Gokhale Education Societys J.D.C. Bytco Institute of Management Studies and Research, Nashik (Maharashtra)

Kulkarni Vidyamandir, College Road , Nashik (Nashik Dist.) - 422005