Global Logistics and Transportation Professional Development Course

Hybrid (In-person classes with Live Zoom option)

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The College of Charleston Global Logistics and Transportation Professional Development course is designed to provide practical knowledge and training in the many diverse areas of the global logistics and transportation industry. This comprehensive program covers railroad operations, port information systems, maritime law, transportation analytics, and more.

You'll learn from industry experts in four modules that will lead you through your training. Each concludes with an exam. The four training modules are:

  • Arranging the Move
  • The Port of Charleston
  • Moving the Goods
  • Support Activities & Shippers

Industry experts come from leading logistics, supply chain, and transportation companies including, the South Carolina Ports, Boeing, Palmetto Roadways, and more.

Who should enroll

  • Current global logistics and transportation professionals such as logistics coordinators/managers, freight forwarders, and supply chain managers
  • Entry-level logistics and transportation professionals
  • Career switchers looking to gain a comprehensive overview of the logistics and transportation industry

What you will learn

  • An overview of transportation, logistics and supply chain activities

What you will earn

1.60 CEUs per module (or 6.4 CEUs for the bundled certificate program); Certificate of Completion

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to common questions about our Global Logistics and Transportation Professional Development course.
  • Who is the course instructor?

    Your primary instructor will be Kent Gourdin, D.B.A. The unique aspect of the College of Charleston's Global Logistics and Transporation Professional Development program is that you'll also get to learn from industry experts on different subject matter. You'll gain insights from professionals who work everywhere from the South Carolina Ports to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

  • I can't come to campus every week. Can I still enroll?

    Yes, this course is hybrid. In-person class sessions will be recorded then shared with students along with the speaker’s slides, videos, or notes. If you are local to Charleston, you can attend the classes in-person or view the session recordings on your own time. You can even Zoom into the class in real time from wherever you happen to be with reliable internet.

    All sessions are offered via the online video conferencing platform Zoom. While a Zoom account is not necessary to participate, you can create one here.

  • I'm still deciding whether to complete all modules. Can I take just one?

    Yes. You may elect to register for each module separately for $500/module. If you successfully complete all four modules within three years, you are eligible to receive a Global Logistics and Transportation Professional Development Program Certificate from the College of Charleston. 

Upcoming Offerings

Enroll today for our next Global Logistics and Transportation Professional Development course.

Class Start Date: August 26, 2024
Class End Date: April 28, 2024
Meeting Schedule: Mondays, 7–9 p.m.
Location: Beatty Center or online via Zoom
Price: $1,750 $895 – for a limited time!

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