CPD stands for continuing professional development. Committing to continuing professional development benefits both you and the company you work for.

NFQ is the National Framework of Qualifications, CILT partners with third level institutions to recognise and contribute to programs focused on transport, logistics, mobility and supply chain management. 

CPD courses are designed to help you maintain and improve your knowledge and competency throughout your working life, ensuring your skillset meets the requirements of today’s fast-changing business environment. 

CILT are developing a panel of approved CPD programs that will carry classification by CILT as designed to  meet the standards for Continuing Professional Development in our sector. These programs are largely not accredited on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) but are considered by CILT to have merit for our sector. 

As the recognised professional body of the logistics, transport and supply chain management sector, CILT is specially placed to provide the classification you need to demonstrate your continuing professional development. All Continuing Professional Development (CPD) that carry the CILT logo have been reviewed and classified by subject matter experts from the industry. 

CILT offers 2 recognition schemes, one for NFQ alligned programs and one for non-NFQ alligned programs.

Providers of programs alligned to the NFQ may apply for recognition under the policy outlined here: CILT_NFQ_Recognition_Policy

If you wish to have your non-NFQ program classified by CILT you may submit your syllabus and teaching plan to the Education Committee of CILT for consideration. 

CILT CPD awards will fall into the following catagories:

Component Award:

                                 CILT Skills Badge: Operational

                                 CILT Skills Badge: Management

                                 CILT Skills Badge: Leadership

Awards will carry one of the 3 classifications and a point weighting calculated as follows:

Every hour of synchronous teaching             = 1 point

Every 4 hours of asynchronous teaching     = 1 point

The ratio of Synchronous to asynchronous teaching shall not exceed 1:4. 

Programs classified by CILT will be authorised to carry the CILT CPD award Logo and CILT will issue a Digital Badge to all participants that successfully complete the program. A record of Digital Badges issued to graduates will also be maintained by CILT for validation and certification. 

CILT will maintain a register of awards on their website with links to the training providers information. 

Course providers may make submissions for programs to be considered for CILT CPD classification. For more infomation email info@cilt.ie  Subject line CPD. 

All applications should include a description of the course Learning outcomes, content, assessment strategies, tutor qualifications and schedule.

Following submission CILT will be in contact to process your application. 

To take part in a continuing professional development course:

• Click the link for the course - this will take you to a course page with the training partner where you can book your place. Once you have completed the training the trainer will submit your result and CILT issue your digital CPD certificate from the CILT CPD portal.  

 Programmes are developed to ensure:

• Quality –CILT insist on expert involvement in programme development & delivery

• Relevance - businesses avail of relevant industry training which meets their specific staff needs

• Convenience - delivered at a time and a location that suits the company 

• Skill gaps are targeted –  our subject matter experts design programmes that address individual company’s skill gaps

A key element of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s approach to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is to make sure individuals take the time to reflect and act on the lessons learnt in the courses.

Reflective learning is important as it helps you to consider:

• Whether the CPD activity addressed the need set out in your CPD requirement

• If it filled your knowledge competency or skill gap 

• If it has given you sufficient guidance and knowledge to allow you to act on it

• The value of the CPD activity to you and whether it met your expectations

• What is next, in terms of putting the knowledge or skills into action and how this will be done

• Whether you should pass the knowledge onto others that you work with and how this can be done

Continuing professional development is an investment that you make in yourself and your future. The benefits of CPD aren’t felt just when you’re going for promotion, many employers now value ‘learning agility’ as a core competency.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) helps you:

• Keep your skills and knowledge up to date

• Prepare for greater responsibilities in your career

• Builds confidence and credibility

• Strengthen your professional credibility

• Become more creative in tackling new challenges

• Follow your progression by tracking your learning

• Earn more by showcasing your achievements

• Demonstrate your skillset in appraisals

• Achieve your career goals by focusing on your training and development

• Cope positively with change by constantly updating your skill set

• Be more productive by reflecting on the gaps in your skills and experience

CILT works with a number of partners to keep the cost of CPD low. 

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is a not for profit organisation, our core objective in CPD is to classify courses that promote professionalism in the logistics, transport and supply chain industry.

These courses are provided by third parties and the costs are at their discretion.

Many of the courses we have classified are also supported by CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet to further reduce costs. You can access these subsidised programs via www.ciltskillnet.ie

Designed for in-house trainers, this is a private program run internally to the client organisation. 

Duration:24 hours in classroom, 8 hours practical and 60 hours self directed. 

Dates: TBC

Fee:TBC

These were evaluated by the CILT Education Committee and found to have met the standards set out. 

Assessment

1. Theory MCQ exam.  (Min score 70%)

2. Practical assessment including simulated delivery of course content and teaching ability. (Min score 70%).

Certification

CILT Skills Badge

Level: Management

Number of credits: 47