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University of North Florida
Logistics and Supply
Chain Management
Logistics and distribution skills
AST&L
training to begin and advance your career
Logistics and Supply Certification in Transportation
and Logistics Cohort Program
Chain Management The UNF Certification in Transportation and Logistics
The smart career choice.
(CTL) Cohort Program is a jointly sponsored program by
the American Society of Transportation and Logistics, the
University of North Florida Coggin College of Business,
The supply chain industry, including logistics, distribution Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program and the
Division of Continuing Education.
and transportation, is one of the fastest-growing industries
in Florida, needed by virtually every company and CTL certification is known as the premier credential in the
government. Benefits of pursuing a career in this field transportation/logistics industry. The CTL certification
include: recognizes professionals who demonstrate a deeper
understanding of the fundamentals of the profession
Employment expected to grow 22 percent from through successful completion of the program.
2012 to 2022.
Modules include:
Workers in Florida transportation, trade and logistics • Understanding Business
industries earn 30 percent higher wages than the • Transportation
• Supply Chain Management
state average.
• International Logistics
Trade, transportation and logistics industries are facing • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
worker shortages as current workforce retires.
Who should attend:
The skills needed to fill the upcoming vacant positions This program is designed for leaders and supervisors in the
logistics and supply chain industry or individuals wanting
are outpacing the education of the current workforce.
to pursue or advance their career in transportation and
Jobs require advanced training, most often in a logistics. A special focus is on first through mid-level
certificate program. leaders in an organization.
Employment opportunities available locally, nationally Certification eligibility requirements
and around the world. To be eligible, you must possess a B.S. or B.A. degree
from any accredited college or have three years of
The Global Logistics Training Resource Network at the professional experience and successfully complete all
University of North Florida Division of Continuing modules. Individuals with a college degree or appropriate
Education is dedicated to providing the highest level of experience in a related field and are unemployed or
quality education for each student by delivering essential underemployed are also eligible.
training for today’s industry needs. The Network works
beside globally recognized entities, including: American
Tuition
The tuition includes all course handouts and registration
Society of Transportation and Logistics, UNF Coggin fees for American Society for Transportation and Logistics
College of Business and the Transportation and Logistics (ASTL). Discounts are available for UNF alumni and ASTL
Flagship Program. members. Please contact (904) 620-4200 or unfce@unf.edu
for more information.
Upon the successful completion of the program,
participants will earn their professional designation of CTL.
Graduates of this ASTL-sponsored program will not have to
sit for certification exam for the designation.
Freight Agent Information Technology
A freight agent is someone who coordinates
for the Supply Chain Customized learning
shipments of freight. When asked to handle a
This course is intended for the non-IT
solutions for logistics
load, the agent gets information about the load
and makes a decision about which shipping
logistics professional. The course will review and supply chain
method would be most effective.
the supply chain data and technology
that can manage inbound material moves
management
A freight broker is a person who sells through outbound distribution and final
transportation, without actually providing it. They delivery to the end consumer. The course will Our staff and faculty will work
typically act as an intermediary between those also review reverse logistics technology and with your company to develop
who have freight to be transported and freight services. Focus areas will include discussions a specialized training program.
transportation providers. on RFID technology, EDI messaging and Courses can be offered at
The Freight Agent/Broker Training program is how the Cloud can be used in supply chain
your facility or in one of our
a great option for you to start your own home- services.
professional classrooms. Benefit
based business. This course is designed to give
you an overview of the transportation industry Learning objectives include from our resources including,
and supply chain management. Get what it takes • Composition of supply chain information curriculum, instructors and
to be a successful freight agent or freight broker. flows technology. We offer extensive
• Composition of execution systems selections of up-to-date,
Course topics include in the supply chain industry-specific training and
• The how-to’s of building a freight • Warehouse systems and automation educational programs.
brokerage or agency
• Transportation, load planning, dispatching
• Operations process and carrier management systems COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE ,
• Broker laws • Freight management systems, track BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Marketing, prospecting, sales and establishing and trace technologies
rates • The Three C’s: communication,
• E-commerce solutions and emerging
• Negotiating shipper, carrier and trends coaching and counseling
consignee challenges • Event and disruption management • Supervisory training
• Transportation terminology • Business intelligence and the supply chain • Strategic planning
• Technology tools — RFID, the cloud, open • Succession planning
Who Should Attend systems, geo-fencing, mobile devices and
• Ambitious and disciplined individuals seeking • Managing supply chain
other web-based technologies
to start their own home-based business conflict
• Latest supply chain tools, challenges and
• Individuals wishing to start a career in a • Supply chain analysis
benefits
high-demand field
certification
Schedule Who should attend • Import/export certificate
The course consists of 40 classroom hours of This course is intended for logistics students • Lean Six Sigma for
instruction and 100 hours of self-learning or professionals, IT students or professionals warehousing
interested in logistics. This course is not
• Customer service
Tuition recommended for experienced IT logistics
Tuition includes course materials. professionals. • Leadership programs
For complete course descriptions and registration,
visit the Global Logistics Training Resource Network
online at www.unf.edu/ce/logistics, or call (904) 620-4200.
Start here.
1. Visit www.unf.edu/ce/logistics for Featured Instructors
more information and view the
informative video about the future Brett Harper, CTL
has nearly 30 years of
of logistics.
business experience
2. Attend a free information session. in logistics, finance,
operations and
Check the website for upcoming sales. He worked at
dates and times. APL/GATX Logistics,
Smith Barney and Frito-Lay. In 2007,
3. Call (904) 620-4200 and our Brett formed R&B Business Services
customer care team will help you with Ron Shamlaty, a company that
helps develop and expand the UNF
with the enrollment process, or
Continuing Education logistics training
simply enroll online. program.
Ron Shamlaty, CTL
has more than 40
years of logistics,
sales, marketing and
training experience.
He spent 21 years
with Xerox and six
years as president and COO of Jim
Walters Papers. Prior to co-founding
Global Logistics Training R&B, he spent the last 17 years with
Resource Network APL/GATX Logistics, first as vice
president of public warehousing
UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center operations and later as vice president of
12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 worldwide marketing.
Get started today:
Call: (904) 620-4200
Online: www.unf.edu/ce/logistics
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