Sustainable Supply Chains, Digitalisation & Logistics
The Higher Certificate is open to professionals who wish to further their knowledge in the areas of business, logistics, digitalisation and Sustainable supply chain management.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time.
Class / Module Information:
Classes on Monday & Wednesday Evenings - Virtual
Module Based Subjects, Each Over Five Weeks, all delivered Online.
Year 1: Six Modules
Year 2: Six Modules
Entry Requirements
Am I Eligible to do the Course with my Limited Education / Lack of Knowledge / Experience in the Industry?
We welcome all adults to the course who have an interest in logistics, transport and supply chain. We are here to assist you in your learning journey and give you opportunities to meet companies at events and via weekly communication.
Our requirement for the course is Leaving Certificate (or equivalent from other countries).
We also recognise ‘RPL’ Recognition of Prior Learning for students who may have many years experience however may not have completed secondary education.
If you would like to speak to the Education Manager we can arrange that, please email us for more information.
Further information
Start Date: September 2026. End Date: June 2027.
Places Limited.
€2600. Subsidised course cost €1450. The subsidised course cost applies to those who are over 23, resident in Ireland and in employment. Flexible payment.
Initial payment of €250 (Please Note this is a deposit for the course without skillnet subsidy, full cost of course is €2600).
Can I Claim Tax Relief for the Higher Certificate?
Yes, you can claim 20% tax relief on the TWO YEAR QQI LEVEL 6 HIGHER CERTIFICATE under the following rules:
The Two Year Part Time SETU Level 6 Higher Certificate Course for tax relief must be two years in duration (if you only intend on completing one year, Revenue do not allow tax relief).
As this is a Part Time Course under Revenue rules, the first €1,500 is a disregarded amount e.g.:
€2,600 (fee per year) minus €1,500 (Revenue disregarded amount) = €1100
20% of €1100 = €220 per year of tax relief
For more information please see the Revenue website.
Applications for this program are now open. If you wish to undertake this program in September 2026 please email your interest to highercert@cilt.ie
About the Higher Certificate:
• The Higher Certificate is open to professionals who wish to further their knowledge in the areas of business, logistics, digitalisation and Sustainable supply chain management.
• The course is designed for participants who currently work in the industry but do not have the necessary academic achievements to progress their career.
• Students come from a variety of backgrounds across the logistics, supply chain and transport areas.
• Lecturers are Industry Professionals who give real life case studies and examples during class as well as the academic knowledge to underpin learning experience.
• The Higher Certificate is open to all individuals regardless of experience, we welcome those new to the industry looking to pursue a new career.
• An Exit Award (Minor Certificate) is available to those who only complete Year 1.
Year 1 - Certificate:
• IT Skills, Communications and Academic Writing
• Customs & Dangerous Goods Awareness
• Introduction to Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Fundamentals of Finance for Supply Chain
• Warehouse and Transport Management
• Marketing & Customer Experience for Supply Chain Management
On completion of Year 1 students may exit & receive a Certificate in Managing Sustainability in Transport and Logistics in Sustainable Supply chains, Digitalisation and Logistics (Minor Award - 60 Credits)
Year 2 - Higher Certificate:
• Advance Finance
• Operations Management
• Applied Human Resource Management
• Digitalisation in Transport and Logistics Management
• Managing Sustainability in Transport and Logistics
• Purchasing Strategies
On completion of Year 2 students are awarded a Higher Certificate in Business in Sustainable Supply Chains, Digitalisation and Logistics (Major Award - 120 Credits).
Education Team
Phone on 01 676 3188
Email highercert@cilt.ie