What is CITLS ?

CITLS (Certified International Trade Logistics Specialist) is a global standard certification issued by the International Import Export Institute (IIEI), the global certification authority of the trading industry. IIEI has been recognized in over 90 countries.

CITLS course is designed to prepare for the CITLS examination and to obtain internationally viable practical trading knowledge. The course consists of two subjects: "Import and Export Environment" and "21st Century International Logistics and Supply Chain Management". The course work covers the whole flow of supply chain from the point of productions to the consumers.

CITLS course is suitable for the people who are seeking to:

• develop a career in international trading industry
• acquire a certification that make them stand out in the job market
• hold a certification to show their competency in import and export management
• learn about trading and logistics prior to going on an internship
• take an extra challenge for their future career while studying English as a Second Language
• study about trading and logistics before starting own business

Course Outline
(All Courses are taught by native English speakers)

Part1

Importing / Exporting Environment

1.      INTRODUCTION

2.      REACHING MARKETS

3.      MARKET RESEARCH

4.      EXPORT PRICING

5.      SHIPPING & DOCUMENTATION

6.      EXPORT DISTRIBUTION

Part2

 

21Century International Logistics: Supply Chain Management

 

1.      THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

2.      AIR FREIGHT AS A MODE OF SHIPMENT

3.      OCEAN FREIGHT AS A MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

4.      INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION

5.      PACKING AND CRATING

6.      UNDERSTANDING DOCUMENTATION

7.      WAREHOUSING & AUTOMATION

8.      INSURANCE

9.      PORT AUTHORITIES

10.  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Part3

Warehousing

1.     Warehousing Overview

2.      Traditional View of Warehousing

3.      Third-Party Warehousing

4.      Principles of Warehousing

5.     Warehousing as an Operational Element

6.      Warehousing as a Supportive Integrated System within Supply Chain Management

7.    Mechanics of Warehousing

8.     Layout and Design

9.     Technology Factors: Automation and Computerization

10.   Warehouse Utilization and Workforce Design

11.    Building an Integrated Warehousing Model

Course Overview

CITLS course is designed in conjunction with a ESL course. Student Visa holders are recommended to enroll in an English course at AOI College of Languages (Matrix Learning affiliate school in Torrance, California) while taking CITLS courses on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. After completing the CITLS course, a corporate internship is available to put the knowledge into practice.

Eligibility to Take the CITLS Exam
Students will be eligible to take the CITLS examination after successfully competing the Matrix Learning CITLS course.

Matrix Learning Instructors
Only highly qualified and experienced instructors are chosen to be Matrix Learning instructors. Our instructors are either a MBA graduate, master or doctor degree holders in the related field of study, or management level professionals from the leading corporations. Students are expected to understand the course work in English with a higher proficiency level than ESL programs. Students are highly recommended to prepare for the class ahead of time.