The Humanitarian Logistics Certification Program was created in collaboration with a multi-agency
Advisory Committee to enable humanitarian organizations around the world to strengthen humanitarian
assistance through professional training.
In November 2011, the professional quality of the program and its achievements to-date were
recognized by the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards, when the Certification in Humanitarian
Logistics (CHL) course won the award for Training and Professional Development. The full story is
available here.
The Certification Program is comprised of three courses:
- Certification in Humanitarian Logistics (CHL) / Certification en Logistique Humanitaire (CLH) -
launched in September 2006, teaches the base principles of logistics and supply chain operations in
the humanitarian context in order to increase the proficiency and expertise of humanitarian
logisticians working at an operational level. The course is targeted to entry- to mid-level
logistics managers working at an operational-level within their organizations as well as
commercial sector logisticians with an interest in working in the humanitarian sector.
The equivalent course in French was launched in 2008. CHL is designed to be completed in 1½ years.
A detailed information sheet including cost, can be downloaded here.
- Certification in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management (CHSCM) - launched May 1, 2008, emphasizes
more strategic elements of supply chain management and is aimed at senior logisticians and logistics
coordinators working at the tactical or strategic levels of humanitarian operations. As CHSCM
emphasizes linking logistics more closely to programs, people in other functions who interface
with logistics are also targeted. CHSCM is designed to be completed in 2 years. A detailed
information sheet, including cost, can be downloaded here.
- Certification in Humanitarian Medical Logistics Practices (MedLog) - launched September 1, 2009,
focuses on medical items' special supply chain requirements. MedLog is aimed at experienced logisticians
and medical specialists handling the medical supply within humanitarian organizations. MedLog is
designed to be completed in 6 months. A detailed information sheet including cost, can be downloaded
here.
What are the benefits?
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- Professional training based on agreed best practices
- Broad understanding of the supply chain, its functions and how it fits into overarching humanitarian operations and response
- Increased skill and confidence levels
- Standard vocabulary and common understanding with global counterparts
- Internationally-recognized professional qualification from CILT (UK)
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For the humanitarian
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- Improved program support and achievement of organizational goals
- Increased motivation and retention of key personnel
- More ownership and responsibility to find solutions taken at the field level
- Increased collaboration and understanding throughout the organization and with its partners
- Relative cost savings on staff development, compared to other training options
- Cost savings on operations as skilled staff recognize opportunities as they arise
- Ultimately results in improved service to end beneficiaries
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- Raises the profile of logistics throughout the humanitarian community
- Establishes a community of professionals world-wide
- Creates common processes, standards and vocabulary across organizations
- Supports retention of institutional knowledge to enable continues improvements
- Ultimately results in improved service to end beneficiaries
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Learning Methodology
The Certification courses use the innovative 'competence model' approach, which
emphasizes application of skills, as opposed to the examination of knowledge.
The learning process uses a unique combination of learning materials, a simulated
case study environment based on first-hand experience in many humanitarian aid
operations, and access to live coaches. More »
Impact
In March 2011, the 1000th student was enrolled in the CHL course, and the overall
Humanitarian Logistics Certification Program continues to grow steadily. Students
stem from nearly 200 organizations, with the largest programs at key humanitarian
partners including WFP, UNICEF, ICRC, Oxfam-GB, UNHCR, MSF, and CRS.
Feedback from the extensive student and organization network has shown that the
Certification Program has an enormous impact: cost savings on operations, cost
savings on training, staff effectiveness, increased individual and team capacities,
more effective collaboration with other units and organizations, and validation of
abilities. More »
Scholarships
Since 2008, scholarships for the Humanitarian Logistics Certification Program have
been given annually. As funding for training is scarce and salaries are small within
the humanitarian sector, the scholarship program supports candidates who are dedicated
to the humanitarian prerogative and in position to positively affect change within
their organization and better support beneficiaries. More »
Contacts
For more information, please contact info@fritzinstitute.org.
PROGRAMME DE CERTIFICATION EN LOGISTIQUE HUMANITAIRE
Le Programme de Certification en Logistique Humanitaire a été créé en collaboration avec un
Comité Consultatif multi-agence pour permettre les organismes humanitaires autour du monde
à renforcer l'assistance humanitaire à travers une formation professionelle.
Le programme de certification est composé de trois cours, mais en ce moment, la Certification
en Logistique Humanitaire (CHL/CLH) est le seul cours disponible en français.
- Certification in Humanitarian Logistics (CHL) / Certification en Logistique Humanitaire (CLH)
- a été lancé en anglais en 2006 et en français en 2008. Le cours combine les meilleures pratiques
dans la gestion et l'exécution de la chaîne d'approvisionnements des organismes humanitaires,
du monde commercial, et du milieu universitaire. Dans le secteur humanitaire, le programme répond
aux besoins d'une formation accessible et économique des professionels actifs de logistique qui
jouent un rôle essentiel dans le succès de leur organisation.
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Bourses d'Études
Depuis 2008, des bourses pour le Programme de Certification de Logistique Humanitaire ont été
décerné chaque année. À cause d'un manque général de financement pour les formations et les
salaires dans le secteur humanitaire, le programme de bourse aide les candidats qui sont
consacrés à la prérogrative humanitaire et sont en mesure d'affecter favorablement les changements
dans leur organisation et d'aider mieux les bénéficiaires. En plus »
Contact
Pour plus d'informations merci de vous adresser directement à Fritz Institute,
info@fritzinstitute.org.
PARTNERS
The Humanitarian Logistics Certification Program is sponsored by the Fritz Institute, awarded
by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) - UK, and delivered by the Logistics Learning Alliance.
The Program was developed with funding from DFID, ECHO and USAID by experienced logisticians from ICRC,
IFRC, the International Rescue Committee, MSF-Holland, MSF-Switzerland, Oxfam-GB, Save the Children-US,
UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, and WHO, with further inputs from IMC, Merlin, and UNFPA.
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