International Logistics Certificate

Build Expertise in International Logistics

Offered by the Center for Logistics and Transportation Policy

The continuing education certificate consists of 64 class room hours of learning provided by one-day and ½-day seminars offered by the University of Houston at the Center for Logistics and Transportation Policy in the multiple areas of expertise needed to be an effective employee in the international supply chain. Certificate credit is 6.4 continuing education units (CEUs).

These workshops and seminars include the following subjects:

Export procedures
Import procedures
Homeland Security
C-TPAT overview
Transportation Economics

Global Logistics
Global Management Issues
Finance and Costing
Regulations

INCOTerms
Letters of Credit
Drawbacks
FTZ

HTSUSA
Economics
Quality issues
Information Flow and Control

And other issues identified by industry.

There are two levels of certificates offered: Basic, and International. Acceptance in each level will be based on the attendee's level of expertise or the completion of the previous level's certificate.

Holders of these certificates will provide evidence of additional knowledge that will make them valuable members of the workforce. Companies can use this certificate program to provide the necessary skill sets to increase their employees' value and improve their performance.

Classes can be held on-site and customized to your needs. Seminars at UH will be offered on a regular schedule, based on feedback from industry. Subject matter rotates, again, as the needs of industry are identified. Classes on a special subject can be requested.

Contact information: Elizabeth Wetzel
Center for Logistics and Transportation Policy
713-743-1397
ewetzel@central.uh.edu