GLOBAL LOGISTICS · SUPPLY CHAIN · 6-MONTH DIPLOMA
Diploma in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization in Kochi
The Diploma in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization is a 6-month course at Futurewings Academy, Kochi, on managing and optimising global logistics and supply chains: international trade, transport modes, freight forwarding and customs, demand forecasting and procurement, warehouse and inventory management, and shipping documentation and compliance, with industrial visits, communicative English, personality development and placement assistance.
6 monthsPlus Two (12th), any streamClassroom · Ernakulam South, Kochi6-month diplomas from ₹64,900Placement assistance
Diploma in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization at a glance
Global supply chains run on people who understand how goods cross borders: which transport mode to use, how freight forwarding and customs work, how much stock to hold and how to keep the paperwork compliant. This six-month diploma teaches that end-to-end view and the planning behind it.
It suits students who want an international flavour to their logistics career, with freight forwarders, importers, exporters and supply chain teams. Training includes visits to ports and logistics hubs and talks by working professionals.
| Course | Diploma in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization |
| Level | 6-month diploma |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Eligibility | Plus Two (12th), any stream |
| Mode & campus | Classroom training with industrial visits, at Futurewings Academy, CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016 |
| Next batch | Contact us for the next start date. Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed). |
| Fees | from ₹64,900 incl. 18% GST, depending on the certification package; easy EMI available |
| Certification | RSDCA / NSDC / SDCC certification packages; programmes associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Logistics Skill Council |
| Admission | Merit-based, no entrance exam: free counselling, short interview, confirm your seat |
| Placement assistance | CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals |
Who should join
- Plus Two students or graduates who want to work in freight forwarding, import-export or supply chain planning
- Candidates aiming at international logistics companies in Kochi, the metros or the Gulf
- Business owners and staff who manage imports or exports
- Students who prefer planning and analysis to purely operational warehouse work
What the course includes
- International trade, transport modes, freight forwarding and customs
- Demand forecasting and procurement
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Shipping documentation and compliance
- Communicative English classes
- Personality development
- Industrial talks by logistics professionals
- Industrial visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses
What you’ll learn in the Diploma in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization
The modules below expand the course outline published by Futurewings Academy. Your counsellor can share the detailed module plan and timetable for the current batch.
International trade
How global commerce is structured.
- Incoterms and trade terms
- Trade documents and payment basics
- Regulations and trade bodies
Transport modes & freight forwarding
Choosing and managing the route.
- Sea, air, road and rail: costs and trade-offs
- Freight forwarder workflow
- Tracking and transit management
Customs & compliance
Clearing goods correctly.
- Customs clearance procedures
- Duties, classification and valuation basics
- Compliance records
Demand forecasting & procurement
Planning what to buy and when.
- Forecasting methods
- Procurement and supplier management
- Linking demand to inventory
Warehouse & inventory management
Holding the right stock.
- Storage and inventory control
- Order processing
- Stock optimisation basics
Shipping documentation & supply chain optimisation
Paperwork and performance.
- Bills of lading and shipping documents
- Supply chain KPIs and cost reduction
- Case studies
How you’ll train at Futurewings
Every course mixes classroom teaching with the practice, exposure and coaching that employers expect, taught by IATA-trained faculty at our Ernakulam South campus.
Documentation practice
You work with real formats: bills of lading, freight-forwarding paperwork, customs and supply-chain documents.
Industrial visits
Visits to ports, logistics hubs and warehouses in and around Kochi, one of India's busiest port cities.
Industry talks
Sessions by working logistics professionals on how ports, forwarders and warehouses actually run.
English & personality development
Communicative English classes and personality development, so you can handle customers, agents and interviews with confidence.
Placement assistance for this course includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals. See Placements for where our students aim to work.
Careers after the Diploma in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization
Freight forwarders, customs brokers, importers, exporters and the supply chain teams of manufacturers and retailers hire for coordination, documentation and planning roles, and Kochi's port cluster and the Gulf's logistics hubs offer steady openings. Placement assistance prepares you for those interviews.
Roles you can apply for
Freight forwarding executiveImport-export coordinatorSupply chain analystLogistics plannerProcurement assistantCustoms documentation executive
Typical employers: ports and shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs brokers, warehouses and distribution centres, and e-commerce logistics companies. Our placement assistance helps you prepare and refers you to recruiters; selection is always the employer’s decision.
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Fees, EMI and admission
Fees & EMI
Our 6-month diplomas start from ₹64,900, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. Ask our counsellor for this course's exact fee and EMI plan.
Each course is offered in certification packages: RSDCA (Regional Skill Development and Certification Authority), NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) and SDCC (Skill Development Council Canada), singly or combined. Futurewings programmes are associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Logistics Skill Council. Your counsellor will explain which package suits your goals.
How to join: 4 steps
No entrance exam · merit-based admission
- Enquire. Call, WhatsApp or send the form on this page. We reply within 2 working hours.
- Free counselling. A counsellor checks your qualification and goals and confirms this is the right course for you.
- Short interview. A friendly conversation about your communication skills and interests. There is no entrance exam.
- Confirm your seat. Choose your certification package and EMI plan, submit your documents and join the next batch.
Parents and students are welcome to book a free campus visit or join the free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST, on Google Meet (English and Malayalam).
Diploma in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization: FAQs
Quick answers to what students and parents ask us most about this course.
Who can join the Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization?
Plus Two (12th) pass in any stream: science, commerce, humanities or vocational. Graduates and working professionals are welcome too. There is no entrance exam; admission is merit-based after a free counselling session and a short interview.
How long is the Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization, and where are classes held?
The course runs for 6 months. Classes are held at our campus in Ernakulam South, Kochi (CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge), and include industrial visits. Contact us for the next batch start date; our office is open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed).
What does the Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization cost?
Our 6-month diplomas start from ₹64,900, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. Ask our counsellor for this course's exact fee and EMI plan. See Admissions & EMI for how payments work, or WhatsApp us for the exact fee of your package.
Is there an entrance exam for admission?
No. Admission is merit-based with no entrance exam. After a free counselling session there is a short, friendly interview about your communication skills and interests, and then you confirm your seat.
How is this different from the Diploma in Warehouse and Inventory Management?
This diploma takes the global, planning-oriented view: international trade, freight forwarding, customs, forecasting and procurement. The Diploma in Warehouse & Inventory Management concentrates on running a warehouse day to day. Both are 6 months.
Does the course cover freight forwarding and customs?
Yes. Transport modes, freight forwarding workflow and customs clearance are core modules, taught with the documents used in real shipments and visits to ports and logistics hubs.
What jobs can I apply for after the Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization?
Our placement assistance prepares you for roles such as freight forwarding executive, import-export coordinator, supply chain analyst, logistics planner, procurement assistant and customs documentation executive, with ports and shipping agents, freight forwarders and customs brokers, warehouses and distribution centres, and e-commerce logistics companies. Placement assistance includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals.
Can my parents and I ask questions before joining?
Yes. Book a free counselling session or campus visit, or join our free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST on Google Meet, held in English and Malayalam for students and parents.
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Enquire about the Diploma in Global Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization
Tell us your qualification and goals. We reply within 2 working hours with the next batch date, your fee package and EMI options.
- Free career counselling, in person or on WhatsApp
- No entrance exam
- Campus visits welcome for students and parents
- Free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4 PM IST
Futurewings Academy for Professional Training and Placements
CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016
+91 82813 20702 · info@futurewingsacademy.com
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed)
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