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Management and Leadership

Logistics and Transport Management

Plan, run and cost efficient deliveries, from choosing transport modes and routes to managing a fleet and measuring on-time performance in East African settings.

Level
Beginner
Format
Written, self-paced
Length
About 6 hours
Lessons
15
Modules
4
Certificate
Yes, verifiable
Last updated
October 2026

About this course

Learn how goods move efficiently from supplier to customer, covering transport modes, route planning, fleet management, documentation and cost control in East African settings.

Self-paced written course: text lessons, practical exercises, module quizzes and a final project, delivered online. No video and no live tutor.

What you will learn

  • Explain the main logistics activities and choose suitable transport modes for different shipments.
  • Plan lead times for imports and regional shipments along the Northern and Central Corridors.
  • Design delivery zones, routes, schedules and vehicle loads that cut kilometres and empty space.
  • Set up delivery notes and a proof of delivery process that prevents and settles disputes.
  • Run a small fleet with maintenance schedules, fuel controls, driver policies and tracking reports.
  • Calculate cost per kilometre, per delivery and per tonne, and track logistics KPIs such as OTIF and damage rate.

Curriculum

Module 1Logistics Foundations4 lessons
  1. 1What Logistics Covers and Why It Matters4 min read Free preview
  2. 2Transport Modes: Road, Rail, Sea and Air4 min read
  3. 3The Northern and Central Corridors in Brief4 min read
  4. 4Third-Party Logistics and Courier Services3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 2Planning Deliveries4 lessons
  1. 5Route Planning and Delivery Scheduling4 min read
  2. 6Load Planning and Vehicle Utilisation3 min read
  3. 7Last-Mile Delivery in Cities3 min read
  4. 8Delivery Notes, Waybills and Proof of Delivery3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 3Fleet Management4 lessons
  1. 9Vehicle Maintenance Schedules3 min read
  2. 10Fuel Management and Controls3 min read
  3. 11Driver Management and Road Safety3 min read
  4. 12Vehicle Tracking and Telematics3 min read
  5. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions
Module 4Performance and Cost3 lessons
  1. 13Calculating Cost per Kilometre and per Delivery3 min read
  2. 14Logistics KPIs: On-Time Delivery and Damage Rates3 min read
  3. 15Course Project: Distribution Plan for a Regional Supplier3 min read
  4. QuizModule quiz, 4 questions

Final project

Distribution Plan for a Regional Supplier. A practical brief with ordered steps, what to produce and how to check your own work. You confirm it in your learner area.

Who it is for

  • Logistics assistants, dispatchers and fleet supervisors.
  • Business owners and managers who deliver goods to customers or branches.
  • Staff moving into transport, distribution or supply chain roles.

Not for you if you already work confidently with everything in the curriculum below. Look at the other management and leadership courses instead.

Requirements

  • A computer or smartphone with a spreadsheet program such as Excel, Google Sheets or LibreOffice Calc.
  • Basic arithmetic and spreadsheet skills; no prior logistics experience is needed.
  • Optional: access to delivery, fuel or vehicle records from a business you know, for the exercises.

What is included

  • 15 written lessons
  • 15 practical exercises
  • 4 module quizzes
  • A final project
  • Certificate of completion with a verification code
  • Lifetime access to what you buy

Questions about this course

What do I need before I start?

A computer or smartphone with a spreadsheet program such as Excel, Google Sheets or LibreOffice Calc. Basic arithmetic and spreadsheet skills; no prior logistics experience is needed. Optional: access to delivery, fuel or vehicle records from a business you know, for the exercises.

What device do I need?

A phone, tablet or computer with a modern web browser and an internet connection. Lessons are written, so they work on slow connections.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access to the full course or to any module you buy. All Access and Teams give 12 months of access to every course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes: a full refund within 14 days of purchase if you have completed less than 30% of the course (or of the module, for a single module). Read the refund policy.

Should I buy a module or the full course?

A module (USD 10) unlocks that module's lessons and quiz. The full course (USD 39) unlocks everything and leads to the certificate. If you buy modules first, each one you own is credited at USD 10 when you buy the full course.

Which currency will I pay in?

US dollars (USD). Prices include all taxes where applicable. Your bank may apply its own conversion fee. Card payment is being set up with our bank. After you place your order we email you payment instructions within one working day; your access starts as soon as payment is confirmed.

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