Professional competency level certification

Organization:

China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing

The National Logistics Practitioners’ Professional Competency Certification, initiated by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP), is a rigorously structured, uniformly managed, fair, and impartial program. It has become a distinctive, professional, authoritative, and widely influential certification brand in China, serving as the primary channel for training and accrediting logistics practitioners nationwide. Many enterprises now use the Logistics Practitioners’ Professional Competency Certificate as a key basis for employee recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion, and salary incentives. The Hong Kong Logistics Association is the only recognized examination center in Hong Kong. For more details, visit the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing Procurement website www.clpp.org.cn.

Examination Objectives:

To address the talent needs of the national “Belt and Road” strategy and the logistics industry’s transformation and upgrading, the CFLP conducts this certification to ensure the seamless and sustainable development of logistics talent cultivation. Successful candidates will receive the National professional competency level certification for logistics practitioners, which determines their eligibility to work as logistics professionals.

This certification is accredited by the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) global standards, and certificate holders may apply for IFPSM’s international certification.

Examination Levels and Eligibility Requirements:

(1) Assistant Level (One of the following): Over 3 years of continuous experience in logistics or related fields; A diploma in a relevant field from a tertiary institution.

(2) Intermediate Level (One of the following): Assistant Level certificate plus 2+ years of continuous logistics experience; Logistics diploma graduates with 3+ years of continuous logistics experience; A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

(3) Advanced Level (One of the following): Intermediate Level certificate plus 3+ years of continuous logistics experience; Logistics diploma graduates with 5+ years of continuous logistics experience; A master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

Examination Content:

Per the National Occupational Standards for Logisticians, the exam content includes:

Assistant Level: Basic Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Skills.

Intermediate Level: Systematic Knowledge and Practical Skills.

Advanced Level: Systematic Knowledge and Practical Skills.

Question Format:

The exam comprises objective and subjective questions (approximately 50% each). Objective questions include multiple-choice (single/multiple selection) and true/false questions. Subjective questions consist of short-answer, essay, calculation, and case study analysis questions.

Registration:

To register for the exam, please email the following to info@hkla.org.hk with Completed exam registration form (National supply chain manager professional competency level certification/ National professional competency level certification for logistics practitioners)
(1)Proof of academic qualifications, Transcript、
(2)Proof of employment、
(3)Copy of ID card、

(4)Passport-sized photo (50mm (H) x 40mm (W)).

Upon successful review, candidates may visit the Association during office hours to pay the exam fee and purchase reference books. Payment should be made via a crossed cheque payable to “Hong Kong Logistics Association Limited”.

Inquiries:

2777 9656 or info@hkla.org.hk