How To Become a Logistician

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Logisticians or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Logisticians what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Many logisticians have a bachelor’s degree in business, industrial engineering, process engineering, or supply chain management. Bachelor’s degree programs often include coursework in operations and database management, decisionmaking, and system dynamics.

How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Logistician. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

Logisticians can obtain certification through the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL) or the International Society of Logistics (SOLE). The certification offered by each of these organizations typically requires a combination of education, experience, and passing an exam. Although not required, certification can demonstrate professional competence and a broad knowledge of logistics.

Skills required

We asked other Logisticians if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Logisticians are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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