What is the Certified Transportation Broker?

The Certified Transportation Broker is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Procurement & Supply Chain.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 9 Week and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@leadership.co.ke, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Transportation Broker

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations.

This 9 Week programme is structured around CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CTB holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Transportation Broker

Acronym

CTB

Who Should Enrol?

Procurement and Purchasing Officers
Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
Contract and Category Managers
Warehouse and Inventory Managers

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards

Operational Excellence

Drive cost savings, supplier quality and supply chain resilience

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to procurement

Business Performance

Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and contract management

Global Employability

Qualify for procurement roles across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Transportation Brokerage Architecture

✦Freight Matching

✦Freight Rate Analysis

✦Carrier Documentation

✦Freight Claims

✦Freight Payment

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Transportation Broker · module 20 is the capstone

1

Transportation Brokerage Architecture

Transport, freight and cross-border movement · Freight brokerage and arranging carriage · Logistics and distribution networks · Logistics and distribution network design

2

Shipper-Broker Models

Inventory models and optimisation · Cold chain and specialised logistics · Logistics performance and cost control · Warehousing, storage and materials handling

3

Carrier Network Development

Supply chain design: configuration, trade-offs and cost to serve · Supply-network design · Route, network and timetable planning · Managing the training function and its logistics

4

Freight Matching

Freight forwarding and incoterms · Freight forwarding and international shipping · Freight forwarding, incoterms and customs · Accruals and the matching principle: recording when it happened, not when it was paid

5

Load Management

Materials management and the supply-production interface · Demand planning and replenishment: deciding what to hold and when to order · Warehouse layout and flow: designing for the work that actually happens · Transport planning and routing: moving goods at the lowest total cost

6

Carrier Qualification

Qualification: deciding which opportunities deserve effort · Lead generation, prospecting and qualification · Chain of custody in digital evidence · Qualification: deciding which deals are worth your time

7

Freight Rate Analysis

TCP/IP, DNS and routing · Storage, drying and stock management · Advisory service design and delivery · Innovation in service delivery

8

Transportation Quotations

Supply market analysis · Concrete works: supply, placing and curing · Complaint handling and service recovery · Blended delivery techniques

9

Shipment Booking

Delivery and facilitation plan · Handling difficult participants · Grievance handling: taking complaints seriously and closing them properly · Social protection: instruments, targeting and delivery systems

10

Carrier Documentation

Shipping documentation, customs and clearing · HR service delivery and shared services · Workforce planning: demand, supply and the critical few roles · HR service delivery and case management

11

Load Tracking

Supply chain systems, data and visibility · Utilities management: supply, metering and consumption · Vocal delivery for meetings, calls and virtual settings · Supply markets and the enabling environment

12

Delivery Confirmation

Delivery: voice, presence and holding a room · Last-mile and delivery · Order fulfilment and last-mile delivery · Complex projects and large-scale delivery

13

Freight Claims

Contract variations, claims and disputes · Freight, transport mode and route reliability · Investigation practice and evidence handling · Managing service delivery in health, education and technical settings

14

Carrier Performance

Shipment tracking, carrier performance and claims · Multimodal transport and the door-to-door chain · The transport economy: modes, corridors and trade flows · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing

15

Brokerage Compliance

IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Customs, clearing and compliance · Fleet operations and transport compliance · Customs and trade compliance: getting goods across the border lawfully

16

Freight Payment

Shipping lines, vessels and the economics of sea freight · Agricultural value chain analysis · Post-harvest handling and loss reduction · Storage, packaging and cold chain

17

Transportation Market Intelligence

Competitive and market intelligence · Demand analysis and market intelligence · Competitor intelligence and market monitoring · Trauma-informed delivery and its limits

18

Brokerage Risk

Humanitarian supply chains and how they differ from commercial ones · Fleet, fuel and transport management in field operations · Customs, importation and cold chain in emergency operations · Software delivery: requirements, iteration and technical quality

19

Brokerage Performance Metrics

Supply chain visibility and control towers · AI, blockchain and digital supply chains · Supply chain risk identification and mapping · Inventory optimisation and service levels

20

Transportation Brokerage Project

Inventory: what it is for and what it costs · Transport, freight and cross-border movement · Sustainable supply chains: influence beyond your own operations · Descriptive statistics and reading a distribution

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Transportation Broker principles aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations
Master sourcing, category management and supplier selection and contract management and negotiation
Apply logistics, warehousing and distribution and supply chain risk, resilience and continuity in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in procurement

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTB certification?

The Certified Transportation Broker is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Transportation Broker, culminating in the capstone “Transportation Brokerage Project”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CTB?

This certification is ideal for Procurement and Purchasing Officers, Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals, Contract and Category Managers and Warehouse and Inventory Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CTB certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 9 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CTB internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with CIPS, ISO and recognised procurement and supply-chain standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CTB certification?

The Certified Transportation Broker is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CTB certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CTB?

The Certified Transportation Broker is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CTB?

The Certified Transportation Broker carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CTB while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CTB?

Graduates progress towards senior procurement, category and supply-chain leadership roles. The CTB strengthens your expertise in procurement, sourcing, contract management and supply chain operations and positions you for advancement across corporates, NGOs, government and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Procurement Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Supply Chain Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CTB while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Category Lead

Government

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Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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