Course overview
Cold Chain Management: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Cold Chain Management. It covers the principles, the requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Cold Chain Management
- Apply the relevant requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for procurement, supply chain, warehouse and logistics professionals with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–12 Feb 2027 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Feb 2027 | Edinburgh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Jul 2027 | Geneva Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Sep 2027 | Accra Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Jun – 6 Jul 2028 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jul 2028 | Athens Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Aug – 1 Sep 2028 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Nov 2028 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 8 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Jun 2029 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Jun 2029 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Aug 2029 | Rome Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2029 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Feb 2030 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Feb 2030 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Mar 2030 | Baku Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Apr 2030 | Manchester Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Oct – 1 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |