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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Nigeria.
(Establish under the Chartered-ship House Bill No. 1453, 2018)
The Direct Membership route is the CILSCM’s premier pathway for established professionals to achieve Chartered Status based on their career achievements—without further examinations.
Get Your Dream Job and Promotions In The Year 2025.
We believe that years of navigating complex supply chains, managing critical logistics, and leading procurement teams is the most valuable education a professional can have. The Direct Membership pathway was created to formally acknowledge this real-world expertise.
Instead of traditional exams, this route uses a comprehensive assessment of your Knowledge, Skill, and Experience (K.S.E.). It’s a modern, respectful process designed for busy managers, specialists, and leaders who have already demonstrated their competence in the field. Your career itself is the evidence of your qualification.
Are You Eligible for Direct Membership?
If you are a working professional with a proven track record in the industry, you are likely eligible. Review the criteria below.
Academic & Professional Foundation
You must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or an equivalent professional certificate in any course of study.
Professional Experience
You must have a minimum of three (3) years of post-graduation work experience.
At least three (3) years of this experience must be in a specialist or management capacity within any core supply chain discipline.
Core Competency Areas
Purchasing and Procurement Management
Warehousing/Stores Management
Materials and Inventory Management
Logistics and Transport/Distribution
Import & Export / Shipping Management
Operations and Production Control
Demand Planning
Supply Chain Management
Contract Manufacturing
Applicable Industries & Sectors
Shipping Companies
Oil and Gas
Manufacturing
Import and Export Companies
Transport and Haulage
Telecommunications
Banking & Insurance
Public Sector (including Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Police, etc.)
Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Receive Specialized Certificate for your Specialization
Your Chartered Status is the ultimate mark of your professional standing. To further distinguish your expertise in a specific area of practice, CILSCM Global provides an additional specialized certification.
As part of your membership package, all members from the grade of Associate (ACILSCM) and above are entitled to choose one of the following prestigious certifications. This comes at no additional cost and is designed to complement your chartered status, showcasing your unique skills to employers and the industry.
You can select one of the following sixteen certifications to be awarded alongside your membership upon induction.
Master Supply Chain Manager™️ (M.Scm)
Master Logistics & Supply Chain Manager™️ (MLScm)
Master Procurement & Sourcing Manager™️ (M.Psm)
Master Logistics & Transport Manager™️ (MLTM)
Chartered Supply Chain Management Professional™️ (CSCMP)
Master Business Analyst™️ (MBA)
Chartered Master Procurement Manager™️ (Ch.MPM)
Chartered Master Store Manager™️ (Ch.MSM)
Chartered Master Transport Manager™️ (Ch.MTM)
Chartered Master Warehouse Manager™️ (Ch.MWM)
Chartered Master Logistics Manager™️ (Ch.MLM)
Chartered Master Supply Chain Manager™️ (Ch.SCM)
Chartered Warehouse Manager™️ (Ch.WM)
Chartered Warehouse Analyst™️ (Ch.WA)
Types of Membership
Associate (ACILSCM) Certificate
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 – 10 years of work experience in business logistics, warehousing, Inventory, transport, and supply chain management.
Physical Induction: N100,000
Online Induction: N90,000
Full Member (MCILSCM) Certificate
Applicants must have a minimum of 10 – 15 years of work experience in business logistics, warehousing, Inventory, transport, and supply chain management.
– Plus one chosen Single certification listed above from 1 – 16
Physical Induction: N150,000
Online Induction: N140,000
Fellowship (FCILSCM) Certificate
Applicants must have a minimum of 15 – 20 years of work experience in business logistics, warehousing, Inventory, transport, and supply chain management.
– Plus one Single chosen certification listed above from 1 – 16.
Physical Induction: N200,000
Online Induction: N190,000
Doctoral Fellow Certificate DR. Xxx FCILSCM
Applicants must have a minimum of 20 years of work experience in business logistics, warehousing, Inventory, transport, and supply chain management.
– Plus one Single Certification of your choice for the list above 1 – 16
Physical Induction: N250,000
Online Induction: N240,000
Corporate Membership
Applicants must be registered companies in Nigeria or overseas with a minimum of 3 years of work experience in business logistics, warehousing, Inventory, transport, and supply chain management.
– Plus one Single Certification for any of the company representatives or directors with work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain from certifications listed above 1 – 16
Induction: N300,000