ELA Certification of competencies
ELA offers a certification programme based on the uniform and aligned European Standards of Competencies aiming for a harmonised level of qualification in logistics.
Using the same terminology and definitions everywhere, ELA certification is widely recognised, increasing the flexibility and mobility of your certified logistics employees.
ELA certification recognises people’s competence making the certificate extremely attractive for serving as a basis for evaluation, training and recruitment. The certification is available on more than 12 European countries and the ability of candidates to meet the required Standards will be assessed by the National Certification Boards.
The standards
The certification process of competencies is based on the ELA Standards of Competence in Logistics. The Standards are updated on a regular basis and through a network of experts and logistics professionals, they are checked against the needs of the market.
The ELA Standards are mapped to the European Qualifications Framework, the EU initiative for harmonising life long learning.
EQF is a common European reference system that links a number of national qualifications systems and frameworks together. In practice, it functions as a translation device making qualifications transferable. Using this common framework enables learners and workers to have their skills and qualifications recognised in many countries.
What we offer for your company
- One common standard mapped to the European Qualification Framework, updated regularly and in touch with the needs of the market.
- International Recognition
- A local assessment by National Certification Centers in more than 20 countries. Check the list of the NCC here.
What we offer you as a Logistics Professional
A Standard of Competence
An ELA certificate recognises competences and validates logisticians’ experience at different levels.
The three levels are:
- For supervisors in an operational role and for first line managers we offer the European Certified Logistician at the Supervisory/Operational Management level – EJLog
- For managers or consultants planning, coordinating and controlling different parts of the logistics network we offer the European Certified Logistician at the Senior Management level – ESLog
- For senior managers, senior consultants or directors with considerable experience in logistics management we offer the European Certified Logistician at the Strategic Management level – EMLog
Independent and neutral assessment
We offer individuals an independent, neutral assessment of skills and knowledge to identify strengths and gaps for future development.
Junior level
Supervisory/Operational Management level, for supervisors in an operational role and for first line managers.
Senior Level
For managers or consultants planning, coordinating and controlling different parts of the logistics network.
Master level
For senior managers, senior consultants or directors with considerable experience in logistics management.
Trainer level
The European Logistics Association accredits teachers based on the ELA Standards on one or more modules of the certification framework.