Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management + SAP

See also: eligibility and duration for the Diploma, how the fee is structured, the SAP modules taught and 2026 batch dates.

This course gives you the deep insight of the management aspects of Logistics like Warehouse & Inventory Management, Principles & Practices of Management, Business Communication, Human Resource Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Application of ICT in Supply Chain Management, etc. The multibillion dollar Logistics industry at present employs over 16.74 million employees and it is expected to employ more than 28.4 million employees by 2022. Therefore, this sector will have one of the utmost incremental human resource requirement of around 11.7 million by 2022.

Open to Candidates with Minimum HSE / +2 (Any Stream)

12 Months

There is a huge demand of expert professionals in the logistics and supply chain management, where you can make a good career. The initiatives Government of India is taking to encourage the manufacturing sector and exports are expected to upsurge the demand for logistics functions. The thriving e-commerce market (like Amazon, EBay, Flip kart and many others) in India is bringing in new opportunities for logistics & supply chain professionals.

Every programme is built around the desks Kochi hires for. The modules, in the order they are taught:

• Freight forwarding – Air and sea export–import, booking, bills of lading, incoterms
• Warehousing and inventory – Receiving, put-away, picking, stock control, WMS basics
• Customs documentation – Shipping bills, bill of entry, HS codes, clearance flow
• Shipping and port operations – Container flow, CFS, ICD, port procedures at Cochin Port
• Transport planning – Route, fleet and last-mile planning; e-commerce logistics
• SAP MM (Materials Management) – Hands-on in the lab: purchase orders, goods receipt, inventory and vendor management
• Excel and ERP for logistics – MIS reports, tracking sheets, the tools a desk actually uses
• Communication and interviews – Spoken English for the desk, mock interviews, CV building

SAP is taught hands-on in the institute’s own lab and is included in the fee; it is not a paid add-on. Practical sessions use the group’s own logistics operations, and industrial visits are part of every batch.

Students who complete the Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with SAP are placed into freight forwarding operations, logistics coordinator, dispatch coordinator, warehouse supervisor, hub in-charge, supply chain analyst, documentation executive, inside sales coordinator, purchasing trainee and store management. Freight forwarding operations is the most common first role.

Employers who have hired Laurus students include Flipkart, XpressBees, CUMI, TVS, Hyatt Regency, DMX Logistics, Galactico Express Solutions, AGS Logistics, Jayem Express Cargo, Symega Foods, Elite Foods, Cyrix Healthcare, Logifex Freight Services and Meridian Express. Laurus has 400+ direct company tie-ups and has placed 4,000+ students since 2011. Placement support means interview preparation, mock interviews, CV building and placement drives until you are placed – it is support, not a guaranteed job with a third-party employer. Salary depends on the employer and the role; ask a counsellor for current figures.

Read more on the jobs you get after a logistics course.

The one-year Diploma carries certification from Medhavi Skills University, STED Council and NSDC, plus a separate SAP training certificate from the lab. Employers in Kerala and the Gulf recognise all of them.

Certificates are issued on completion of the programme and the assessments; the counsellor shows you a sample certificate at admission. See how to compare institutes on certification.

Can I join straight after plus two?
Yes. The Diploma is designed for plus two students of any stream. Many continue to the PG Diploma after a degree.

Is there an entrance exam?
No. Admission is by counselling and document verification. There is no entrance test and no maths requirement.

When does the next batch start?
Batches start several times a year; in 2026 batches began in January, June and September. See batches and admission.

What is the fee?
Fees are quoted per programme on enquiry and can be paid in instalments; education loans are common. See how the fee is structured. Call 0484 4023484 or WhatsApp us for the current figure.

Where are classes held?
In person at Karipai Road, North Kalamassery, Kochi 683104 – ten minutes from Aluva metro and railway station. Students join from all 14 districts of Kerala.