The Department of Transport Planning, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal has announced an Executive Online Certificate Course on “Strategic Management of Port, Shipping, and Logistics Ecosystems”, aimed at building advanced professional capacity in India’s rapidly evolving maritime and logistics sectors.
Scheduled to be conducted from 2 March to 21 March 2026, the programme is designed for students, academicians, industry professionals, and working executives engaged in port planning, maritime trade, logistics, and supply chain management. The course will be delivered entirely in online mode, enabling participation from across the country.
Focus on Integrated Port and Maritime Planning
The executive programme offers a comprehensive understanding of strategic port governance, maritime trade forecasting, port design, infrastructure planning, operations, and logistics management. Key academic and applied modules include:
- Port Strategic Planning and Governance
- Maritime Trade Analysis and Demand Forecasting
- Port Design, Capacity Planning, and Infrastructure
- Port Operations, Logistics, and Technology
- Port Economics, Finance, and Investment
- Applied Safety Management and Human Factors
The curriculum has been structured to address both policy-level planning and operational decision-making, with an emphasis on sustainability, stakeholder coordination, and future-ready port ecosystems.
Expert Faculty from Academia and Industry
The course will be delivered by an interdisciplinary panel of experts from academia, industry, and professional practice, including faculty members from SPA Bhopal and senior professionals associated with port planning, logistics strategy, and infrastructure development.
Registration Details and Fee Structure
Registrations for the programme are open from 1 January to 22 February 2026, with an early bird deadline of 7 February 2026. The registration fee structure is as follows:
- Students: ₹1,500 (Early Bird) | ₹2,500 (Regular)
- Academicians: ₹5,000 (Early Bird) | ₹7,500 (Regular)
- Industry Professionals: ₹7,500 (Early Bird) | ₹10,000 (Regular)
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As per the official notification, the registration fee is non-refundable, and participation certificates will be issued only upon successful completion of the programme.
Schedule and Contact
Classes will be conducted on weekday evenings (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm) and Saturdays (10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm). Interested participants can register through the official online form provided by SPA Bhopal. Queries may be addressed to the Department of Transport Planning via the official programme email.
With India’s ports and logistics sector playing a critical role in national economic growth and global trade integration, the programme is expected to serve as a valuable learning platform for future-ready maritime professionals and planning practitioners.
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