Program Overview

University Microcredential in Humanitarian Logistics

Presentation

Humanitarian logistics is essential in crisis and disaster management, ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of aid to affected populations. In a world increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters, armed conflicts, and humanitarian crises, the need for trained humanitarian logistics professionals is more critical than ever. Students and professionals who complete this program will be prepared to contribute significantly to improving logistics operations, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian response, using SAP technology and Artificial Intelligence.

Objectives

• To train professionals capable of planning, implementing, and managing logistics operations in humanitarian contexts.
• Provide theoretical and practical knowledge on the humanitarian supply chain, inventory management, transportation, and distribution of aid.
• To train in the use of technology-based tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), planning and coordination processes, RPA tools, and indicator monitoring.

Programme

• Introduction to Humanitarian Action: 1.8 credits
• Introduction to Supply Chain: 2.2 credits
• Operational logistics: 3.6 credits
• Tools: 2.8 credits

Recipients

Students or professionals in the sector interested in acquiring knowledge in humanitarian logistics, whether or not they have a university degree. As it is a microcredential, no prior MECES level qualification or other access requirements are required.

Selection Criteria

In the event that the number of applications exceeds the number of places offered, a selection will be made based on the following objectively weighted criteria:

1. Professional experience: 20%
2. Cumulative training: 80%

Number of Places

50

Academic Management and Faculty

• Carmen De Pablos Heredero (URJC)
• Luisa Monica De Pablos Heiress (URJC)
• Eduardo García Gómez
• Academic Secretary: Cristina Carrasco Garrido (URJC)

Duration and Development

• Modality: Interactive
• Number of credits: 10.4
• Synchronous hours: 82
• Place of delivery: URJC ONLINE
• Opening hours: Synchronous online sessions via Zoom. Tuesdays and Thursdays (19:00 PM - 21:00 PM) and Fridays (synchronous session 16:00 PM - 20:00 PM)
• Start date: 14th October 2025
• Finish date: December

Reservation of Place and Enrollment

• Pre-registration period: from July 11 to October 5, 2025
• Enrollment deadline: from October 6 to 13, 2025
• Title price: 1,500 Euros
• Possibility of scholarship: yes

Documentation to Attach, Forms, and Place of Delivery

The applicant will present all the scanned documentation in the allowed formats. The documentation required includes:

• National Identity Document or equivalent
• University degree of the studies that give access to the requested postgraduate degree
• Curriculum vitae
• Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided in digital format
• Any other document required by the Academic Department of Continuing Education for acceptance

For students with foreign qualifications, additional documentation may be required, including a passport or residence card, foreign higher education degree, and other relevant documents.

Microcredentials

Microcredentials are intended for students with or without a previous official university degree. These courses allow for the certification of learning results linked to short-term training activities. Their duration must be less than 15 ECTS credits. Successful completion of these courses through the corresponding assessment tests will entitle the student to obtain a Certificate with the name of the respective course.