In a country where logistics powers over $250 billion worth of economic activity annually, it’s surprising how few students consider it a career path. The problem isn’t lack of opportunity—it’s lack of visibility, skill-specific education, and industry alignment in most academic programs.
Softlink Academy is stepping up to fill this gap.
As the dedicated learning and development wing of Softlink Global, Softlink Academy was established to equip young professionals and students with real-world logistics skills, especially in the digital domain. The Academy is creating pathways for students to enter the industry ready—not just qualified.
Why Logistics Education Needs a Rethink
Despite logistics being one of India’s fastest-growing sectors, logistics as a career is often misunderstood or overlooked. Graduates from commerce, business, or supply chain programs typically:
- Learn outdated theoretical models with limited exposure to how the industry operates today
- Lack familiarity with tools like ERP platforms, documentation systems, or freight tracking dashboards
- Struggle to enter the workforce confidently due to low practical training and employer-readiness
Softlink Academy recognizes this reality—and offers a solution that’s both practical and scalable.
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What Softlink Academy Offers to Students
Among the multiple courses the Academy offers, two main student-focused programs are highlighted below: LogiLEARN and LogiSKILL, each designed to address specific gaps in logistics education.
LogiLEARN: Upgrading Logistics Curriculum Through Institutions
LogiLEARN is a learning initiative created in collaboration with graduate and postgraduate institutions across India. The goal is simple: to bridge the academic-industry divide by embedding real logistics workflows and tools into university programs.
Key Highlights:
- Delivered in partnership with colleges like Coimbatore Marine College
- Includes practical learning through Logi-Sys, Softlink’s Intelligent Cloud ERP platform
- Students learn to manage documentation, customs processes, and cargo workflows
- Recognized certifications help enhance placement opportunities
- Promotes the inclusion of digital logistics as a credit-earning component in MBA/PG programs
It’s not just learning logistics theory—it’s doing logistics, digitally.
Why It Works:
By training on Logi-Sys—the same platform used by thousands of freight forwarders and CHAs—students walk into interviews and internships already familiar with tools used in real jobs. That’s a game-changer in a competitive hiring market.
LogiSKILL: Building Career Foundations for Entry-Level Roles
LogiSKILL is targeted toward undergraduates and recent graduates who want to build a career in logistics but don’t know where to start. It covers:
Core logistics functions (documentation, data entry, customs filing)
Introduction to digital workflows
Soft skills training for stakeholder communication
Practical exposure to ERP platforms (again, via Logi-Sys)
What Makes It Different:
- Focuses on job-readiness, not just knowledge
- Tailored for early-career logistics roles in operations, backend, and support
- Includes certification and employability guidance
Students gain not just knowledge, but the confidence to contribute from day one.
More Than Just Learning—It’s Industry Alignment
Whether it’s LogiLEARN embedded in institutions or LogiSKILL offered directly to learners, Softlink Academy focuses on:
- Hands-on learning: Not just what logistics is—but how it works
- Digital readiness: Training students on cloud-based tools used in freight, customs, and documentation
- Workplace soft skills: Communication, professionalism, and adaptability
- Recognition: Industry-aligned certification that adds credibility to resumes
The Academy’s approach is not to replace formal education—but to make it relevant to where the industry is today.
Beyond the Classroom: Exposure and Opportunities
Softlink Academy doesn’t stop at certification. It actively collaborates with institutions, hosts events like LogiTHON (organized with IIT Bombay and CMC), and connects learners with industry professionals. These platforms:
- Foster innovation through real problem-solving
- Give students access to experts, recruiters, and career guidance
- Let them showcase their potential before even stepping into their first job
Conclusion: A Smarter Start to a Logistics Career
In logistics, readiness matters more than theory. Employers look for people who understand how the job works on Day 1. Softlink Academy is creating a talent pool that’s technically trained, operationally aware, and digitally prepared.
Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an educator—if you’re looking for a meaningful, future-forward career path, logistics has room to grow. And Softlink Academy is making that path clearer, stronger, and more accessible than ever.