The Northern Logistics Academy is a logistics and transport training specialist, based in the Northwest England, delivering sector specific training and qualifications.

In late 2015, St Helens College and Knowsley Community College successfully gained approval from Liverpool City Region’s Growth Deal fund on a collaborative £3 million bid to develop a specialist training academy. It forms part of Liverpool City Region’s pledge to invest over £40 million in a range of projects designed to meet employer needs, helping bridge skills shortages and develop the workforce of tomorrow.

The Northern Logistics Academy is co-located in Kirkby and St Helens and has received backing and support from key industry bodies and employers in the sector including Wincanton, Warrant Group, Stena Line and the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics.

The Northern Logistics Academy focuses on 3 main areas of training;

  • Supply Chain Operations and Management
  • Warehousing and Storage
  • Freight and Transport
  • Our innovative offer, developed with and for employers, addresses the needs of the logistics sector, both now and for the future. We pride ourselves in providing businesses with the ability to up-skill existing staff as well as having access to a pipeline of professionals.

To enquire or apply for logistics courses at Knowsley Community College, please go to the Northern Logistics Academy website and use the form provided.