Certification Overview
The American Certified Port & Maritime Logistics Executive (AC-PMLE)® is AAPSCM®’s premier executive-level certification for senior leaders shaping the future of ports, maritime logistics, international trade, transportation, and global supply chain ecosystems.
The certification prepares executives to lead large-scale port authorities, terminal operators, maritime logistics organizations, shipping companies, infrastructure developers, and government agencies through strategic leadership, enterprise governance, financial stewardship, digital transformation, sustainability, and organizational innovation.
As maritime trade continues to evolve through automation, artificial intelligence (AI), Smart Ports, digital shipping corridors, decarbonization, and increasingly complex geopolitical and supply chain challenges, executive leaders must possess advanced competencies that extend beyond operational management. The AC-PMLE® equips participants with the strategic vision, executive decision-making capabilities, and governance expertise required to lead globally competitive, resilient, and sustainable maritime enterprises.
The curriculum integrates executive leadership principles with internationally recognized maritime frameworks, enterprise risk management, digital innovation, financial strategy, infrastructure investment, ESG, and global trade facilitation to prepare leaders for the next generation of intelligent port and maritime ecosystems.
Why Get Certified?
Ports are no longer viewed solely as transportation gateways—they have become strategic economic assets that drive international trade, regional development, national competitiveness, and global supply chain resilience. Executive leaders are expected to navigate increasingly complex challenges, including digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, environmental sustainability, regulatory compliance, workforce transformation, and geopolitical uncertainty.
The American Certified Port & Maritime Logistics Executive (AC-PMLE)® enables professionals to:
- Lead enterprise-wide maritime and port transformation initiatives.
- Develop long-term strategic plans that improve global competitiveness and operational excellence.
- Strengthen executive governance, corporate performance, and organizational resilience.
- Lead Smart Port development through Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, Digital Twins, and intelligent logistics technologies.
- Manage major infrastructure investments and capital development programs.
- Integrate ESG principles, sustainability, and climate resilience into executive decision-making.
- Optimize international maritime logistics and global trade operations.
- Build strategic partnerships with governments, investors, regulators, shipping lines, and global stakeholders.
- Drive innovation while ensuring operational efficiency, safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Position organizations for long-term growth within an increasingly digital and interconnected maritime economy.
The AC-PMLE® is ideal for executives seeking to strengthen strategic leadership capabilities while enhancing their international professional credibility and advancing their executive careers.
Course Description
The American Certified Port & Maritime Logistics Executive (AC-PMLE)® provides comprehensive executive education in strategic port management, maritime logistics, enterprise governance, infrastructure development, financial leadership, digital transformation, sustainability, and global trade management.
The program examines the governance and strategic management of modern maritime organizations while integrating executive leadership with international trade, maritime economics, enterprise risk management, cybersecurity governance, organizational transformation, Smart Port technologies, artificial intelligence, ESG, climate resilience, and innovation management.
Participants develop advanced competencies in:
- Executive Port Leadership
- Maritime Logistics Strategy
- Global Trade and Port Competitiveness
- Enterprise Governance
- Executive Financial Management
- Infrastructure Investment Planning
- Smart Ports and Digital Transformation
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Port Technologies
- Enterprise Risk and Business Continuity
- Cybersecurity Governance
- ESG and Sustainable Maritime Development
- Climate Resilience
- Organizational Transformation
- Innovation Leadership
- Executive Performance Management
- International Stakeholder Engagement
The program combines international best practices, executive case studies, strategic simulations, governance models, performance dashboards, and applied decision-making frameworks to prepare participants for senior leadership and C-suite responsibilities within the global maritime industry.
Certification Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the American Certified Port & Maritime Logistics Executive (AC-PMLE)® certification, participants will be able to:
LO1. Develop Enterprise Maritime Strategies
Develop enterprise-wide strategies that strengthen global port competitiveness, operational excellence, organizational resilience, and long-term value creation.
LO2. Evaluate Maritime Governance and International Policy
Evaluate international maritime regulations, governance frameworks, trade policies, and regulatory requirements affecting ports, shipping, logistics, and global commerce.
LO3. Lead Digital Transformation and Smart Port Innovation
Design executive digital transformation strategies utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, Internet of Things (IoT), Digital Twins, cloud technologies, predictive analytics, and intelligent logistics platforms.
LO4. Develop Executive Financial and Infrastructure Strategies
Formulate financial strategies supporting capital investment, infrastructure expansion, commercial sustainability, asset optimization, and long-term organizational growth.
LO5. Strengthen Enterprise Risk and Organizational Resilience
Evaluate enterprise risks, cybersecurity threats, geopolitical disruptions, climate resilience strategies, and business continuity frameworks to strengthen organizational preparedness.
LO6. Integrate Sustainability and ESG Leadership
Develop executive sustainability strategies that promote environmental stewardship, ESG integration, decarbonization, responsible governance, and long-term organizational sustainability.
LO7. Lead Organizational Transformation
Apply executive leadership principles to manage organizational change, workforce transformation, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-wide performance improvement.
LO8. Analyze Global Maritime Trade and Logistics
Analyze international trade trends, maritime economics, logistics networks, supply chain disruptions, and emerging market opportunities to support executive decision-making.
LO9. Design Executive Performance Management Systems
Develop executive dashboards, strategic performance measurement systems, business intelligence frameworks, and KPI reporting models that enhance enterprise decision-making.
LO10. Demonstrate Visionary Executive Leadership
Provide strategic leadership that strengthens organizational competitiveness, innovation, international collaboration, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across the global maritime industry.
AC-PMLE® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 4-day Training
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Gleb Mikulich – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader
Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
- Industry-leading experience in Global Supply Chain Operations – Gleb has collaborated with top-tier industry leaders such as Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, CNH, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering measurable results in supply chain integration, procurement modernization, and performance optimization.
- Certified Supply Chain & Project Management Expert – Gleb holds industry-recognized credentials, including SCPro Certified (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals), and additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in process improvement, agile project leadership, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced Academic Credentials in Strategy & Digital Technologies – Gleb earned an MBA from IE Business School, with a concentration in strategy, operations, and digital technologies, and pursued advanced supply chain management training through MITx, equipping him with cutting-edge insights into global logistics, data-driven decision-making, and tech-enabled supply chains.
- Recognized Leader & Emerging Talent in the Field – Gleb is the recipient of the Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a recognition of academic excellence and leadership in business education.
Dr. Jason Matyus – Advisory Board Executive Director, Training, Course Development, and Examination
Dr. Matyus is the Advisory Board Director for Course Development, Training, and Examination. Dr. Jason Matyus’s career spans many disciplines. Dr. Matyus started as a public school teacher. After leaving teaching he worked for 20 years as a business professional working for two Fortune 500 Companies. Within those 20 years, he had varying roles that touched Project Management, logistics and Supply Chain, Procurement, Corporate Trainer, and Leadership. After receiving his MBA in Leadership and Doctorate in Business Management, he spent the last 5 years in higher education. In addition to his work in business, he is also on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Care and the Carmichaels Area School District Board of Education and currently serves on the Farmville Urban Development Board.
Séverine Boulard – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer
Séverine Boulard is an international HR consultant, trainer, and founder of HR Graff Consulting GmbH, Switzerland. With over 20 years of experience in global HR leadership roles across banking, finance, consulting, fintech, and high-growth international environments, she specializes in HR transformation, compliance, talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She has led HR functions across multiple jurisdictions and is recognised for combining strategic expertise with practical, business-focused execution. Séverine delivers engaging training programs designed to translate complex HR topics into real-world leadership capability. She holds a European Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and completed executive studies in HR Transformation through Cornell University. She trains in English, French, German, and Russian.
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