Welcome to the APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) Preparation Certification course.  

Training Formats:  Self Study (Self-Pace Self Online On-Demand, and Instructor-Led instruction 

Training Methods:  Online, Live-Virtual, and Face-to-Face

Study Resources:  Printed and Digital Learning System, Exam Content Manual, Courseware material, Online content and quizzes, and APICS Dictionary

Certification Exam: 3.5 hours timed exam consisting of 1 exam of 150 computer-based multiple choice questions

Course Length: 42 training hours + additional self-study

How to Register for a CLTD Course?

• Go to the upcoming training events listing (either at the top of this page or on the website's HOME page. 
• Select the Self-Study or Instructor-Led course of your choice and the month of the course.  
• And then, click on the link Self-Study or Instructor-Led course registration link,  and pay for the system.  
• (Self-Study courses list the last working day of a month as the course start date; however, select the month you would like to start the system, and then you can start anytime during that month).
• Once you have completed the registration, we will provide you a link to the online system and order your printed course books.

Course Overview:

The must-have certification for logistics and transportation professionals. 

CLTD focuses on mastering the essential knowledge needed for the logistics, transportation, and distribution industry. The CLTD designation expands candidates' outlook on the logistics field and enables them to bring new ideas to their organization. 

Why should I earn the CPIM? 

The CLTD program provides candidates with the essential knowledge needed for today’s logistic, transportation, and distribution challenges and enables them to implement best practice approaches to increase logistic efficiencies. 

After earning your CLTD, you will be able to: 

• Improve distribution inventory management 
• Develop and monitor warehouse performance metrics 
• Identity and mitigate risk in logistics and transportation 
• Manage and execute orders with an emphasis on logistics 
• Identity and maintain optimal inventory levels, including costs, controls, and policy 

What will I study? 

The CLTD learning system is divided into nine modules.  

• Module 1: Logistics Overview and Strategy
• Module 2: Logistics Network Design
• Module 3: Sustainability and Reverse Logistics
• Module 4: Capacity Planning and Demand Management
• Module 5: Order Management
• Module 6: Inventory Management
• Module 7: Warehouse Management
• Module 8: Transportation 
• Module 9: Global Logistics Considerations