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CLTD

Certified in Logistics,
Transportation and Distribution

Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

The CLTD program helps you demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad range of supply chain logistics topics to set you apart from your peers — proving your high level of knowledge and skills.

Why you should earn the CLTD designation

  • Gain recognition in the field as a logistics expert
  • Build credibility and set yourself apart from peers
  • Learn latest trends in global supply chain logistics
  • Impact your organization's bottom line
  • Demonstrate logistics mastery of knowledge

Read how CLTD has impacted careers and organizations worldwide

 

Gary Smith, CPIM-F, CSCP, CLTD
Vice President for Supply and Logistics, New York City Transit

An APICS certification in logistics, according to me, is more than a degree. Degree efforts pass like a heat wave, but a certification from APICS remains recognized.

Prabhu Willimas, CSCP CLTD, General Manager, Ocean World Lines Int'l LLC

CLTD helps you understand the entire chain, link by link, inbound and outbound in what we classically describe as “supply chain”.

Brent Ruth, CLTD, Supply Chain Transformation Process Manager, Caterpillar

CLTD is a distinctive recognition, pioneering a new way of working in the field of logistics, transportation and distribution.

Giuseppe Lovecchio, CLTD, Owner, Lovecchio Consulting

Having attained the CPIM and CSCP designations already through APICS, I wanted to further my career and knowledge base by pursuing the CLTD designation.

Kenneth Murawski, CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, Global Planner, DuPont

CLTD fits in that make-deliver-and-return process. It combines transportation, logistics and distribution in a variety of settings, whether you’re in the US or Europe or Asia or anywhere.

Gary Smith, Vice President Supply Logistics, MTA New York City Transit

How to earn your CLTD

Eligible candidates must pass one exam, which reflects eight critical areas in logistics, transportation and distribution and are required to maintain the CLTD designation every five years.

We offer a variety of  CLTD study tools and courses depending on your preferred method of learning:

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Once you’ve prepared for the exam, schedule and take the CLTD exam at a location near you.

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  • CLTD Eligibility

    Prior to taking the CLTD exam, you must submit an eligibility application two weeks prior to the day you register for the exam.

    ELIGIBILITY

  • Prepare for CLTD Exam

    We offer a variety of resources to build candidates’ knowledge of the CLTD subject matter and support CLTD exam preparation.

    PREPARE

  • CLTD Exam Process

    Learn more about the CLTD exam, including specifics on exam content, exam locations and fees and how to purchase an Authorization to Test (ATT).

    PURCHASE

  • Schedule Your CLTD Exam

    Ready to schedule your exam? Find exam dates and testing locations around the world.

    SCHEDULE
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