The APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices, and standards for those in the logistics, transportation, and distribution industries. CLTD serves the needs of both professionals and employers around the world by making you a more valuable asset to your organization and keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s global economy.

CERTIFICATION ROAD MAP

Earning the APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) designation proves an in-depth understanding of how to streamline logistics, transportation, and distribution including order management, distribution inventory management, and warehouse management. This road map is a step-by-step guide on how to become a CLTD.

Why should I learn the CLTD?

• Earning the APICS CLTD demonstrates expertise in streamlining and optimizing logistics, transportation, and distribution including order management, distribution inventory management, and warehouse management.
• After earning your CLTD you will be able to:
• Improve distribution inventory management
• Develop and monitor warehouse performance metrics
• Identify and mitigate risk in logistics and transportation
• Manage and execute orders with an emphasis on logistics
• Identify and maintain optimal inventory levels including costs, controls, and policy

Increase your salary by up to 39%.                       APICS certified individuals earn 27% more than those without a certification.

Steps

1- Decide if CLTD is right for you

By earning the CLTD certification, you join a network of professionals in the logistics, transportation, and distribution industries dedicated to reducing their industry’s impact while providing new, innovative solutions. With a CLTD, you’ll advance your ability to lead logistics, transportation, and distribution sectors with best practices and the most up-to-date strategies and trends.

CLTD content is broken 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

2- Choose your learning option

All certification prep starts with the APICS Learning System, but we offer different study options to help you find the right study method for your schedule and learning style. Choose between self-study, instructor-led, instructor-supported, or see if your company offers group training.

Instructor-led by Symbios Consulting Team

Classes are offered in-person and online by Symbios Consulting Authorized Instructors.

Instructor-led classes allow you to learn from an APICS- recognized instructor and benefit from valuable peer discussion.

Self-study

Study on your own when and where your schedule allows by combining printed books with the online interactive platform. Self-study is ideal for self-starters and those with

unpredictable schedules.

Corporate Group Training

Training programs are built to suit your organization’s specific learning styles, schedules, group sizes, and locations.

3- Prepare for the exam

All APICS Exam preparation is based on the APICS Learning System. The APICS Learning System is a combination of print and interactive digital materials including quizzes, flashcards, and downloadable content. The learning system follows a three-part Assess, Study, Practice methodology to help you retain the information.

Assess: Measure your knowledge with the online assessment.

Study: Study the learning system modules, flashcards, and practice quizzes.

Practice: Build exam-day confidence with a CLTD practice test.

P.S. Studying with the APICS Learning System increases your preparedness and chances of passing the APICS Exam.

Free Demo of the APICS CLTD Learning System

https://www.ascm.org/lp/cltd-free-demo/

4- Schedule and pass your exam

On average, we recommend 100 hours of study time to pass each exam, but you may need more or less time depending on your experience. Candidates who test within three months of their studies are more likely to pass their exam, so purchase and schedule your exam accordingly.

The exam consists of 150 questions, and you will have 3.5 hours to complete it. The CLTD score range is 200 to 350. Scores 300 points and above are considered passing, and any score of 299 points or below is a failing score.

5- Display your new credential with pride!

Use your certification credential letters at the end of your name on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and business cards.

APICS exams are administered via computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide and online through the OnVue system.

Certificates Requirements

No requirements

Duration

40 Hours

Certification

1. Attendance Certificate

• You will earn an attendance Certificate from Symbios as an authorized center from ASCM
• The certificate contains ASCM - APICS logo

2. International Certificate 

• If you wish to earn the international certificate from ASCM you could follow this link CLTD Examination
• In the #referral code add this code: XASYMB88

The benefits of using this code:

1. Symbios support
2. Special discount on Symbios trainings

Register now for the course

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Ready to get started? Purchase the CLTD Learning System today or streamline your certification preparation with the discounted learning system + exam bundle. Become a member and add on the certification upgrade to save on your learning system and exam. Visit ascm.org/cltd to get started! CLTD pricing Communicate with us:

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