Course Overview

The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Training is a comprehensive, self-paced online certification training programme designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in Logistics Strategy. It explores Logistics Strategy, Order & Inventory Management, Warehousing, Transportation and Global Logistics and equips you with the skills to understand logistics and supply chain fundamentals and strategy, plan capacity and manage demand across the logistics network and manage orders, inventory and fulfilment effectively. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this logistics strategy course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for procurement & sourcing professionals and supply chain & logistics staff, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in Supply Chain & Procurement. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion, while preparing thoroughly for the CLTD certification.

Course Description

The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Training combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application and structured preparation for the CLTD examination. It is suitable for procurement & sourcing professionals, supply chain & logistics staff, operations & inventory managers and certification candidates, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in Supply Chain & Procurement.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of Logistics Strategy, and develops the practical capabilities required to understand logistics and supply chain fundamentals and strategy, plan capacity and manage demand across the logistics network and manage orders, inventory and fulfilment effectively.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive CLTD certification training
  • Coverage of the key Supply Chain & Procurement knowledge areas
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Overview
  • Capacity Planning & Demand Management
  • Order & Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Transportation Management
  • Global Logistics & Exam Readiness
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Structured preparation for the CLTD examination
  • Revision and knowledge-check activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of Logistics Strategy concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • Logistics Strategy
  • Order & Inventory Management
  • Warehousing
  • Transportation
  • Global Logistics
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Overview
  • Capacity Planning & Demand Management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Transportation Management
  • Global Logistics & Exam Readiness
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice
  • Driving continuous improvement

Course Key Features

Understand logistics and supply chain fundamentals and strategy

Plan capacity and manage demand across the logistics network

Manage orders, inventory and fulfilment effectively

Optimise warehouse operations, layout and management

Select and manage transportation modes, carriers and incoterms

Apply global logistics, reverse logistics and sustainability practices

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Who Usually Attend

Procurement & Sourcing Professionals

Buyers, category and sourcing managers looking to formalise and advance their expertise.

Supply Chain & Logistics Staff

Planners, analysts and coordinators responsible for end-to-end supply chain performance.

Operations & Inventory Managers

Professionals managing production, inventory, warehousing or distribution.

Certification Candidates

Anyone preparing for a globally recognised supply chain or procurement credential.

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Course Outline

Logistics strategy and network design

Logistics performance metrics

Aligning logistics to customer service

Capacity and resource planning

Demand and supply alignment

Sustainability considerations

Order management and fulfilment

Inventory policy and control

Service-level and cost trade-offs

Warehouse design and layout

Receiving, storage and picking

Warehouse technology and automation

Modes of transport and selection

Carrier management and incoterms

Freight cost and route optimisation

Global trade, customs and compliance

Reverse and green logistics

Exam strategy and practice questions

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Get ongoing support and access to our alumni network for continued learning and growth.

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Choose from multiple training formats and schedules to fit your busy professional life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CLTD from ASCM (APICS) is the leading credential for logistics, transportation and distribution professionals. This programme covers the full logistics body of knowledge — from capacity and order management to warehousing, transportation and global logistics — so you can optimise the movement and storage of goods worldwide. Key areas include Logistics Strategy, Order & Inventory Management, Warehousing and Transportation.

By the end of the course you will be able to understand logistics and supply chain fundamentals and strategy, plan capacity and manage demand across the logistics network, manage orders, inventory and fulfilment effectively and optimise warehouse operations, layout and management.

The course is organised into 6 modules: Logistics & Supply Chain Overview, Capacity Planning & Demand Management, Order & Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management and Global Logistics & Exam Readiness.

You will develop practical skills to optimise warehouse operations, layout and management, select and manage transportation modes, carriers and incoterms and apply global logistics, reverse logistics and sustainability practices — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for procurement & Sourcing Professionals, supply Chain & Logistics Staff, operations & Inventory Managers and certification Candidates. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in logistics Strategy will benefit.

Yes. The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Training is well suited to working professionals with some exposure to the area. Newcomers can follow it comfortably, while more experienced participants will sharpen and formalise their existing knowledge.

Yes. The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Training is designed for professionals in Supply Chain & Procurement and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through order & Inventory Management — so you can put the learning into practice.

The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Training is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 5 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Training you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in logistics Strategy. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

Your understanding is reinforced through knowledge checks and exam-style practice throughout. The course is aligned to the CLTD syllabus and prepares you for the official examination, which is set and administered separately by ASCM (APICS).

No — completing this programme awards a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion. The official CLTD credential is awarded by ASCM (APICS) only after you pass their separate examination, which you register for and sit directly with them. This course prepares you thoroughly for that exam.

There are no strict prerequisites to enrol on the Duxford course — a basic working familiarity with the subject is helpful. Eligibility and any prerequisites for the official CLTD examination are set by ASCM (APICS), so we recommend checking their current requirements before booking.

Capacity and resource planning. Demand and supply alignment.

Warehouse design and layout. Receiving, storage and picking.

Modes of transport and selection. Carrier management and incoterms.

Yes. Warehousing is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside Logistics Strategy, Order & Inventory Management and Transportation.

The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Training is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.