What is the APICS CLTD Certification?

The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) certification provides you
with the information you need to meet todays supply chain logistics challenges.

Created by APICS with a team of subject matter experts, the CLTD designation covers a
comprehensive body of knowledge that sets the global standard for best practices in
logistics, transportation and distribution.

What are the requirements for earning the APICS CLTD certification?
To earn APICS CLTD certification, you must pass one, comprehensive exam.

How many questions are on the APICS CLTD exam?

The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (130 operational and 20 pretest)
delivered via computer-based testing (CBT) through the Pearson VUE network of test
centers. The pretest questions do not contribute to your total score but are necessary for
research purposes. These pretest questions are randomly distributed among the scored
items and will be used for statistical purposes only. The pretest items are similar to the
scored items on the test, and candidates will not know which items will be scored and which
will not. Candidates should answer all exam questions.

How much time will candidates have to complete the APICS CLTD exam?
Candidates will have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. There are no waivers for this exam.
All candidates must take and pass the CLTD examination to earn the CLTD certification.

What are the eligibility requirement for the APICS CLTD exam?
To be eligible to take the APICS CLTD exam, you must have:

3 years of related business experience or

Bachelors degree or the international equivalent*, or
Possess one or more of these certifications active or in good standing CSCP, CPIM,
CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, CTL, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations.

* APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelors degree as the level of study
that would qualify an individual for a graduate program in the country where the
undergraduate degree was earned.

There is no fee to apply for APICS CLTD eligibility. Click here to submit an application.
Eligibility application approvals do not expire.

Please refer to the CLTD Exams bulletin at www.apics.org/bulletins for additional

information.
I have received CSCP eligibility approval, do I need to apply for CLTD eligibility
approval?
Yes, candidates must complete the application for CLTD even if they possess CSCP eligibility
or certification. Eligibility application approvals do not expire.

How long will it take to receive my CLTD eligibility approval?

Eligibility applications are processed immediately, however these applications are subject to
random audit and some candidates will be required to submit additional documents.

What is the best preparation method for the APICS CLTD exam? Is courseware or
training required?
While training is not required to the take the exam, using the study materials are highly
recommended. The CLTD Learning System is the most comprehensive CLTD certification
exam study tool available. Go to CLTD Exam Preparations Options for more information on
the Learning System and other study tools.

Where do I find the CLTD Exam Content Manual?

For exam preparation, use of the CLTD ECM is strongly recommended. You may Preview
the CLTD Exam Content Manual, the full version is available for purchase at apics.org/shop.

How much is the CLTD Exam?

APICS is offering the CLTD exam at a discounted price, for a limited time, to candidates who
sit for the exam prior to 31 December, 2016. Candidates can purchase an exam credit
through an APICS partner or chapter. Exam credits are valid for six months from the date of
issuance and must be used as payment for an exam Authorization to Test (ATT) within that
period. Exam credits are non-transferable and non-refundable. Candidates should contact
their APICS partner or chapter for information on exam pricing and procedures, and can
visit apics.org/finder to find a partner in their local area.

CLTD ATT purchases between July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016

$375 Member price Free retakes will be issued to eligible
(USD) candidates after 1 January 2017, following
the CLTD scoring results. Candidates are
$425 nonmember considered eligible if they do not
(USD) price successfully pass the CLTD exam and will
automatically receive one free CLTD ATT,
valid for 6 months after APICS issuance.
CLTD ATT purchases between October 1, 2016 - December 31,
2016
$375 (USD) Member price No free retake
$425 (USD) Nonmember price No free retake

*Candidates must take the exam prior to 31, December, 2016, or exam fees will be forfeit.
Must take and fail the exam to be eligible for the free retake promotion. CLTD Retake ATTs
are not eligible for the promotion. Only one promotional ATT may be purchased per
candidate. All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.

No discounts will be given after the promotion dates.

The following pricing will begin January 1, 2017:

APICS members $475 (USD)

Nonmembers $525 (USD)
Retakes $250 (USD)

For more information, please visit CLTD Testing.

If I take my exam between October 1 December 31, 2016 when will I receive my
score?
Candidates will not receive their results upon completion of the exam. Exam results will be
available early January, 2017. Any candidate taking the CLTD examination after January
2017 will receive their scores at the test center immediately following their examination.