Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) in Saudi Arabia: Guides, Costs, Exam and Courses
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Here we have gathered our guides on the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) credential for readers in Saudi Arabia. CLTD is issued by ASCM (formerly APICS) and focuses on the logistics side of the supply chain: logistics strategy, capacity planning and demand management, order management, inventory and warehouse management, transportation, global logistics, network design, and reverse logistics and sustainability.
We see growing interest in CLTD from warehouse managers, transport planners, freight forwarders and 3PL staff as logistics investment grows across the Kingdom. To sit the exam you need three years of related business experience, a bachelor's degree, or an active approved certification. The exam has 150 questions in 3.5 hours, scored 200 to 350 with 300 to pass, at a Pearson VUE center or online. The Learning System and exam bundle sits roughly in the USD 1,700 to 2,000 range at the time of writing, so please verify on ascm.org.
The guides below cover requirements, cost, exam booking, salary, study planning, practice questions and renewal. Our CLTD course runs in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar and live online.
Our guides on this certification
- Requirements and eligibility: CLTD Certification Requirements and Eligibility in Saudi Arabia
- Cost and fees: CLTD Certification Cost in Saudi Arabia: Exam Fees, Training and Total Budget
- The exam in Saudi Arabia: CLTD Exam in Saudi Arabia: Format, Test Centers and How to Book
- Salary in Saudi Arabia: CLTD Salary in Saudi Arabia: What Certified Professionals Earn
- How to pass first time: How to Pass the CLTD Exam on Your First Attempt: A Study Plan That Works
- Is it worth it?: Is CLTD Worth It in Saudi Arabia? An Honest Look at the Return
- Course in Riyadh: CLTD Course in Riyadh
- Practice questions: CLTD Practice Questions with Answers and Explanations
- Renewal: How to Renew Your CLTD Certification: Requirements, Points and Deadlines
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Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the CLTD exam?
You need one of three things: three years of related business experience, a bachelor's degree, or an active approved certification (ASCM publishes the accepted list). Most Saudi candidates qualify through experience in warehousing, transport or distribution.
What is the CLTD exam like?
150 questions in 3.5 hours, scored on a 200 to 350 scale with 300 as the pass mark. You can sit it at a Pearson VUE test center in the Kingdom or online with remote proctoring.
How much does CLTD cost?
The Learning System plus exam bundle is roughly USD 1,700 to 2,000 at the time of writing, with member pricing available, plus tuition if you join a prep class. Verify current fees on ascm.org before you commit.
How do I renew the CLTD?
Earn 75 maintenance points every five years through approved professional development, or retake the exam. Our renewal guide covers what counts and the deadlines.