CLTD in Dubai: Cost, Exam, Eligibility and Formats
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
CLTD certification in Dubai fits people who plan, move and store goods, from transport managers to warehouse and freight coordinators. ASCM awards the credential, and Blue Ocean offers it as the live online program Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution at AED 14,300. If your role also covers procurement and sourcing, compare Certified Supply Chain Professional before you decide.
At a glance
- CLTD suits Dubai professionals whose daily work is logistics, transport, warehousing or distribution.
- The live online program is AED 14,300. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
- ASCM sets the exam rules, so confirm them on the ASCM site before you enroll.
- Send an enquiry to an advisor if you are unsure whether CLTD or a supply chain program fits.
CLTD programs and fees (AED)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (AED) | Live online (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution | 14,300 | ||
| Certified Supply Chain Professional | 16,800 | ||
| International Diploma in Logistics and Transport | 7,500 | ||
| Certified Shipping and Freight Forwarding Professional | 4,400 | ||
| Certified International Warehouse and Inventory Manager | 46 hours | 2,599 | 4,400 |
| Mastering Logistics and Transportation | 45 hours | 2,199 |
Fees come from our course catalog and can change. They do not include the exam, so ask an advisor what it costs and confirm the format before you enroll.
Is CLTD the right credential for a logistics job in Dubai?
CLTD fits you if your work is moving, storing or distributing goods rather than buying or planning across the whole supply chain. The exam topics include transportation, inventory and warehouse management.
Dubai gives these roles a clear setting. Transport and storage represented 12.4% of Dubai's GDP in the first nine months of 2024, according to the Dubai Media Office. Dubai Law No. 4 of 2023 set up the Dubai Ports Authority to regulate, operate and manage ports and handling terminals, including Port Rashid, Al Hamriya and Jebel Ali. And Jafza, at Jebel Ali, reports more than 11,000 businesses from over 100 countries. If your job touches any of this, note that transportation, global logistics and order management are CLTD exam topics.
The program lists these roles as a fit:
- Logistics and supply chain professionals
- Transportation and distribution managers
- Warehouse and inventory specialists
- Freight and operations coordinators
Who should choose something other than CLTD?
Look at other programs if your role is mostly buying, sourcing or end to end supply chain planning, or if you do not yet meet the CLTD eligibility rules.
- Supply chain role: Certified Supply Chain Professional is an ASCM credential, AED 16,800 live online, and the program suits procurement and sourcing specialists as well as logistics and operations managers.
- Transport and logistics diploma: International Diploma in Logistics and Transport is a CILT credential, AED 7,500 live online, aimed at mid level logistics and transport professionals and supervisors.
- Freight forwarding: Certified Shipping and Freight Forwarding Professional is an IPSCMI credential, AED 4,400 live online, for logistics and freight forwarding professionals, import and export executives, and trade compliance officers.
- Warehouse focus: Certified International Warehouse and Inventory Manager lists about 46 hours of study. Ask an advisor which format is available.
- Planning and distribution roles: Mastering Logistics and Transportation is a self paced program at AED 2,199 for supply chain planners, demand and inventory planners, and warehouse and distribution managers. The course page lists about 45 hours of study.
What are the CLTD eligibility rules?
ASCM accepts three years of related business experience, or a bachelor's degree, or an active approved certification. You need only one of the three.
That makes the route open to a warehouse supervisor with three years of related experience and to a bachelor's degree holder who has just started in a freight office. These are ASCM's rules and they can change, so check the current wording on the ASCM site before you enroll. If none of the three applies to you today, build experience first, or ask an advisor which program in the previous section fits you now.
What does the CLTD exam cover and how is it taken?
The CLTD exam has 150 questions and lasts 3.5 hours. Scores are scaled from 200 to 350 and the pass mark is 300.
Pearson VUE delivers the exam, at a test center or online proctored. Check the ASCM and Pearson VUE locator for what is available to you at the time you book. The content areas are:
- Logistics overview and strategy
- Capacity planning and demand management
- Order management
- Inventory and warehouse management
- Transportation
- Global logistics
- Logistics network design
- Reverse logistics and sustainability
Once you hold the credential, ASCM's rule is 75 points every 5 years to maintain it. Confirm the current point rules with ASCM.
How much does CLTD cost in Dubai?
Blue Ocean lists Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution at AED 14,300 for live online study.
The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs. If you want a class arranged for a group of colleagues, use the corporate enquiry page and ask an advisor what can be arranged. Ask an advisor how long the program takes.
Questions to settle before you pay
Work through these in order before you enroll.
- Check that you meet one of ASCM's three eligibility routes, and note which one you will use.
- Open the ASCM and Pearson VUE locator and see whether you would sit the exam at a test center or online proctored.
- Ask an advisor to confirm the AED 14,300 live online fee and what the exam costs, because the exam is separate from the course fee.
- Compare your daily tasks with the exam content list, and switch to Certified Supply Chain Professional if most of your work is procurement and sourcing.
Three ways to study from Dubai
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Dubai.
- At a Blue Ocean office: Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | B2505, Latifa Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE | +971 4 314 8500 |
| Abu Dhabi | Office 1402, Al Dhaheri Building, Lulu Center, Al Danah Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, UAE | +971 2 886 4323 |
| Riyadh | 530/4, Fifth Floor, Al Akaria 2, Gate 8, Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | +966 11 260 5558 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the full form of CLTD?
CLTD stands for Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution. ASCM, formerly known as APICS, awards the credential. In Dubai you can study it as a live online program with Blue Ocean.
Who can sit the CLTD exam?
ASCM's rules ask for one of three things: three years of related business experience, a bachelor's degree, or an active approved certification. Confirm the current rules with ASCM because they can change.
How many questions are on the CLTD exam and what is the pass mark?
The exam has 150 questions and runs for 3.5 hours. Scores are scaled from 200 to 350, and the pass mark is 300. Pearson VUE delivers it at a test center or online proctored.
How much does the CLTD course cost in Dubai?
The live online program Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution is AED 14,300. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Do I need to renew CLTD?
ASCM's maintenance rule is 75 points every 5 years. Ask ASCM for the current list of activities that earn points, since the body can update its rules.
