CLTD in Qatar: Cost, Exam, Eligibility and Formats
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CLTD certification in Qatar costs USD 3,900 through Blue Ocean's live online program, so you can study from Qatar. ASCM awards the credential, and the program is Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution. If your work reaches beyond logistics, look at Certified Supply Chain Professional at USD 4,600.
At a glance
- The CLTD live online program is USD 3,900. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
- CLTD suits transport, distribution, warehouse and freight roles. Buying and sourcing roles are better served by another program.
- ASCM sets the eligibility rules, so confirm them on the ASCM site before you pay.
- Ask an advisor about arranging a class if you want to study with colleagues.
CLTD programs and fees (USD)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (USD) | Live online (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution | 3,900 | ||
| Certified Supply Chain Professional | 4,600 | ||
| International Diploma in Logistics and Transport | 2,000 | ||
| Certified Shipping and Freight Forwarding Professional | 1,199 | ||
| Certified International Warehouse and Inventory Manager | 46 hours | 699 | 1,199 |
| Mastering Logistics and Transportation | 45 hours | 599 |
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.
How much does CLTD certification cost in Qatar?
Blue Ocean lists Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution at USD 3,900 for live online study. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
Live online is the format shown for this program. If you would rather study with a team, ask an advisor about arranging a class locally, or use the corporate enquiry page if your employer is paying. Ask an advisor how long the program takes.
Who is CLTD for, and who should pick something else?
CLTD suits people whose work is logistics, transportation and distribution. If you mostly buy, source or plan across the whole supply chain, another program fits better.
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
Use this guide to choose:
- Procurement or whole chain planning: Certified Supply Chain Professional (ASCM, USD 4,600 live online) suits procurement and sourcing specialists as well as logistics and operations managers.
- Mid level logistics and transport: International Diploma in Logistics and Transport (CILT, USD 2,000 live online) is aimed at mid level logistics and transport professionals, supervisors and coordinators.
- Freight forwarding and trade documents: Certified Shipping and Freight Forwarding Professional (IPSCMI, USD 1,199 live online) fits logistics and freight forwarding professionals and import and export executives.
- Warehouse and stores: Certified International Warehouse and Inventory Manager (IPSCMI) lists about 46 hours of study. Ask an advisor to confirm the format.
- Planning and distribution roles: Mastering Logistics and Transportation is self paced at USD 599, for supply chain planners, demand and inventory planners, and warehouse and distribution managers. The course page lists about 45 hours of study.
Does Qatar's Law No. 12 of 2024 affect your choice?
It does if you are Qatari, because the law asks employers to train Qatari staff. Law No. 12 of 2024 requires private sector employers to give priority to Qatari nationals and children of Qatari women, and employers must train Qatari staff.
If that describes you, ask your employer whether CLTD can sit inside its training plan before you pay for it yourself. If you are an expatriate, the eligibility rules that apply to you are the ASCM rules below.
Which logistics work in Qatar does the CLTD content match?
The CLTD exam covers transportation, global logistics, inventory and warehouse management, and order management. Match them against your own tasks.
QTerminals, owned 51 percent by Mwani Qatar and 49 percent by Milaha, was formed in 2016 to manage operations at Hamad Port. If you work in terminal planning, cargo handling or inland distribution connected to a port, the logistics network design and global logistics topics may match your tasks. If your work is mainly stock control, only the inventory and warehouse management topics apply to you, so compare Certified International Warehouse and Inventory Manager before you pay for CLTD.
What are the CLTD eligibility rules?
ASCM accepts three years of related business experience, or a bachelor's degree, or an active approved certification. One of the three is enough.
These rules belong to ASCM and can change, so check the current wording on the ASCM site. If you meet none of them yet, check the other programs in the guide above and return to CLTD when you do.
What does the CLTD exam involve?
The 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 it at a test center or online proctored. Use the ASCM and Pearson VUE locator to see what is open to you in Qatar when you book, because availability can change. The topics are logistics overview and strategy, capacity planning and demand management, order management, inventory and warehouse management, transportation, global logistics, logistics network design, and reverse logistics and sustainability. Keeping the credential takes 75 points every 5 years.
How should you prepare for a 3.5 hour exam?
Prepare for stamina as well as knowledge. The CLTD exam is 150 questions in one 3.5 hour sitting, so practice answering in long, timed blocks.
- Rank the eight content areas by how often you meet them at work, and give the most study time to the bottom three.
- Spend extra time on topics outside your own function: a warehouse planner should expect to study transportation and global logistics, and a freight coordinator should expect to study capacity planning and inventory.
- Decide early whether you will sit at a test center or online proctored, because the setting changes how you rehearse.
After you pass, ASCM's rule for keeping the credential is 75 points every 5 years. Ask ASCM which activities earn points, so you can start collecting them from the first year.
Your next moves
Work through these in order before you pay.
- Match your current role to the four roles listed for CLTD, and choose Certified Supply Chain Professional instead if you buy or plan more than you move goods.
- Confirm on the ASCM site that you meet one eligibility route.
- If you are Qatari, ask your employer whether CLTD can sit inside its training plan for Qatari staff.
- Send an enquiry and ask an advisor how long the program takes.
Three ways to study from Qatar
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Qatar.
- 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 does CLTD stand for?
CLTD stands for Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution. ASCM, formerly APICS, awards it. In Qatar you can study it as a live online program with Blue Ocean.
Can I take the CLTD exam in Qatar?
Pearson VUE delivers the exam at test centers or online proctored. Check the ASCM and Pearson VUE locator for what is available to you at the time you book.
How much is the CLTD course in Qatar?
The live online program is USD 3,900. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
What are the CLTD eligibility requirements?
ASCM asks for three years of related business experience, or a bachelor's degree, or an active approved certification. Confirm the current rules with ASCM because they can change.
What is the CLTD pass mark?
Scores are scaled from 200 to 350 and the pass mark is 300. The exam has 150 questions and lasts 3.5 hours.
