Career Details

Certified Logistics Associate

Description

This credential addresses the core competencies of higher skilled, front-line material handling workers (first line of supervision) across the supply chain: from factories, to warehouses, to distribution centers to transporters.

Certifying Organization

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Professional Certified in Materials Handling

Certifying Organization

Materials Handling and Management Society

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Associate in Materials Handling

Certifying Organization

Materials Handling and Management Society

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)

Certifying Organization

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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