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Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and Technician (CLT) Training
Nationally portable, industry-led credentials from MSSC for front-line material handling and supply-chain jobs in fulfilment centres, warehouses, distribution centres and factories. Live online or self-paced, $1,200 per credential all-in. Eligible students pay with Army Credentialing Assistance, WIOA, MyCAA / Spouse Works or GI Bill® benefits.
Class dates and tuition
CLA and CLT schedule
Most students complete CLA first, then stack CLT. Both are offered live online four evenings a week or self-paced with office hours.
| Format | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | Mon–Thu, 6–10 pm | Instructor-led, recorded |
| Self-paced / hybrid | Your schedule | Office hours Fridays by appointment |
On demand: start when you are ready. Contact us to get started.
What it costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (CLA or CLT) | $790 |
| Registration | $100 |
| Course module with PDF books | $110 |
| Online proctoring (ProctorU) | $70 |
| MSSC certification fee | $130 |
| Total | $1,200 per credential |
Army Credentialing Assistance, Air Force and Navy COOL, WIOA, MyCAA / Spouse Works and GI Bill® benefits can cover the full amount for eligible students. Register for an info session to see if you qualify.
How students pay
Program options
Two stackable MSSC credentials
The Certified Logistics program is available nationwide, federally recognised and always up to date, and it articulates with high-school and college programs and apprenticeships. There are more than 5.8 million supply-chain logistics jobs in the U.S.
CLA · Certified Logistics Associate
Foundation levelThe roles, environment and practices of the global supply-chain logistics life cycle.
- Operate and use equipment
- Safety and quality-control principles
- Work communication and teamwork
- Computer systems and applications that raise productivity
CLT · Certified Logistics Technician
Mid levelBuilds on CLA with the technical work of receiving, stocking, shipping and inventory control.
- Receive, stock and process product orders
- Prepare packages and ship products
- Inventory control and hazardous materials handling
- Transportation modes, dispatch, routing and tracking
- U.S. and metric measurement conversions
Where CLA and CLT holders work
Employers that hire for these roles include Harley-Davidson, Walmart, Toyota, Tyson Foods, CenterPoint Energy, Lockheed Martin, GE Appliances, Rockwell Automation and Amazon fulfilment centres.
Logistics career pathwaysInside the courses
What each credential covers
Each credential is 40 clock hours, 31 of lecture and 9 of lab, and prepares you for the national MSSC certification test.
CLA topics
40 hours- Global Supply Chain Logistics · 4 hours
- The Logistics Environment · 4 hours
- Material Handling Equipment · 4 hours
- Safety Principles · 5 hours
- Safe Material Handling and Equipment Operation · 5 hours
- Quality Control Principles · 4 hours
- Work Communication · 5 hours
- Teamwork and Good Workplace Conduct · 5 hours
- Using Computers · 4 hours
CLT topics
40 hours- Product Receiving · 5 hours
- Product Storage · 4 hours
- Order Processing · 5 hours
- Packaging and Shipment · 5 hours
- Inventory Control · 4 hours
- Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials · 4 hours
- Evaluation of Transportation Modes · 4 hours
- Dispatch and Tracking Operations · 5 hours
- Measurement and Conversion · 4 hours
Before you start
- CLA: a high school diploma or equivalent.
- CLT: a CLA certificate, or a high school diploma or equivalent.
Why SMLA
Learn in your own style
- Live online or self-pacedCLA/CLT is one of two SMLA programs you can take self-paced; the live option meets Mon–Thu evenings and is recorded.
- Help with funding paperworkWe tell you which program fits (Army CA, Air Force and Navy COOL, WIOA, MyCAA / Spouse Works, GI Bill®) and help you file it before your start date.
- Career and job assistanceRésumé support, interview practice and introductions through our employer network after you certify.
- Complimentary retrainingGraduates can sit in on a later class to refresh before an exam or a new job.
Questions from our info sessions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need warehouse experience to start?
No. CLA is the foundation level and assumes no prior logistics work. CLT builds on it and is the right next step once you hold the CLA.
How are the exams taken?
Online with ProctorU, from home, at a time you schedule. The proctoring and MSSC certification fees are included in the $1,200 per credential.
Can I use military or workforce funding?
Eligible students pay with Army Credentialing Assistance, WIOA through their local workforce board, MyCAA / Spouse Works or GI Bill® benefits. CLA and CLT are a common fit for WIOA because the whole credential costs $1,200.
Is this the same as a forklift certification?
No. CLA and CLT are MSSC knowledge credentials covering the logistics process, safety, quality and inventory systems. Equipment operating licences are separate and employer-specific.
Take it with you
Downloads
- SMLA catalog 2026–2027
Volume 15, August 2026. Program outlines, policies and tuition for every certification.PDF ↓ - CLA / CLT program brochure
Coming soon — ask for it at the info session.PDF
Licenses and approvals
Who stands behind this class
MSSC authorised training/assessment partner- TWC licensed career school (S5089)
- Army Credentialing Assistance
- Air Force & Navy COOL
- WIOA eligible provider
- MyCAA / Spouse Works
- GI Bill® approved
- DoD SkillBridge provider
Full list, licenses and partner agreements: Licenses and Approvals.
Ready to start in logistics?
Join the next info session. We’ll check your funding on the call and get you started on CLA.
info@mysmla.com · 713-977-0566
