Description
Duration: 5 days
The Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) is the entry point into supply chain careers: it shows an employer you know the basics of logistics, safety and material handling before your first day. In five days you cover every CLA module and sit the MSSC CLA exam, which is included in the price.
Take the boot camp at our Miami campus or live online.
About the exam
The CLA is a nationally recognized credential from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). The exam has 115 multiple-choice questions and you have 120 minutes. After CLA, the CLT boot camp is the next step.
Who should attend
- Job seekers moving into warehouse, distribution or fulfillment work
- Current material handlers who want a nationally recognized credential
- Veterans and career changers looking for a fast start in supply chain logistics
Prerequisites
- No prior logistics experience is needed
- MSSC recommends 8th-grade math and 10th-grade reading skills
Jobs this credential supports
- Frontline supervisor of material handling staff
- Freight, stock and material mover
- Conveyor operator
- Packer and packager
- Tank, car and ship loader
What’s included?
- One MSSC CLA certification exam
- Course workbook and practice questions for every module
- Instruction from an experienced logistics instructor
- Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation
With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Code Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Code Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.
Methods
- Instructor Led (the best training format we offer)
- Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor Led
- Self-Paced Video
Speak to an Admissions Representative for complete details
| Start | Finish | Public Price | Public Enroll | Private Price | Private Enroll |
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| 11/9/2026 | 11/13/2026 | ||||
| 11/30/2026 | 12/4/2026 | ||||
| 12/21/2026 | 12/25/2026 | ||||
| 1/11/2027 | 1/15/2027 | ||||
| 2/1/2027 | 2/5/2027 | ||||
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| 6/28/2027 | 7/2/2027 | ||||
| 7/19/2027 | 7/23/2027 | ||||
| 8/9/2027 | 8/13/2027 | ||||
| 8/30/2027 | 9/3/2027 | ||||
| 9/20/2027 | 9/24/2027 |
Curriculum (CLA)
Module 1: The World of Logistics and the Global Supply Chain
How products move from supplier to customer, and the jobs along the way.
Module 2: The Logistics Environment
Warehouses, distribution centers and factories, and how they are organized.
Module 3: Information Systems
Warehouse and inventory software, barcodes and scanning.
Module 4: The 4.0 Technologies
Robotics, data analytics, the Industrial Internet of Things and other technologies changing warehouse work.
Module 5: Safety Principles
Hazard awareness, protective equipment and a safe working culture.
Module 6: Safe Material Handling and Equipment Operation
Lifting, moving and storing goods, and working safely around powered equipment.
Module 7: Quality Control Principles
Accuracy, inspections and fixing errors before they reach the customer.
Module 8: Work Communication
Clear instructions, reports and handoffs on the warehouse floor.
Module 9: Teamwork and Good Workplace Conduct to Solve Problems
Working in a team and solving everyday problems the right way.
