Program: Certified Logistics Associate/Warehouse Distribution - Community College of Baltimore County

Program Description

This training prepares individuals to work in higher skilled, frontline material handling roles at a variety of supply chain facilities such as factories, warehouses, distribution centers, and transporters. Completers will be applying for jobs such as laborers, freight stockers, material movers, receiving and traffic clerks, forklift operators, customer support representatives, logistics specialists, freight handlers, billing clerks and logistic technicians.

Program Outcomes

Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential: Students will earn a CCBC Workforce Training Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

External Credential:

Certified Logistics Associate; OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Certifying Organization:

Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC); www.msscusa.org

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; www.osha.gov

Financial Aid and Payment Options

College Promise
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Baltimore County College Promise
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Continuing Education Opportunity Grant

Program Length

58 hours; number of weeks and start dates vary.

Program Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; minimum age of 18; Must have basic computer keyboarding, browser, and email proficiency.

Application Process

To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Prior Learning Assessment

This program has potential options for waiving select courses based on demonstrated portfolio and/or prior occupational learning. A maximum of 27 program hours may be earned from prior learning.

Program Course Sequence

Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours	Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change)	Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees
*Course Series:*
VOA 515	Certified Logistics/Warehouse Distribution Associate	34	Text and online material cost included	$799 T-$240/F-$559

VOA 605	Forklift Operator Training	12	Textbook included in costs	$199 T-$60/F-$139
VOA 834	OSHA 10-Hour General Industry	12	Course materials included	$249 T-$75/F-$174
Course Series Totals:		58		$1247 T-$375/F-$872

Additional Information

Additional Expenses:

The cost for the student to take the Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) exam once is included as part of the Certified Logistics Associate course. Repeat testing requires an additional fee of approximately $125.00 each for the CLA exam.

Skills for Success:

The physical duties of working in the logistics field vary by position. All positions require attention to detail and dependability. They may involve walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects in the case of laborers, freight stockers, and material movers. Skills include active listening, critical thinking, and monitoring. A clerk position may involve any of these physical activities but also sitting or standing for long periods of time. Skills include reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, and time management.

Career Opportunities:

Logistics Coordinator; Logistics Manager; Logistics Supervisor; Logistics Technician

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