In this hands-on, OSHA-compliant Forklift Certification training program, you’ll learn everything you need to operate a forklift with confidence and precision. Whether you’re new to forklift operation or need to renew your certification, this course provides the expert instruction, real-world practice, and official certification employers demand.
Duration: 5 contact hours.
Format: In-person
Certifications: Forklift Certification
Career and Industry Outlook
Career Opportunities: The program provides students with an industry-recognized credential in forklift operating and prepares them for careers where operating a forklift may be necessary.
Employment Rate: The demand for forklift certified individuals is needed in Iowa and is likely to improve an applicant’s chances of being hired, especially given the projected growth in transportation/material moving jobs.
Salary Expectations: Entry-level forklift operator’s salary will depend on experience, industry, and location.
Job Market Trends: The job market for people with forklift certification is relatively stable and in steady demand, driven by ongoing growth in warehousing, logistics, and e-commerce, with employment projected to expand at or near the average rate for transportation and material-moving occupations.
Program Details
Program Specific Details: The course will introduce students to the core skills needed for forklift operation in warehouse and industrial settings, including equipment controls, load handling techniques, and safe material-moving practices. Students will also learn to interpret basic workplace signage and labels, understand equipment maintenance essentials, and follow OSHA-compliant safety procedures used in modern material-handling operations.
Pathway to Credit: While the course offers foundational knowledge in forklift operating, students may explore additional certification or degrees in other manufacturing or tool and die programs.
Cost and Financial Assistance
Tuition Fees: Check the program’s page for up-to-date pricing based on the course offerings and location.
Tuition Assistance Options: Financial aid may be available through workforce development programs or grants. Specific financial assistance details can be provided upon request.
Work-Study Programs: N/A for this program, but some students may be eligible for state-based workforce development funding or job placement assistance.
How to Enroll
Enrollment Process: There are no entrance exams or specific admission requirements for this program. Students can start the enrollment process by completing the Education to Employment Interest Form available on the program’s webpage.
Eligibility Requirements: No specific admissions requirements or entrance exams are needed.
Deadlines: Check the program’s page for upcoming session start dates.
Next Steps After Interest Form: Once the interest form is submitted, students will be contacted by staff from the Education to Employment team to discuss program enrollment and tuition assistance options.
Program Requirements & Equipment
Required Equipment or Supplies: None
Pre-Course Skills & Expectations: Basic understanding of workplace safety, the ability to follow instructions, and the physical capability to operate industrial equipment. Familiarity with general warehouse or manufacturing environments is helpful but not required, and students should be comfortable reading safety labels, recognizing hazards, and performing simple equipment checks.
Additional Considerations: Students should be prepared for hands-on learning experiences and understand the importance of safety in a manufacturing environment. A strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential for success in this field.
