Master Temperature-Controlled Supply Chains. Protect Product Integrity. Lead Cold Chain Excellence.
The American Certified Cold Chain Logistics Professional (AC-CCLP)® is an internationally recognized professional certification developed by the American Association of Procurement, Supply Chain & Tourism Management (AAPSCM®) for professionals responsible for planning, managing, optimizing, and securing temperature-controlled supply chains.
As global demand for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics, fresh food, specialty chemicals, biotechnology products, and healthcare logistics continues to grow, organizations require highly skilled professionals capable of maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and end-to-end visibility throughout the cold chain.
The AC-CCLP® certification equips professionals with the technical expertise, strategic knowledge, and leadership competencies required to manage modern cold chain operations using international best practices, digital technologies, risk management methodologies, and sustainability principles.
Why Earn the AC-CCLP® Certification?
The global cold chain industry is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by:
- Pharmaceutical and vaccine distribution
- Biotechnology and life sciences
- Food security and global food logistics
- E-commerce grocery fulfillment
- Healthcare supply chains
- Digital transformation
- Supply chain resilience initiatives
- ESG and sustainability requirements
Organizations increasingly seek professionals who can design resilient cold chains, minimize product loss, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen compliance, and leverage emerging technologies to deliver superior business performance.
The AC-CCLP® certification demonstrates your ability to lead these initiatives with confidence.
What You Will Learn
This certification provides comprehensive coverage of the complete temperature-controlled supply chain, including:
- End-to-end cold chain logistics strategy
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics
- Vaccine distribution and biologics logistics
- Food and agricultural cold chains
- Cold storage and warehouse operations
- Refrigerated transportation and multimodal distribution
- Thermal packaging and insulation systems
- Temperature monitoring and environmental control
- Product traceability and inventory management
- Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
- Good Storage Practices (GSP)
- Quality Management Systems
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management and business continuity
- Temperature excursion investigations
- Digital cold chain technologies
- Artificial Intelligence applications
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Blockchain-enabled traceability
- Sustainability and ESG
- Strategic leadership and continuous improvement
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Design and optimize end-to-end cold chain logistics systems.
- Manage pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, and food cold chains.
- Improve warehouse, inventory, and refrigerated transportation performance.
- Apply internationally recognized quality and compliance standards.
- Evaluate thermal packaging and temperature monitoring systems.
- Investigate temperature excursions and implement corrective actions.
- Strengthen product traceability and supply chain visibility.
- Utilize AI, IoT, predictive analytics, and digital technologies.
- Develop sustainable, resilient, and customer-focused cold chain operations.
- Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
AC-CCLP® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 4-day Training
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Gleb Mikulich – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader
Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
- Industry-leading experience in Global Supply Chain Operations – Gleb has collaborated with top-tier industry leaders such as Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, CNH, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering measurable results in supply chain integration, procurement modernization, and performance optimization.
- Certified Supply Chain & Project Management Expert – Gleb holds industry-recognized credentials, including SCPro Certified (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals), and additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in process improvement, agile project leadership, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced Academic Credentials in Strategy & Digital Technologies – Gleb earned an MBA from IE Business School, with a concentration in strategy, operations, and digital technologies, and pursued advanced supply chain management training through MITx, equipping him with cutting-edge insights into global logistics, data-driven decision-making, and tech-enabled supply chains.
- Recognized Leader & Emerging Talent in the Field – Gleb is the recipient of the Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a recognition of academic excellence and leadership in business education.
Dr. Jason Matyus – Advisory Board Executive Director, Training, Course Development, and Examination
Dr. Matyus is the Advisory Board Director for Course Development, Training, and Examination. Dr. Jason Matyus’s career spans many disciplines. Dr. Matyus started as a public school teacher. After leaving teaching he worked for 20 years as a business professional working for two Fortune 500 Companies. Within those 20 years, he had varying roles that touched Project Management, logistics and Supply Chain, Procurement, Corporate Trainer, and Leadership. After receiving his MBA in Leadership and Doctorate in Business Management, he spent the last 5 years in higher education. In addition to his work in business, he is also on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Care and the Carmichaels Area School District Board of Education and currently serves on the Farmville Urban Development Board.
Séverine Boulard – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer
Séverine Boulard is an international HR consultant, trainer, and founder of HR Graff Consulting GmbH, Switzerland. With over 20 years of experience in global HR leadership roles across banking, finance, consulting, fintech, and high-growth international environments, she specializes in HR transformation, compliance, talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She has led HR functions across multiple jurisdictions and is recognised for combining strategic expertise with practical, business-focused execution. Séverine delivers engaging training programs designed to translate complex HR topics into real-world leadership capability. She holds a European Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and completed executive studies in HR Transformation through Cornell University. She trains in English, French, German, and Russian.
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