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Forklift training

Improve your team’s safety and ensure compliance with our online or in-person training. No matter what size your team is, we’ve got options that can fit your budget.

Here's what makes our training different.

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Online and in-person options

Have your staff complete their knowledge training using our online course, or teach them using our classroom-based course.

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Professional design

Our training is made by curriculum experts and safety specialists. It's clear, easy to follow, and comprehensive.

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Supportive coaching

If you're on a budget, you can start with our cost-effective instructor kit or online operator training, and add on more coaching if you need it.

Does my team really need forklift training?

If they ever use a forklift, the answer is yes.

This is also true for other types of Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), such as pickers or motorized pallet jacks.

OSHA standards require all employees who operate PITs to be trained and certified by a knowledgeable person at their place of employment, on the forklift (or other type of PIT) that they will be using. Operators should be retrained every three years, and should get extra guidance and oversight if there is an incident, such as a crash or injury.

With the right prep, employers can train their own teams, and we’re here to help.

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What does it take to train forklift operators?

Step 1: Provide your operators with good knowledge training.

Step 2: Conduct a safety audit of your facility to assess forklift hazards.

Step 3: Make sure you are familiar with the forklift or other Powered Industrial Truck that you will be training on.

Step 4: Understand how to conduct effective practical training for your team.

Step 5: Keep a record of certification for each operator, and retrain as needed.

Instructor training

Explore in-person instructor training

Price: $2,245 and up

Available in the Pacific Northwest region. Get a full day of coaching and mentorship from our master trainer, plus everything in our PDF kit, including 5 free seats in our online course.

Here's what's included:

  • Customized on-site facility audit
  • Custom lesson plan, crafted for you and your team
  • One-on-one coaching to give you the confidence you need to conduct effective practical training
  • PDF kit with operator evaluation checklist and certification tracking spreadsheet
  • 5 seats in our online knowledge course

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Explore self-training with our PDF kit

Price: $2,245 and up

If you are already a seasoned trainer and just need a roadmap for forklift training, our PDF download can get you started. If you need more, you can add on our in-person instructor training later at a discount.

Our kit includes guides and checklists for assessing your workplace and conducting practical training, plus 5 free seats in our online knowledge course.

También disponible en español.

Individual knowledge training

Explore individual online self-directed training

Price: $50

Looking to improve your knowledge or prepare to operate a forklift on the job? Our program prepares you to operate a forklift safely. Complete it online at your own pace and earn a proof of completion.

También disponible en español.

In-person team training

Price: $2,200 and up

Available in the Pacific Northwest region. One of our instructors can come train your team to safely operate the forklifts at your facility. Choose from online or in-person options for the prerequisite knowledge training.

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Frequently asked questions

Forklift

Do I need a Driver License to operate a forklift?
Do I need a practical examination alongside the Online Forklift training?
How do I get the hands-on forklift training after taking the online course?
How long do I have to complete the Online Forklift Operator Course?
How long does it take to complete the Online Forklift course?
What are the components of forklift training?
What equipment requires formal forklift training?
What if the forklift operator already has experience?
When is retraining required for forklift operators?
Who is qualified to become a forklift instructor?
Who should complete forklift training?

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