For those interested in working as a logistician who do not yet have any (vocational) education and training (VET) in this field, some schools offer basic courses in logistics that impart basic knowledge, provide practical experience in logistics in a company internship and include a forklift truck course with the SUVA-recognized driver's license for forklift truck drivers.

Vocational education and training (VET) as a logistics specialist with a Federal Certificate of Vocational Education and Training (VET) or a two-year certificate with a Federal Certificate of Vocational Education and Training (VET) is recommended for a career as a logistics specialist. Practical training as a logistics practitioner PrA is also possible for young people with learning or performance difficulties in this area.

It is also possible to obtain the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Diploma) or an equivalent qualification as an adult. This requires at least five years of professional experience, three years of which must be in the logistics sector (part-time is credited accordingly).

As part of adult education in accordance with Art. 32 BBV, various schools offer special preparatory courses that you can use to prepare for the qualification procedure (formerly the final apprenticeship examination, LAP).

Another option is the so-called validation procedure, in which previously acquired skills are recognized, missing skills are made up for in courses and no examination has to be taken.

The new training ordinance and curriculum for the logistics profession has been in force since January 1, 2024. With this revision, there are now two specializations as part of the vocational education and training (VET) for logistics technicians (Federal VET Diploma): Warehouse and Distribution. The transport specialization now runs as an independent course leading to the Federal VET Diploma in Rail Transport.