San Diego, California

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San Diego Forklift Certification

$350

We are training in San Diego, offering forklift certification and training for individuals and companies. Our training program consist of a classroom setting and behind the wheel training. In short, if you don’t have experience operating a forklift, we will teach you to operate the equipment and issue the respective forklift license in the same day. The entire process will take up to 4 hours to complete and at the end of the training you will receive your forklift license with your picture on it and a certificate of achievement. The license is valid for 3 years and OSHA accepted.

Train the Trainer

$900

Are you looking to establish a forklift safety program for your company utilizing a staff member as trainer for employees?

This offer is the ideal solution for a company looking to establish a forklift safety program utilizing its own staff member as trainer for the employees. The program is tailored to providing the education and materials required for an individual with experience working on the shop floor or at the warehouse location and who is familiar with the forklift equipment the employees are operating to become a trainer for the company.

Land a Job, While Earning More

It’s a proven industry fact that forklift operators who are not OSHA compliant make less money than those who are. Operators who are not certified are liabilities and can make employers vulnerable to crushing lawsuits if something goes wrong. Trained operators know the proper safety protocols, making them less likely to commit errors or cause accidents and injuries. Instead of being a liability, a student who undergoes our training becomes a well-valued commodity in the San Diego job markets.

We’re partners with different companies and temp agencies, and once you finish the training, your name will be placed in our network. This means that we’ll inform you of any forklift job openings in the San Diego areas.

(760) 884-4834
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm

Saturday by appointment

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At Forklift Academy, Safety Is Paramount

There are over 85 forklift-related deaths and 34,900 serious injuries yearly. It’s safe to say that the number of forklift-related accidents and deaths would plummet dramatically if more operators would undergo the necessary training. At Forklift Academy, we don’t take these numbers lightly, and one of our main focus points deal with following precise safety precautions. Students leave our class knowing how to minimize property and equipment damage, while maximizing the safety of pedestrians and forklift operators. We address day-to-day safety inspection protocols and delve into the proper procedures for lifting and transporting a load. We don’t believe in simply brushing over safety precautions. At Forklift Academy, we take safety seriously.

Why We Offer the Best Forklift Training in San Diego

Our classes are in-depth. Our instructors use attention-grabbing power point presentations, thorough written  tests that will fully evaluate your understanding of the course material, and educational practice sessions with an  actual forklift. If you follow the course, you’ll know how to operate a forklift with competence.

Our classes are convenient. They only take 3-4 hours of your time.

Our classes are taught by knowledgeable instructors. We train our students to be the best. To accomplish  this, we use only the most qualified instructors who can clearly demonstrate the proper procedures for operating  a forklift. Our classes are perfect for beginners who are looking to jump into the San Diego industrial job  market.

San Diego are thriving cities with a multitude of opportunities. Our forklift training is an excellent opportunity to get the training and certification you need to succeed in an industrial workplace. We offer the most in-depth forklift class in the San Diego areas. We’d love to help you join the San Diego industrial workforce.

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Yes. Our San Diego location offers OSHA‑compliant forklift certification training, combining online coursework with a hands‑on evaluation available locally in the San Diego area.
The San Diego training center is located in 8146 Miramar Rd, San Diego, and is easily accessible from the city and surrounding counties.
Most participants complete the online portion in under two hours then attend the hands‑on practical in San Diego on the scheduled day.
Yes. Certification completed through our San Diego site meets federal OSHA standards and is accepted by employers in all 50 states.
Yes. Our San Diego facility offers bilingual training in English and Spanish to meet the needs of San Diego’s diverse workforce.
Training covers sit‑down counterbalance trucks, electric pallet jacks, stand‑up reach trucks and order pickers — common in San Diego’s warehousing and logistics environment.
Absolutely. We accommodate employer‑groups in San Diego, offering on‑site or near‑site hands‑on sessions and flexible scheduling for teams.
Pricing depends on the course type, number of equipment types needed and whether employer or individual training is selected. Contact our San Diego team for a current quote.
Bring photo ID, registration confirmation, and closed‑toe footwear. All required safety gear for the practical session will be provided at our San Diego center.
Refresher training is required every three years or sooner if your employer mandates re‑evaluation due to incidents or changes in equipment.
You complete your theory online then attend the San Diego practical session. A local instructor oversees your hands‑on evaluation and your certificate is issued once you pass both the written and practical components.
Visit the San Diego location page on our website, choose your course, sign up online or by phone, and attend the training. You’ll get your certificate upon successful completion of both online and hands‑on components.
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