CPIM Education

Certified in PLANNING and Inventory Management (CPIM)

The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is one of the most recommended certifications by employers worldwide.  The CPIM program offers in-depth education for individuals in the operations and supply chain management profession covering topics from demand management, material planning, capacity planning, supplier and customer relationship management, quality control, and continuous improvement. Join the more than 112,000 professionals since 1973 who have mastered the essential knowledge and concepts to streamline supply chain operations.

The CPIM prep course consists of 8 modules:

• Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
• Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
• Module 3: Demand
• Module 4: Supply
• Module 5: Detailed Schedules
• Module 6: Inventory
• Module 7: Distribution
• Module 8: Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement.  

These eight detailed and strategy modules are within a single course that examines the planning and execution hierarchy from high-level planning to detailed shop-floor management. This course provides a framework for planning and decision making that examines the strategies and their implications on the operations functions throughout the supply chain.

Why a CPIM Certification?

There are many reason why you should choose to pursue a CPIM Certification:

• Increase your salary - On average designees see a 25% increase
• Improve your hiring potential by 65%
• Maximize ROI on systems and technologies
• Reduce costs in your organization
• Provide more value to your organization
• Build your credibility and set yourself apart from peers

Time Commitment

We understand, learning takes time. Below is a breakdown of our instruction time for CPIM:

• This course will be held one night per week, for 3 hours each session, for a total of 15 weeks (schedule subject to change, dependent upon the instructor for the class).

Certification Process

To put it simply, the process to get a CPIM certification consists of the following steps:

• Step 1: SIGN UP for our CPIM preparatory course. Attend the sessions and learn from others!
• Step 2: Upon completion of the course, register for your exam. Information will be provided by your instructor.
• Step 3: Pass your CPIM exam. Achieve a score of at least 300; Score range is 200 to 350.

After passing, you must maintain your certification by earning a total of 75 Continuing Education credits (CE) every 5 years. Continuing Education are earned by participating at events with us at the local chapter, such as our PDMS, WORKSHOPS, OR PLANT TOURS.

If you have any questions regarding these steps or need help determining how we can help you advance your career, CONTACT US HERE.

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