APICS® - Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM®)
The APICS® CPIM® is the global standard education credential program of the Association of Supply Chain Management, ASCM.
Every ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system uses business rules originating from CPIM's® body of knowledge. Earning an APICS® CPIM® certification shows employers that as a professional you know how to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology that uses data and streamline processes.
ASCM®, the Association for Supply Chain Management (formerly APICS®), is the global leader and premier source of leading-edge knowledge in operations and supply chain management. ASCM® has developed a comprehensive educational program designed for operations and supply chain professionals, and the northeastern PA campuses of Penn State University are collaborating to offer these prep programs to prepare individuals to take the certification exams.
CPIM® Overview
CPIM® focuses on the mastery of an organization's internal operations and provides an in-depth understanding of the Fundamentals of Demand Management, Plan Supply, Executing the Supply Plan, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement and Quality Management and Technologies, Strategy and S&Op and provides the knowledge to apply this information across the extended supply chain.
Online Certification Prep Course – Spring 2024
The reconfiguration of the APICS CPIM 8.0 is one 48-hour, online program spanning 12 weeks and culminating in one exam.
This online program, taught by Penn State approved and APICS® certified instructors, is being offered in collaboration with other campuses of Penn State through online video.
Dates: January 18, 2024 - April 13, 2024
Days and Times: Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Delivery: Instructor-led videoconferencing via Zoom
Registration deadline: January 8, 2024
Investment: $2,350 for APICS members; $2,550 for non-members
Please contact the office Cooperative and Continuing Education at 570-385-6112 or [email protected] with any questions. Fees include APICS® CPIM® Learning System Workbook, Student Slide book and access to online study.
Students are responsible for their own exams.