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. People with the APICS® CPIM®, credential are highly sought-after professionals in the manufacturing and supply chain industries.
CPIM® Overview
The CPIM® designation (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) is the global standard of expertise for operations professionals involved in purchasing, planning, production, finance, marketing, sales, engineering, quality, and shipping/receiving.
The CPIM® program provides professionals with the skill set necessary to understand and manage the integration and coordination of activities within today’s increasingly intricate supply chains, and prepares them to take the CPIM® certification exam.
Two-part Certification Prep Course
To receive your APICS® CPIM® certification you will need to take the two-part certification prep program which includes: 72 hours of instruction plus access to APICS® online and Penn State online learning materials, practice tests, and exam review. The program is taught by Penn State-approved and APICS® certified instructors. These courses are being offered in collaboration with other campuses of Penn State thru video link, Zoom, and online platforms, classes originate at Penn State Scranton.
Part 1: APICS® CPIM® Program
This module covers basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials that represents a supply chain from suppliers to customers. Supply chain concepts, basic terminology, and relationships among activities in the supply chain are introduced. This course is the prerequisite for APICS® CPIM® Module II.
- Dates: TBA
- Days and Times: TBA
- Delivery: Instructor-led videoconferencing via Zoom
- Costs: TBA
- For more information or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact 717-749-4118 or email [email protected].
- Fees include: APICS® CPIM® Learning System Workbook, Student Slide book and access to online study.
Students are responsible for scheduling exams.
Part 2: APICS® CPIM® Program
This module contains information on the following topics: Strategic Management of Resources, Master Planning of Resources, Detailed Scheduling and Planning, and Execution and Control of Operations. Topics covered will help students prepare to take the CPIM® Part 2 exam. These topics, in conjunction with Module I, comprise the APICS® CPIM® Test Prep Program.
- Dates: TBA
- Days and Times: TBA
- Delivery: Instructor-led videoconferencing via Zoom
- Registration Deadline:
- Costs: TBA
- For more information or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact 717-749-4118 or email [email protected].
- Fees include: APICS® CPIM® Learning System Workbook, Student Slide book and access to online study.
Students are responsible for scheduling exams.
For more information, contact Continuing Education at 717-749-4118 or [email protected].