APICS CPIM 2 Certification Prep Course - Certified Production Inventory Management

Description

CERTIFIED in PRODUCTION and INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (CPIM)

The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is one of the most recommended certification 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 certification is so comprehensive, that it is split into two parts, with a total of five modules:

CPIM Part 2:

• This prep course consists of four detailed and strategy modules in a single course that examines the planning and execution hierarchy from high-level planning to detailed shop-floor management. Examining in greater detail the concepts presented in Part 1 of the CPIM series, this module provides a framework for planning and decision making that examines the strategies and their implications on the operations functions throughout the supply chain.
• Course modules covered in CPIM Part 2:
  • Part 2, Module 1: Strategic Management of Resources
  • Part 2, Module 2: Master Planning of Resources
  • Part 2, Module 3: Detailed Scheduling and Planning
  • Part 2, Module 4: Execution and Control of Operations

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:

CPIM Part 2:

• 39 hours of classroom instruction (one 3-hour session per week for 13 weeks)
• 3.5 hours of exam time consisting of 150 computer-based questions

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

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

Step 1: SIGN UP for a our CPIM Part 2 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 Part 2 exam. Achieve a score of at least 300; Score range is 200 to 350.

 

This is a virtual preparatory course via Zoom conducted by the APICS Portland Chapter. Our courses include hands-on learning, practice tests, exercises and a scheduled study plan so that you can remain on target to help prepare you to succeed in passing your certification exam and advancing your career. The cost of registration for our prep course include tuition, books, a study guide, and online access to practice exams.

This prep course consists of four detailed and strategy modules in a single course that examines the planning and execution hierarchy from high-level planning to detailed shop-floor management. Examining in greater detail the concepts presented in Part 1 of the CPIM series, this module provides a framework for planning and decision making that examines the strategies and their implications on the operations functions throughout the supply chain.

This course will be held one night per week, for 3 hours each session, for a total of 13 weeks (schedule subject to change, dependent upon the instructor for the class).