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Earning the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation shows comprehension of your organization’s operations through a deep understanding of materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, planning and how it applies across the extended supply chain.  Become a recognized expert in operations and a valuable asset for your organization.  Commit yourself to a higher level of knowledge and skill, boost your career prospects and help any organization stay competitive in today’s economy.  Wherever your career takes you, your CPIM designation defines you as an operations expert and leader.

If you have any of these responsibilities, CPIM is right for you:

• Work with an ERP system, or other manufacturing  systems and technologies
  
  
• Manage planning, at any level of the planning hierarchy
  
  
• Work with the Master Production Schedule and/or Materials Requirement Planning
  
  
• Oversee manufacturing inventory management and control
  
  
• Plan procurement and external sources of supply
  
  
• Measure production performance
  
  
• Participate on an S&OP team

Course materials include the CPIM Learning System which consists of nine modules: 

Module 1:  Supply Chains and Strategy
Module 2:  Sales and Operations Planning
Module 3:  Demand
Module 4:  Internal Supply
Module 5:  External Supply
Module 6:  Inventory
Module 7:  Detailed Schedules
Module 8:  Distribution
Module 9:  Quality, Business Investments, and Continuous Improvement

Try a free demo of the CPIM Learning System today! 

CPIM bundle includes:

• 1 year membership with certification upgrade (pertains to non-members)
• Learning System and books including online access to learning tools
• Exam coupon
• Instructor / mentor availability

This certification prep course will be on-line, instructor led (Zoom) and taught by an APICS recognized instructor.

BENEFITS OF AN INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE

• Learn from an experienced instructor who provides expertise, insights, and one-on-one guidance
  
  
• Network, share experiences, and discuss topics with a diverse group of professionals
  
  
• Stay on track to earn your certification with a structured learning experience

When
February 19 - May 21, 2026
Thursday evenings
No class March 12, 2026 (Spring Break)

Time
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST