CLASS:                     CPIM Part 1

 Class Schedule:    

• Part 1 - 8 Tuesdays, September 24th – November 12th , 2019, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Prerequisite:           None

There are two parts (and two exams) to the CPIM certification.  This course will cover both Parts 1

CPIM - Certified Production & Inventory Management Part 1 and Part 2

The APICS CPIM program is designed to educate individuals in the various concepts, methodologies, terminology, and integration of topics within the supply chain and operations management functions.  

Our instructor-led course is a comprehensive professional development and certification preparation training program.  It combines reading material and interactive web-based study tools to enhance the learning effectiveness.  

Our experienced, certified instructors will lead you through the learning process.   The learning system consists of the following key elements that compliment the course content to be covered by our Instructor: 

• Pretest
• SmartStudy Planning Tool
• Online Videos
• Flashcards and Glossary
• Practice Tests and Quizzes
• Resource Center

Part 1 is the Basics of Supply Chain Management.  It is universally recognized, entry-level supply chain training.  It serves as the foundation for earning the CPIM certification.

This training helps individuals prepare for the CPIM Part 1 exam with extensive reading materials and several hundred on-line practice questions.  Under the guidance of your instructor you will access your current knowledge, learn or refresh concepts and best practices, reinforce knowledge with quizzes and tests, participate in learning activities, participate in practice exams, and measure your progress through a post test.

Key topics that will be covered are:

• Introduction to Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Design, Planning and Control
• Quality and Continuous Improvement
• Lean
• Demand Management
• Master Planning
• Material Requirements Planning
• Capacity Management
• Purchasing
• Aggregate Inventory Management
• Item Inventory Management
• Execution and Control
• Physical Distribution