CPIM

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Get Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Earn 23% more with a CPIM certification

Demonstrate your ability to optimize inventory levels, improve forecasting, and master scheduling tools.

 


Is the CPIM program right for you?

Resilience and agility are what make supply chains thrive. By earning the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation, you’ll develop competencies to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you’ll have the knowledge to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology to streamline processes.

CPIM content covers the following key topics:

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  • Supply Chains and Strategy
  • Sales and Operations Planning
  • Demand
  • Supply
  • Detailed Schedules
  • Inventory
  • Distribution
  • Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement

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The Learning System

The only exam prep system guaranteed to align with the current CPIM exam

Tip: Studying with the CPIM Learning System increases your chances of passing the exam. On average, we recommend 100 hours of study time.
The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing print and digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:

  • A personalized study experience, prioritizing content based on your knowledge gaps, so you know where to focus your study efforts to pass the exam.
  • Microlearning so you can focus on smaller content segments to maximize your time and your understanding.
  • Expanded learning modalities, including flashcards, quizzes and videos to help bring key concepts to life.
  • Progress tracker to show you how you’re progressing through the course.
  • Convenience through a mobile-first design and access to learnings via any mobile device, tablet or computer – 24/7.
 

The exam

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Tip: Plan your exam date close to the time you finish preparing for the exam for better results.
To earn your CPIM designation, you must pass one exam covering 8 modules of content. The exam consists of 150 questions, and you have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. The exam score range is 200 to 350, with scores 300 and above are considered passing. Learn more about the exam.

CPIM exams are administered via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide and online through the OnVUE system.


Bundle and save

A single purchase gets you all you need to earn your CPIM

Purchase a CPIM bundle and get a self-study learning system, exam and second chance exam at a discounted rate. If you’re not a current ASCM member with a certification upgrade, a one-year membership is added to the cost of your bundle purchase.

 

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Date and time

Starts on Tuesday, April 22 · 2pm GMT+6

Location

Bangladesh

Holding # 100/2, Building # 1-4 Block – B, Purbo Chandona Sofipur, Gazipur,, Dhaka NA

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

About this event

Event lasts 178 days 3 hours

Online session time: BDT 1 4:00 – 17:00

22, 29 April 2025

6, 20, 27 May 2025

16, 24 June 2025

15, 22 July 2025

5, 19 Aug 2025

2, 9, 23 Sep 2025

7, 14 Oct 2025

The course provides the necessary knowledge to manage all internal company activities required along the entire planning hierarchy, from Corporate Planning, Sales and Operations Planning.

The CPIM seminar covers all production and inventory management activities within the company’s “own four walls.” The course provides the necessary knowledge to manage all internal company activities required along the entire planning hierarchy, from Corporate Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, and Master Planning to Resource Planning and the implementation of the Production Plan. Furthermore, the course covers inventory management across all these planning levels.

The CPIM program consists of eight modules:

Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy

  • Supply chains, the environment, and strategy

  • Strategic scope and objectives

  • Developing and managing organizational strategy

  • Functional and operational strategies

  • Production environments, types, and layouts

  • Performance monitoring and KPIs

  • Risk management

  • Capital equipment and facilities

  • Sustainability strategies

Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning

  • Purpose and process

  • Aggregate demand and supply plans

  • Reconciling S&OP plans

Module 3: Demand

  • Demand management

  • Sources of demand and forecasting

  • Forecast performance

Module 4: Supply

  • Creating and validating the master schedule

  • Using and maintaining the master schedule

  • Material requirements planning

  • CRP and scheduling

  • Suppliers and purchasing

  • Product life cycle management

Module 5: Detailed Schedules

  • Planning detailed schedules

  • Scheduling and PAC methods

  • Creating production and service schedules

  • Managing materials and workflows

Module 6: Inventory

  • Inventory planning

  • Costs, value, and performance metrics

  • Itemized inventory management

  • Inventory control methods

Module 7: Distribution

  • Planning distribution

  • Replenishment and order management

  • Waste hierarchy and reverse logistics

Module 8: Quality, Technology, and Continuous Improvement

  • Quality management

  • Technology applications

  • Continuous improvement practices