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Certified in Integrated Resource Management
Update— APICS will discontinue offering the APICS Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) program on June 1, 2008. Content of APICS CIRM program will continue to be recognized as a valuable part of the APICS body of knowledge. Learn more.
APICS CIRM is a comprehensive educational program designed to help you understand the power of collaboration among organizational resources such as product development, marketing/sales, human resources, finance, and operations. The APICS CIRM program enables you to effectively interact with cross-functional departments for more strategic decision making, enhanced collaboration, and improved productivity.
Benefits of APICS CIRM
An APICS CIRM education can help you to
- Gain a greater understanding of the strategy and role of the value-driven enterprise
- Collaborate with internal and external suppliers for enhanced profitability
- Initiate and manage change within the organization
- Understand the integrated planning of supply chain resources and business processes required to deliver products and services to customers
- Translate customer demand into requirements for value-added products and services
APICS CIRM Modules
Candidates must pass all exams for the following modules
Enterprise Concepts and Fundamentals
Identifying and Creating Demand
Designing Products and Processes
Delivering Products and Services
Integrated Enterprise Management
APICS CIRM Exam Preparation
Prepare for your next exam through Chapter Review Courses and self-study. Also, be sure to obtain the Primary References.
Register for an Exam
Domestic
Information on exam dates, locations, and registration fees for APICS CIRM testing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
International
Information on APICS CIRM exams administered internationally (outside the United States, Canada, and Mexico).
Additional program information
Earn college credit for passing APICS CIRM exams through APICS College Credit Recommendation Program.
APICS CPIM and CIRM exams qualify for test fees reimbursement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the new licensing and certification benefit of the G.I. Bill. For additional information on the certification benefit, visit www.gibill.va.gov and link to the Licensing and Certification page, call the VA at (888) 442-4551, or contact an APICS Customer Support associate at (800) 444-2742 or (773) 867-1777.
Frequently Asked Questions
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