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Certification Maintenance

Effective January 15, 2009, the Certification Department fax number 
has changed to 773-639-3171.

The APICS Certification Maintenance Program is available to keep APICS CPIM, APICS CFPIM, and APICS CSCP designees at the top of their game. The program incorporates a variety of professional development opportunities for APICS certification designees to stay current and continue reaping the benefits of the APICS community.

Maintaining your APICS certification through professional development points
The APICS Certification Maintenance Program uses professional development points as a simple way for you to keep track of your APICS certification maintenance activities. Once you earn your APICS certification, most operations management-related activities will help you earn points toward maintaining that certification.

APICS CPIM and APICS CSCP designees must earn a total of 75 professional development points within five years of receiving their designation. APICS CFPIM designees must earn a total of 100 professional development points in the same span of time.

Activities that help you earn APICS Certification Maintenance Points

• APICS Membership (6 points per year)
• APICS Conference & Exposition (24 points for full conference registration and attendance)
• APICS Webinars (1 point per instructional hour)
• APICS CPIM and CIRM Exams (10 points earned for each exam passed)
• APICS CSCP Exam (20 points earned for passing the exam)
• Other operations management-related activities (1 point per instructional hour)

APICS Certification Maintenance Program Bulletins While the program is simple, it is essential for you to have all of the details at your fingertips to ensure you are able to maintain your APICS certification with ease. Below are the APICS CPIM/APICS CFPIM and APICS CSCP maintenance bulletins. Please take a moment to download the appropriate bulletin for you.

• APICS CSCP Certification Maintenance Bulletin
• APICS CPIM/APICS CFPIM Certification Maintenance Bulletin

Other helpful downloads—You will have to submit the Certification Maintenance Application and the Professional Development Journal, which are also included in your APICS certification maintenance bulletin, and processing fee within five years of receiving your APICS certification.

Questions?
View the Frequently Asked Questions page for more detailed information about certification maintenance or send an e-mail to certification@apics.org.