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Introducing the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam

The APICS CPIM Recertification Exam is a one-time opportunity for individuals whose CPIM credentials have expired. You now can reclaim your credential. Instead of taking all five CPIM exams again, candidates are able to renew their certifications by taking only one exam.

The new exam will include 30 questions taken from the following CPIM Modules: DSP, ECO, MPR and SMR and will have a total of 120 multiple-choice items delivered in a three-hour exam.

Now is a good time to recertify and keep your designation current while growing your global understanding and honing your production and inventory management skills.

Benefits of the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam

• APICS CPIM designees earn higher salaries, establish status in their organizations, and rate their personal job satisfaction higher. Did you know that, according to Purchasing.com, APICS certification designees earn 9 percent more than their uncertified counterparts?

• The APICS CPIM gives customers, peers, and employers confidence in your abilities, which can lead to promotions, career opportunities, increased salary, and more.

• Regaining the APICS CPIM designation shows your commitment to the profession, provides a sense of accomplishment, demonstrates value to your employer, and provides a path to career advancement.

• Multinational corporations increasingly list “APICS certification required” in their job postings, proving that recertification can lead to better job visibility and opportunities.

 Eligibility Application

Candidates must apply for eligibility in order to register and take the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam. There is a $150 non-refundable application fee.

Click here to download the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam eligibility application form .

To be eligible for the APICS CPIM Recertification exam, an individual must have been certified prior to the year 2000 and not have followed the maintenance process. APICS will review all applications and candidates will be notified within two weeks if they qualify for the exam. Candidates whose applications are approved will receive a notice of authorization to test. Candidates whose applications are not approved will receive a notice that they are not eligible to test

2011 APICS CPIM Recertification Exam dates

Note: More information about the 2011 APICS CPIM Recertification exam dates will be posted soon. Please check back often as we will continue to update this page regularly.

Earn your CPIM Designation in 2010!

You now have the opportunity for APICS CPIM Recertification Exam at the APICS 2010 International Conference & Expo, which will be held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 18–20, 2010. You can test via paper-and-pencil format at APICS 2010. Be among the first to reinstate your credentials.

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Datachem CPIM Skill Gap Assessment Tool
This tool will assess candidates’ strengths and weaknesses to better point them toward necessary areas of study. The program will contain 800+ questions from which candidates can choose by topic area, MPR, DSP, ECO and SMR, by subtopic or questions not previously reviewed. Candidates will be provided with a score at the end of the program.
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Brian Willcox Study Notes series
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2010 APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual
All the details about the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam are mentioned in the 2010 Exam Content Manual (ECM). The 2010 APICS CPIM ECM will be available through December 2011.

Note: Candidates whose eligibility application has been approved will receive a free electronic copy of the 2010 CPIM Exam Content Manual.

APICS CPIM Recertification Exam Notify Me Form

If you are interested in the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam, please complete the form below. By filling out the form, we will have a record of your email address and we will continue to keep you informed of updates and opportunities for this program.

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If you have any questions, please email certification@apics.org or contact APICS Customer Support at (800) 444-2742 or (773) 867-1777.

Frequently asked questions

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