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CIRM Self-Study

APICS offers a variety of self-study resources to help you prepare for CIRM exams. All candidates should first review the CIRM Exam Content Manual which provides an overview of the curriculum with test specifications, test-taking advice, and practice questions with answers and then use the list below to choose the best combination of study methods.

APICS Dictionary defines the terms that inventory, operations, and supply chain professionals use every day. This unique reference tool is an essential resource to prepare for CIRM exams. A CD-ROM version of the dictionary is also available. The APICS Illustrated Dictionary contains all 3,500 terms from the printed dictionary and illustrates more than 2,500 of them.

Datachem Study Aids provide keyword search functions, simulated tests, and technical explanations that accelerate learning of the topics covered in the certification exams.

Home-Study Courses from the MGI Management Institute enable you to study for the Designing Products and Processes and Enterprise Concepts and Fundamentals CIRM modules at your own pace. Skill development exercises can be mailed or faxed for detailed review and comment by an assigned instructor or they can be done online.

Primary References have been developed specifically to support CIRM education and testing and will help you build your knowledge of industry practices.