How to Prepare for the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Exams


Whether you are taking your first APICS CPIM exam or your last, APICS offers a variety of ways to prepare for your APICS CPIM exams. Preparation will help

  • give you insights into the concepts and knowledge required of an APICS CPIM designee.
  • combine and tailor your learning options according to your individual learning style.
  • increase your overall exam performance.

APICS CPIM exam preparation options

Leverage the following preparation options to maximize your exam results and expedite the certification process.

APICS channel partner review courses

Local APICS partners offer courses across the globe. APICS chapters in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and APICS international partners outside North America offer APICS CPIM preparation courses.

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Two ways to prepare online

> Instructor-facilitated online courses are APICS-endorsed, and will give you the opportunity to interact with an instructor and your industry peers. Instructors are experts in the field of operations and supply chain management, with years of teaching the APICS CPIM curriculum.

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APICS instructor-led online courses are offered through Fox Valley Technical College, which provides online APICS CPIM review courses that are interactive and easily navigated, enabling you to learn in your own personal style. All workshops are taught by instructors who have earned APICS certification and have years of supply chain management experience.

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> APICS CPIM independent online review courses are easy-to-access anytime day or night to accommodate your demanding schedule. This flexible alternative to classroom-based exam preparation will help move you closer to your goal of earning your APICS CPIM designation.

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Independent study for the APICS CPIM exam

APICS CPIM self-study offers a variety of self-study resources to help you prepare. APICS recommends that you first review the APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual (ECM) that provides an overview of the curriculum with test specifications, test-taking advice, and practice questions and answers. Use the list below to choose the best combination of study methods. 

Preview the APICS CPIM ECM.

APICS CPIM primary references are the sources for all APICS CPIM courses, preparation materials, and exams. Access these materials to ensure you understand APICS CPIM exam concepts. 

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APICS CPIM practice questions offer candidates an opportunity to gain experience with APICS exams by using questions that are representative of the types of questions that may appear on the exam. Each practice question booklet contains 60 questions and answer keys, as well as a list of related references. 


The practice questions are not closely aligned with the APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual, but are invaluable for preparing for the type of questions that are asked on the APICS exams.

APICS CPIM Practice Questions Series (Includes all 5 modules)
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Single Module APICS CPIM Practice Questions:

  • Basics of Supply Chain Management
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  • Master Planning of Resources
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  • Detailed Scheduling and Planning
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  • Execution and Control of Operations
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  • Strategic Management of Resources
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APICS CPIM study notes: Author Brian Willcox, CFPIM, CIRM, draws on more than 30 years of practical experience in materials management to present this information in an easy-to-understand, conversational format.

APICS CPIM Study Notes Series (Includes all 5 modules)
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APICS CPIM Study Notes:

  • Basics of Supply Chain Management
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  • Master Planning of Resources
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  • Detailed Scheduling and Planning
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  • Execution and Control of Operations
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  • Strategic Management of Resources
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Datachem study aids: If you find it easier to learn in an interactive, computerized environment, this electronic study aid, designed by Datachem Software Inc., will prepare you for certification with practice questions and answers, and technical explanations of all the required exam information.

Datachem Series (Includes all 5 modules)
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Datachem:

  • Datachem Basics of Supply Chain Management
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  • Datachem Master Planning of Resources
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  • Datachem Detailed Scheduling and Planning
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  • Datachem Execution and Control of Operations
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  • Datachem Strategic Management of Resources
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Home-study courses from the MGI Management Institute provide you with a solid, professional-level understanding of the entire manufacturing field. The courses are designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills in the essential areas of materials management. Completion of each home-study course will require approximately 25 to 30 hours.

MGI CPIM Home Study Series (Includes all 5 modules)
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MGI Study Courses:

  • Basics of Supply Chain Management
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  • Master Planning of Resources
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  • Detailed Scheduling and Planning
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  • Execution and Control of Operations
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  • Strategic Management of Resources
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