APICS Certification
Maintenance Guidelines

You have worked hard to achieve your certifications. Keeping them up-to-date and active show your dedication to your career in operations and supply chain management and, helps boost your standing within your organization and the industry.

APICS certification maintenance requirements

  APICS CPIM program  APICS CSCP program  APICS CFPIM program
Must earn a total of 75 professional development points every five years.   YES  YES  
Must earn a total of 100 professional development points every five years.      YES 
If you do not maintain your certification within 5 years, your credentials are suspended.
YES YES YES 
With each additional year of suspension you are required to submit more professional development points in order for your certification to be reinstated.
YES
(15 additional points per year required) 
YES
(15 additional points per year required) 
YES
(20 additional points per year required) 
 If you do not maintain within 5 years of suspended credentials, your certification are terminated and you will be required to retake your exam(s).
 YES YES  YES 
Apply for your APICS CPIM maintenance program today Apply for your APICS CSCP maintenance program today
Apply for your APICS CFPIM maintenance program today
       

Helpful information:

If you prefer to pay by check or to mail your certification maintenance application, please refer to the following links to download the paper version of the APICS CPIM/CFPIM certification maintenance application, APICS CSCP certification maintenance application, and the professional development journal. These forms also can be faxed to +1-773-639-3171 or emailed to certification@apics.org.