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Certified in Production and Inventory Management
Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.
Benefits of CPIM
A CPIM education can help you to:
- Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management.
- Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization's supply chain.
- Streamline operations through accurate forecasting.
- Predict outcomes more accurately.
- Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services Just-in-Time.
- Increase profitability by optimizing your organization's inventory investment.
- Enhance your credibility among peers, employers, and customers.
Who should earn the CPIM designation?
A CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in:
- Production and inventory management
- Operations
- Supply chain management
- Procurement
- Materials management
- Purchasing
CPIM Modules
Candidates must pass all exams for the following modules:
APICS CPIM Exams
The APICS CPIM exams will continue to be offered by computer-based testing in North America throughout the year. Specific dates and hours of operation vary by CBT site.
CPIM Exam Preparation
Prepare for your next CPIM exam through APICS Chapter Review Courses, APICS Certification Review Workshops, online APICS CPIM review courses, APICS CPIM primary references, or APICS CPIM self-study.
CPIM Testing
Domestic CPIM testing
Information on exam dates, locations, and registration fees for CPIM testing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
International CPIM testing
Information on CPIM exams administered internationally (outside the United States, Canada, and Mexico).
Once You Earn the CPIM designation
- Take your CPIM credentials to the next level by earning the CFPIM designation. Learn more about the CFPIM program.
- CPIM designees must maintain their certification every five years through the Certification Maintenance program. Learn more.
- A CIRM education can help you collaborate with all functional levels within your organization. You can also earn professional development points toward certification maintenance requirements by passing CIRM exams. (*APICS will discontinue offering the CIRM program as of June 1, 2008.)
- APICS CPIM/CFPIM designees can now obtain the AST&L Certification in Transportation and Logistics through a special waiver. For more information on the AST&L CTL, download the program brochure.
Additional CPIM program information
Join the CPIM discussion list. This list is a forum for discussion about the APICS body of knowledge as it relates to the CPIM program.
Earn college credit for passing CPIM exams through APICS College Credit Recommendation Program.
APICS CPIM, CIRM, and CSCP exams qualify for test fees reimbursement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the new licensing and certification benefit of the G.I. Bill. For additional information on the certification benefit, visit www.gibill.va.gov and link to the Licensing and Certification page, call the VA at (888) 442-4551, or contact APICS Customer Support at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (773) 867-1777.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our FAQ page for answers to questions about the CPIM program.