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Instructor Development Program

Lead. Mentor. Educate. Excel.

The APICS Instructor Development Program increases and enhances APICS instructors’ skills and provides the resources essential for you to deliver the highest quality education. The APICS Instructor Committee will work with you to identify the best courseware matches based on education and experience so your course repertoire is best suited to your skills.

As an APICS instructor, you will benefit from the help of APICS staff and the instructor committee in interpreting your course evaluations and ongoing development plan.

The program consists of three-tiered levels of instructor skill and experience, including Associate, Lead, and Master instructors. Read more about the program in the Instructor Program Brochure.

APICS Recognized Instructors

APICS would like to recognize the APICS Instructor Development designees who successfully completed the Instructor Development Program. Here is a list of all the APICS instructors who completed the various levels of the Instructor Development program.

Application Process

Click here to download the Instructor Development Application Form.

Applicants may choose to submit the application form electronically or by mail. Electronic submissions should be sent to idpapps@apics.org. If you prefer to mail your application, please print, complete and mail all documents to the address below.

APICS Instructor Development Program
8430 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Ste, 1000
Chicago, IL 60631 USA

Application Requirements

Forms that need to be submitted as a part of your Instructor Development Application:

• Completed application worksheet
• APICS Partner Endorsement Letter
• Professional Recommendation Letter
• Spreadsheet of courses taught (course, date, taught for, number of hours taught)
• Additional documentation you may wish to support your application such as training materials developed by you, teaching certificates, speaker bio, articles or publications, APICS course certificates of attendance, etc.
• Current resume or curriculum vitae

Evaluation Process

Once your application has been received, you will be notified by an APICS staff member. If there are any components missing from your application, we will inform you of the specific item you need to submit to complete the application process.

The Instructor Development Committee will meet once a month to review applications. The committee will determine the level at which you may enter each program for which you applied. You will then receive a letter of acknowledgement specifying your recognized level for each program for which you applied.

Associate Instructor

Novice instructors or instructors with limited experience in one or two program areas or experienced instructors who are not currently teaching many courses are ideal candidates for the Associate instructor level. These individuals may benefit from the experience of co-teaching with a Lead instructor. The APICS Instructor Committee, along with the instructor’s local sponsoring partner (APICS chapter, international associate, authorized education provider, or corporation), help to identify the best course matches. To qualify, Associate-level candidates must:

• Have the minimum work experience required to be admitted into the program
• Possess subject matter knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
  • APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) modules
  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  • Lean Enterprise Workshop Series (Lean)
  • Global Sourcing Workshop Series (Global)
  • Train the Trainer (TTT) or Learning Dynamics for Instructors (LDI) courses

NOTE: THIS REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO HAVE A CURRENT CERTIFICATION, AND TO HAVE AUDITED THE COURSE.

• Have a sponsoring partner (APICS chapter, international associate, authorized education provider) and submit the Partner Endorsement Letter
• Submit a professional letter of recommendation (required beginning January 1, 2010)
• Have taken TTT or equivalent and courseware instructor training (Lean & Global Sourcing) before applying to the program
• Submit application and $50 processing fee

Requirements to Remain an Associate Instructor

• The full Instructor Development Maintenance Program will be announced later in 2010.
• Submit a summary of course evaluations to APICS Corporate Offices
• Create and successfully execute an ongoing development plan

Lead Instructor

This level is designed for instructors with demonstrated subject matter expertise in two to five subject areas. These individuals may mentor Associate-level instructors at their local APICS chapter, international associate, or authorized education provider. They work with the APICS Instructor Committee to design a repertoire that best matches their skills.

To be a candidate for the Lead-instructor level, you must meet all of the Associate-level requirements and

• Have taught at least two courses in the program for which you are applying in the last two years (For CPIM, must have taught any two of the following courses: MPR, DSP, ECO and/or SMR. For instructor training, must have co-taught, with a Lead or Master, Instructor training three times.)
• Have taken LDI or equivalent
• Submit application and $50 processing fee

Requirements to Remain a Lead Instructor

• The full Instructor Development Maintenance Program will be announced later in 2010.
• Submit a summary of course evaluations to APICS Corporate Offices and satisfy criteria
• Teach two courses within a two year period (For CPIM, must have taught any two of the following courses: MPR, DSP, ECO and/or SMR.)
• Create and successfully execute an ongoing development plan
• Choose one of the following activities, including
  • Retake the certification exam
  • Serve on course refresh committee OR exam committee
  • Mentor an Associate instructor

Master Instructor

This level is ideal for the most experienced, adept APICS instructors who set the standard for high-quality education. Master instructors have demonstrated a strong command of all APICS educational offerings and are able to teach any APICS courseware within one or more of the following APICS curriculum areas, including APICS CPIM modules, APICS CSCP, Lean, Global, or TTT/LDI courses. These individuals will also develop APICS courseware and evaluate other instructors’ performance.

To be a candidate for the Master instructor status, you must meet all of the Lead-instructor level requirements and

• Have taught 3 courses in last 2 years and a minimum of 300 hours total in subject matter over last 5 years (For CPIM, must have taught any three of the following courses: MPR, DSP, ECO and/or SMR. For instructor training, must have co-taught, with a Lead or Master, Instructor Training, two times.)
• Receive an endorsement from a master instructor (required beginning January 1, 2010)
• Submit application and $50 processing fee

Requirements to Remain a Master Instructor

• The full Instructor Development Maintenance Program will be announced later in 2010.
• Demonstrate subject matter knowledge in APICS courseware every other year by participating in one of the following activities, including
  • Teaching
  • Serving on a course refresh committee
  • Mentoring an Associate instructor
• Possess subject matter knowledge/serve as a mentor in one of the following areas, including
  • All APICS CPIM
  • All APICS CSCP
  • All Lean
  • Global Sourcing
  • TTT/LDI
  • Other
• Volunteer in one of the following areas, including 
  • Writing instructor development materials
  • Delivering instructor development materials
  • Acting as moderator on an instructor blog/listserv