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CPIM Certification
Registration
for PDC Glendale College CPIM Exam Review Classes and Workshops
On-line registration
for Pierce College CPIM Exam Review Classes
CSUN APICS P&IM Certificate:
CPIM Certification Exams:
Taking CPIM Certification Exams:
CPIM Workshops/Group Testing:
Preparing for CPIM certification exams:
Recommended Study Aids for CPIM certification
exams:
Learn
more about CPIM:
See 2010 Q1 Employment Outlook
See
salary survey chart for jobs when CPIM certification has been
earned:
CSUN APICS P&IM
Certificate:
For more than 35 years the San Fernando Valley Chapter has
provided APICS P&IM classes here in The Valley. After
earning a certificate from our partner organization, many
of our students have gone on to get their CPIM certification
from APICS, thus increasing their value and knowledge to their
employers in the field of Production and Inventory Management.
Those who become certified, earn 10-15% more than those who
are NOT certified. Click here
to see a salary chart for jobs when CPIM has been earned.
Since the Fall 2008 term, we discontinued the APICS Production
and Inventory Management Certificate Program at CSUN. However,
beginning in the Fall of 2009, we have partnered with Pierce
College to teach these same classes in the West Valley at
the Pierce College Campus. Click here
to see the upcoming schedule of classes and class fees.
If you were previously enrolled in the CSUN P&IM Certificate
program, or have taken P&IM classes at CSUN in the past
several years, you may still be eligible to earn a CSUN certificate
through their "teach-out" program. To learn more
about the P&IM "teach-out", contact Jennifer
Kalfsbeek, Program Director at 818.677.5943 or email jennifer.kalfsbeek@csun.edu
CPIM Certification
Exams:
To earn your CPIM certification you will need to take and
pass the five APICS CPIM exams:
Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM)
This exam addresses basic definitions and concepts for
planning and controlling the flow of materials into, through,
and out of, an organization. It identifies fundamental relationships
among the activities that occur in the supply chain from
suppliers to customers. It also provides an overview of
manufacturing systems, forecasting, master planning, material
requirements planning, capacity management, production activity
control, purchasing, inventory management, distribution,
quality management and just-in-time manufacturing. The four
main topics covered in this exam are:
- Business Wide Concepts
- Demand Planning
- Transformation of Demand into Supply
- Supply
Master Planning of Resources (MRP)
This exam addresses the relationship of strategic and business
planning with operations planning. It covers the four primary
areas of demand management; (forecasting, customer order
servicing, distribution planning and customer relationship
management). Forecasting tools and techniques and concepts
are presented along with best practices in customer order
servicing. It also breaks down the formal processes and
controls related to sales and operations planning (S&OP)
and master production scheduling (MPS). And, it shows how
to develop realistic, achievable production plans and master
schedules consistent with business objectives and resource
constraints in both MTS and MTO environments. The three
main topics of this exam are:
- Demand Management
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Master Scheduling
Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP)
This exam focuses on concepts and techniques for material
and capacity planning at the detailed level of planning
and scheduling. It covers various inventory planning factors
such as lot-sizing, order review techniques, safety stock,
and inventory accuracy as they relate to order planning
and scheduling. It also defines critical inputs and outputs
of manufacturing planning and control systems, and it provides
a detailed explanation of
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Capacity Requirements
Planning (CRP) processes. Also included in this course is
a discussion of the strategic importance of procurement
planning and supplier relationship development. The three
main topics of this exam are:
- Planning material requirements to support the master
schedule
- Planning operations to support the priority plan
- Planning procurement and external sources of supply
Execution and Control of Operations (ECO)
This exam addresses the principles and practices of scheduling,
controlling, and measuring operations in all types of manufacturing
environments (job shop, batch, flow, and process production).
It explains techniques for scheduling and controlling intermittent
production and process operations. It also addresses the
execution of quality initiatives, elimination of waste,
continuous improvement. The three main topics of this exam
are:
- Prioritization and sequencing of work to be performed
- Executing work plans and implementing physical controls
- Performance reporting and feedback
Strategic Management of Resources (SMR)
This exam/course explores the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies as related to manufacturing strategy and supply chain functions. Key topics include: competitive market issues, choices affecting structure and infrastructure, supply chain, information technology, organizational design, configuring and integrating internal processes, and change management. Three major areas of strategic planning are addressed:
- Aligning resources with the strategic plan
- Configuring and integrating operating processes to support
the strategic plan
- Implementing change
SMR is highly recommended for middle managers and executives who want to learn more about how to align operational plans with their business strategy. Also recommended for students who plan on taking the APICS CPIM certification exam Strategic Management of Resources exam (Module Five), which was heavily revised in 2009 to emphasis the strategic planning process for operations, in manufacturing, distribution and service organizations.
Taking CPIM Certification
Exams:
In order to pass these exams you will need to have a passing
score of 300 or better on each of the five exams. Four of
the exams consist of 75 multiple-choice questions; the BSCM
exam has 105 questions. You will be given three hours to complete
each exam in a managed environment. These exams can be taken
at an APICS sponsored testing site or they can be administered
by a local chapter. Starting in December the San Fernando
Valley Chapter will be administering group testing locally.
See below for more information on group testing. On successful
completion of all five exams you will be eligible to apply
for the CPIM certification.
Computer Based Testing:
You can take the CPIM exams at any of several Pearson-VUE
testing centers. The closest of these to the San Fernando
Valley are in Pasadena and Westlake Village. For the location of this and other
Pearson testing centers go to http://www.asisvcs.com/indhome.asp?CPCAT=8900PROFCERT.
For more information, including costs regarding computer based
testing, click on the following link: http://www.apics.org/Certification/CPIM/domestic.htm.
Group Paper/Pencil Testing:
You can take a 3-hour “paper and pencil” exam for any CPIM module on regularly authorized dates by registering 8 weeks before the exam. We must have a minimum of 10 people to hold a group exam. If we have less than 10 by our registration cut-off date, we will cancel the group exam, but you can still take a Computer Based exam at a local Pearson-VUE test center.
Our next group exam is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 from 9 am -12 noon. Registration deadline for this exam is Friday, July 22, 2011. To register, click here to download the Candidate Registration Form and Fact Sheet (3 pages). When filling out this form, leave the Exam Center (city name) blank. We will fill this in, once we know where the exam will be given and if we have enough students for the exam.
Scan the last page (page 3) of this form, then e-mail this page to education@apics-sfv.org. Or you can fax the last page to: 530-579-6924, Attention: SFV APICS VP Education. We will contact you to confirm we have received your registration form. We will then arrange for payment to take the exam, once we have met our minimum number of students.
Other Exams dates for the remainder of 2011:
- Register by Friday, October 7, 2011 for Exam on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Location: TBA
CPIM Workshops/Group
Testing:
For students who want to “brush up” for the APICS certification exams, we offer CPIM Certification Review workshops. These workshops are recommended for anyone who has already taken APICS P&IM or Fundamentals classes, or who has completed a self study program and has a good understanding of the APICS Body of Knowledge (BOK). The focus of these workshops is on specific terms and concepts related to each of the five CPIM exam modules.
All participants will receive a copy of the “APICS CPIM Study Notes” that can be used in preparing for the CPIM exams. APICS members will receive an exam voucher, good for 1 year at any APICS approved computer based testing center.
Workshop costs are: $239 for APICS members and $299 for Non-APICS members. Workshops are currently being held in Montrose at the Professional Development Center of Glendale Community College.
For more information on our CPIM Review Workshops or to register for an upcoming workshop, click on the calendar or register here. For more information, including registration, please contact: education@apics-sfv.org.
Preparing for
CPIM certification exams:
There are several ways in which you can prepare for taking
the certification exams, including self-study, P&IM Classes,
and in-house education. All three are available from the San
Fernando Valley Chapter.
Self-study:
While self-study is not for everyone, it is a viable approach
for anyone who either has broad knowledge and experience in
multiple manufacturing / distribution environments, or who
has taken P&IM courses, and understands the terminology
and core concepts of the APICS Body of Knowledge. If you choose
to take the self-study approach, you may need to purchase
some basic study aids from APICS. At a minimum you will need
the "CPIM Exam Content Manual" which describes the
topics covered in each of the exams and provides you with
key terms, concepts and references for each exam, along with
a few sample questions. You should also have the "APICS
Dictionary" which is free to APICS members. For additional
recommended study materials see the table below for pricing
and catalog numbers.
It is recommended that you start with the Basics of Supply
Chain Management module which is a broad overview of the Body
of Knowledge. If you do well with this exam, then move on
to the next module. If you have a problem passing BSCM then
you may need to take some classes in order to get a better
understanding of the subject. Practical experience helps,
but many companies do not operate the way that APICS thinks
they should. The certification tests will be based on the
theory of how these companies should operate and not on how
some actually do operate.
If you do not choose to take the self-study route, here are
several alternative approaches that you may want to consider.
Instructor-led P&IM / CPIM Courses:
"APICS Fundamentals" courses are offered through
San Fernando APICS at both Glendale Community College in Montrose,
and College of the Canyons in Valencia. These courses teach
the same "Body of Knowledge" concepts and terminology
as the CPIM courses, but are intended for people who want
to improve their job skills and knowledge but not necessarily
attain APICS certification. For information on the curriculum
and availability of these classes, go to the "Education/Fundamentals
Classes" page on this website.
For those interested in obtaining APICS Certification training,
the San Fernando Valley chapter of APICS offers CPIM (instructor
led) classes at the Professional Development Center (PDC) of Glendale Community
College in Montrose.
Check our calendar at http://www.apics-sfv.org/educalendar.htm#CPIM
to see the current and upcoming classes offered.
We offer member/non-member
pricing for Glendale PDC classes. For all registration questions please contact our VP of
Education at education1@apics-sfv.org.
For questions regarding PDC Glendale Community College Classes,
contact Pamela Welden at Pwelden@pdcgcc.com.
Quick links for Instructor-led CPIM courses:
- Glendale Community College Class schedule and registration:
Click
here
On-line CPIM certification courses:
On-line classes are offered locally by CSU, Dominguez Hills
through LAPICS (LA Chapter).
For more information call Joan Hall at 760.665.1142, or go
to www.csudh.edu/LapicsOnLine/
APICS also offers on-line classes through Weber State Univ.
and Fox Valley Technical College. To learn more about these
programs, click on: http://www.apics.org/Certification/CPIM/cpimreview.htm.
In-House Classes:
The San Fernando Valley chapter offers a complete series
of instructor led, in-house classes taught on-site at your
company using certified APICS course materials. Please email
our VP Education, Certification Programs at education1@apics-sfv.org
for more information on this program.
Recommended Study
Aids for CPIM certification exams:
Regardless of which of these approaches you choose, you will
need to purchase some basic CPIM certification study aids
as noted above.
While it is not required that you be an APICS member to take
CPIM exams, it is highly recommended that you join the Chapter
in order to purchase the needed study materials at a sizable
discount. See our membership page, or email membership@apics-sfv.org.
Table of recommended CPIM study aids:
* All prices are subject to change. Check the APICS website
for current pricing.
** Free with APICS membership
Note: Books may be ordered from APICS or Amazon.com directly
by the students. All participant work books and dictionaries
(APICS proprietary materials) should be ordered from APICS
directly. Check with APICS to see if other recommended texts
are available from APICS and/or Amazon.com.
Note: Before purchasing any of these study aids, you should
check to see if they are included in the price of instructor-led
or online courses.
Note also: Additional study aids are available through APICS
and other sources. Go to http://www.apics.org/Bookstore/
for more information, or email us at education1@apics-sfv.org
to discuss your individual training needs.
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