Develop the skills to work across all functions of supply chain

Learn more about earning your CPIM

The pandemic caused a major shift in consumer demand and put a spotlight on supply chain vulnerabilities.

With a CPIM certification, you will develop the competencies they need to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you'll have the knowledge to better respond to supply disruptions, demand variations, and manage supply chain risk.

The CPIM course puts you in touch with industry leaders, provides interesting case studies across industries, and allows you to network with colleagues for further learning and business opportunities.

Leanne Power, CPIM, CSCP

Senior Planning Specialist at West Pharmaceutical Services

I’ve been able to pursue a much broader and more fulfilling career path in operations, inventory, and supply chain management due to the APICS CPIM.

James Tilton, CPIM

Director of Materials at Draper Inc.

Most people today have college degrees, so that no longer sets you apart, but having an APICS Certification proves that you have the knowledge and resources to achieve your goals.

Mike Rossey, CPIM

Supply Planning Leader at Honeywell Safety Products

The CPIM certification has changed my career greatly! The nice thing about working towards the certification while in the workforce is that it allows you to apply what you're learning as you go.

Rob Brooks, CPIM

Vice President of Supply Chain at Infinity Trading & Solutions (ITS)

Becoming APICS certified at the Fellow level has enabled me to give back to young professionals new to the supply chain field.

William T. Walker, CPIM-F, CSCP-F, CLTD-F, CIRM

Adjunct Professor of Supply Chain Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering

CPIM certification has given me a better overall understanding of the ERP/MRP body of knowledge, allowing me to produce better reports and to identify problems and opportunities for improvement.

Dennis Logan, CPIM

ERP System Administrator at CABVI

Your path to CPIM certification

Preparation starts with the CPIM Learning System, which is broken down into modules and spread across two parts. CPIM Part 1 and Part 2 must be passed within three years of each other to earn the designation.

CPIM Part 1 topics

Supply Chain Overview
Fundamentals of Demand Management
Plan Supply
Execute Supply Plan
Inventory Management
Continuous Improvement/Quality Management and Technologies

CPIM Part 2 topics

Strategy
Sales and Operations Planning
Demand
Supply
Inventory
Detailed Schedules
Distribution
Quality, Continuous Improvement and Technology

View our two other certification programs, the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD).