
Get Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Earn 23% more with a CPIM certification
Demonstrate your ability to optimize inventory levels, improve forecasting, and master scheduling tools.
Is the CPIM program right for you?
Resilience and agility are what make supply chains thrive. By earning the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation, you’ll develop competencies to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you’ll have the knowledge to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology to streamline processes.
CPIM content covers the following key topics:
CPIM 8.0
- Supply Chains and Strategy
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Demand
- Supply
- Detailed Schedules
- Inventory
- Distribution
- Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement
The Learning System
The only exam prep system guaranteed to align with the current CPIM exam
Tip: Studying with the CPIM Learning System increases your chances of passing the exam. On average, we recommend 100 hours of study time.
The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing print and digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:
- A personalized study experience, prioritizing content based on your knowledge gaps, so you know where to focus your study efforts to pass the exam.
- Microlearning so you can focus on smaller content segments to maximize your time and your understanding.
- Expanded learning modalities, including flashcards, quizzes and videos to help bring key concepts to life.
- Progress tracker to show you how you’re progressing through the course.
- Convenience through a mobile-first design and access to learnings via any mobile device, tablet or computer – 24/7.
The exam
Tip: Plan your exam date close to the time you finish preparing for the exam for better results.
To earn your CPIM designation, you must pass one exam covering 8 modules of content. The exam consists of 150 questions, and you have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. The exam score range is 200 to 350, with scores 300 and above are considered passing. Learn more about the exam.
CPIM exams are administered via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide and online through the OnVUE system.
Bundle and save
A single purchase gets you all you need to earn your CPIM
Purchase a CPIM bundle and get a self-study learning system, exam and second chance exam at a discounted rate. If you’re not a current ASCM member with a certification upgrade, a one-year membership is added to the cost of your bundle purchase.
Date and time
Location
Bangladesh
Holding # 100/2, Building # 1-4 Block – B, Purbo Chandona Sofipur, Gazipur,, Dhaka NA
Refund Policy
About this event
Event lasts 178 days 3 hours
Online session time: BDT 1 4:00 – 17:00
22, 29 April 2025
6, 20, 27 May 2025
16, 24 June 2025
15, 22 July 2025
5, 19 Aug 2025
2, 9, 23 Sep 2025
7, 14 Oct 2025
The course provides the necessary knowledge to manage all internal company activities required along the entire planning hierarchy, from Corporate Planning, Sales and Operations Planning.
The CPIM seminar covers all production and inventory management activities within the company’s “own four walls.” The course provides the necessary knowledge to manage all internal company activities required along the entire planning hierarchy, from Corporate Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, and Master Planning to Resource Planning and the implementation of the Production Plan. Furthermore, the course covers inventory management across all these planning levels.
The CPIM consists of the following content topics:
Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
Section 1-A: Supply Chains, the Environment, and Strategy
Section 1-B: Strategic Scope and Objectives
Section 1-C: Developing and Managing Organizational Strategy
Section 1-D: Functional and Operational Strategies
Section 1-E: Production Environments, Types, and Layouts
Section 1-F: Performance Monitoring and KPIs
Section 1-G: Risk Management
Section 1-H: Capital Equipment and Facilities
Section 1-I: Sustainability Strategies
Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
Section 2-A: S&OP Purpose and Process
Section 2-B: Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
Section 2-C: Reconciling S&OP Plans
Module 3: Demand
Section 3-A: Demand Management
Section 3-B: Sources of Demand/Forecasting
Section 3-C: Forecast Performance
Module 4: Supply
Section 4-A: Creating and Validating the Master Schedule
Section 4-B: Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule
Section 4-C: Material Requirements Planning
Section 4-D: CRP and Scheduling
Section 4-E: Suppliers and Purchasing
Section 4-F: Changes and Product Life Cycle Management
Module 5: Detailed Schedules
Section 5-A: Planning Detailed Schedules
Section 5-B: Scheduling and PAC Methods
Section 5-C: Creating Production and Service Schedules
Section 5-D: Managing Detailed Schedules and Scheduling Materials
Module 6: Inventory
Section 6-A: Inventory Planning
Section 6-B: Inventory and Product Costs, Value, and Metrics
Section 6-C: Itemized Inventory Management
Section 6-D: Inventory Control
Module 7: Distribution
Section 7-A: Planning Distribution
Section 7-B: Replenishment and Order Management
Section 7-C: Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics
Module 8: Quality, Technology, and Continuous Improvement
Section 8-A: Quality
Section 8-B: Technology
Section 8-C: Continuous Improvement