ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Are you ready to elevate your career in supply chain management? The ASCM CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certification is your gateway to mastering the essential skills needed to excel in today's dynamic business environment.

Why choose CPIM?

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Dive deep into critical topics such as demand management, procurement, production planning, and inventory control. Our course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of internal operations and supply chain management.
• Industry Recognition: The CPIM certification is globally recognised and highly valued by top employers across various industries, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and aerospace. Stand out in the job market and open doors to exciting career opportunities.
• Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned professionals who bring real-world experience and insights to the classroom. Our instructors are dedicated to helping you succeed and providing practical knowledge that you can apply immediately.
• Access digital and printed materials, online study tools, quizzes, and practice exams to ensure you're fully prepared.
• Career Advancement: CPIM-certified professionals often see significant salary increases and rapid career progression. Gain the skills to optimise inventory levels, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency within your organisation.

Join a Community of Supply Chain Leaders

By earning your CPIM certification, you'll join a prestigious network of supply chain professionals who are driving innovation and excellence in their fields. Connect with peers, share best practices, and stay ahead of industry trends.

The ASCM CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certificate is aimed at a wide range of professionals within the supply chain and operations management fields.

• Current Supply Chain Professionals: Individuals already working in supply chain roles such as inventory management, production planning, procurement, and logistics who want to deepen their knowledge and advance their careers
• Aspiring Supply Chain Professionals: Those looking to enter the supply chain field and seeking a strong foundational understanding of planning and inventory management to enhance their employability
• Operations Managers: Professionals responsible for overseeing internal operations and seeking to optimise processes, improve efficiency, and align activities with business goals
• Manufacturing and Production Personnel: Individuals involved in manufacturing and production processes who need to understand inventory control, production planning, and materials management
• Consultants and Analysts: Professionals providing consulting services or conducting analysis in supply chain and operations management who require a comprehensive understanding of planning and inventory management principles 

The CPIM certification equips these professionals with the strategic and tactical expertise essential for supply chain excellence, making them valuable assets to their organizations.

• Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
• Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
• Module 3: Demand
• Module 4: Supply
• Module 5: Detailed Schedules
• Module 6: Inventory
• Module 7: Distribution
• Module 8: Quality, Technology, and Continuous Improvement

At the end of this course, you will sit the CPIM exam.

• 150 Multiple-Choice Questions
• Duration – 3.5 Hours
• Scaled score range 200-350 – minimum passing score is 300 

ASCM state that candidates who test within three months of completing their preparation have a much higher success rate in passing the exam first time. 

The CPIM certification is designed for both current and aspiring supply chain professionals, so having experience in areas such as inventory management, production planning, or logistics can be beneficial, but it is not compulsory. 

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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