APICS GFTW Online - Education Programs

Education Programs

Certified in Production and Inventory Management

The Internationally Recognized Standard for Excellence

CPIM provides a common basis for individuals and organizations to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. The program has helped individuals and their organizations become more productive and competitive because it is designed to test candidates’ in-depth knowledge of a variety of subjects specific to production and inventory management.

Introduced in 1973 and reconfigured in 2000, CPIM continues to live up to its mission of educating individuals in the concepts, tools, terminology, and integration of topics across operations functions.

CPIM has helped more than 66,000 professionals:

Learn to predict outcomes more accurately and take actions that achieve results
Gain peer and industry recognition
Contribute to their organizations' success through increased efficiency across the processes of the supply chain
Earn college credit

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

In March 2005, APICS announced the creation of the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation to meet rapidly changing educational needs in the field of supply chain management. This new program is designed for professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of supply chain management, those currently working in the field of supply chain management, and for those individuals working with enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems.

With the addition of the CSCP designation, APICS enhances its validation of the disciplines within operations management, specifically production, inventory, enterprise, and supply chain management. Examine methods for authorizing build and move of material.

See what Supply & Demand Chain Executive Online says about the importance of CSCP and certification.

Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management

The new APICS Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management courses are now available. The Fundamentals program offers an exciting classroom based, instructor-led educational opportunity for people new to materials and management operations — or people working in positions that interact with this field. Participants gain practical, essential skills that help them become more effective and productive in their jobs. The four-module format teaches basic concepts, techniques, and terminology.

Introduction to Enterprise Resources Planning

The Introduction to Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) course will help you determine if your organization is ready for an ERP implementation, examine the benefits of implementing an ERP system, and build a compelling business case in support of an ERP implementation. Introduction to ERP provides a foundation for understanding the process integration of business-wide functions (demand management, product design, and delivery) required and supported by an ERP implementation.

The Introduction to ERP course explores essential terminology, investigates guidelines for implementation, and includes a manufacturing case study. The course also addresses tactical functions required, such as project management and project planning, and provides an overview of implementation alternatives for ERP.

Listen to what one professional has to say:

"The ERP course provides the background knowledge necessary before an ERP decision is made ... then progresses through successful implementation. I found the course to be solid and well focused. I can't wait to offer this course to our members and member firms!"
- Joe Schreiver, vice president, professional development, APICS Austin Chapter

Inventory Control Workshops

The courseware, developed by the APICS Educational and Research (E&R) Foundation and the APICS SIGS, focuses on the nuts and bolts education needed to understand the processes involved in inventory control in an enterprise.

Four-hour workshops are offered in the following topics:

Inventory Management
Cycle Counting
Physical Inventory
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Bills of Material
Distribution Inventory Management

For more information on any course or to request a brochure please contact:

info.services@apics-gftw.com