Program Delivery
This is a part-time program, and is delivered via virtual (synchronous) classroom.
Program Description
APICS - CPIMhas streamlined the program to better serve the needs of the supply chain workforce – this change is now in effect. With the APICS - Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) program, learn the foundational skills in manufacturing, distribution, service, and more. Students will explore the relationship between design, planning, execution, monitoring, and more. Important supply chain features such as forecasting, capacity management, production activity and more are explored through the lens of logistics and supply chain.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Understand basic business-wide concepts, including supply chain environments, financial fundamentals, quality fundamentals, and more
- Manage demand and customer expectations
- Understand the transformation from demand to supply - including product design, planning, execution, and more
- Explore the inventory cycle
- Improve internal operations
- Increase customer satisfaction
- and more!
Explore the basic concepts of supply chain. Enrol today.
Recommended Program Pathway
For those just entering the program, the recommended program pathway is:
APICS and Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Designation
APICSis the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management. With over 125,000 members, APICS is recognized as a leader in the industry.
The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Learning System is an educational and certification program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the production and inventory management field. The instructor-led version of the program offers students the opportunity to review the content presented in the text and web-based study tools in a classroom setting and provides students with social learning tools not available to self-study users. This advanced, module program will prepare students to write the CPIM exams and is intended for professionals already working in the field. These non-credit review courses (not evaluated) are not intended to teach the basic principles and concepts of the POM program.
CPIM Examinations
CPIM examsare administered by APICS through Pearson Vue at an additional cost. You must pass both exams, Part 1 and Part 2 to become certified. For more information about the program and CPIM courses, please visit theAPICS Peel Chapterwebsite, emailprograms@apicspeel.ca, or call (416) 410-4376.
Program Fees
Each course has a material fee (includes workbook and APICS fee). This fee is non-refundable after the course start date. In order to have the course materials for the first class, students must register for their course a minimum of ten (10) days before the first class.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact ourOpportunity Centreatcaps@sheridancollege.caor 905-874-4440.