APICS Certification

APICS is recognized worldwide for setting standards of excellence in manufacturing and resource management education. All APICS courses, educational programs, and materials are developed under the direction of leading experts. Certification recognizes students as having a high level of professional knowledge and skill. It provides the extra edge needed to get ahead in today's increasingly competitive job market.

Introduced in 1973, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is recognized as the international standard for specialized, in-depth production and inventory management education. Certification confirms understanding of the design, operation, and control of systems for the manufacture and distribution of products and services. The CPIM curriculum is divided into seven interrelated modules, each concluding with an examination. To become certified, a candidate must pass six of the seven exams.

The Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) program expands your expertise while helping you assess career goals and grow professionally. This revolutionary educational program provides professionals with a solid understanding of the interdepen dency of broad business functions and how decision making affects other disciplines within the business enterprise. Since its introduction in 1991, more than 2,400 professionals have earned the CIRM designation. The CIRM designation confirms understanding of multiple business functions and how they interact. The CIRM curriculum is divided into five complementary modules, each concluding with an examination. To become certified, a candidate must pass the exams for all five modules.

APICS offers state-of-the-art computerized exams for CPIM and CIRM testing. CBT offers significant advantages over traditional testing methods. One of the most important advantages is an increased number of opportunities to take the CPIM and CIRM exams. Computer-based Testing Network centers are open up to six days a week, eight to 10 hours a day, at more than 250 locations in North America. Candidates can call any test center from 90 days to two business days before an exam to schedule an appointment.

It may be possible for you to earn college credit for passing APICS certification exams. The Board of Regents of New York State, through its National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction (National PONSI), has recommended that colleges and universities across the country award credit to students who have passed CPIM and CIRM exams. More than 1,200 academic institutions are willing to consider National PONSI's recommendations. APICS' professional certification programs and college credit toward a degree are logical partners because they both contribute to strong professional growth. To receive detailed information about college credit and the CPIM and CIRM programs, call APICS Customer Service at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 237-8344 and request item #83004.

Study materials are available to help you prepare for the exams. APICS members save more than 20 percent on exams and receive valuable discounts on certification study materials including the CPIM and CIRM exam content manuals. These manuals contain information on the exams, including

• Outlines of exam curricula
• Overviews of key topics
• Lists of references
• Outlines of the exam structure
• Sample exam questions.

Complimentary copies of the following materials are available from APICS:

• CPIM Certification Bulletin (item #09002)
• CPIM Informational Brochure (item #09010)
• CIRM Certification Bulletin (item #09016)
• CIRM Informational Brochure (item #09011)

Call APICS Customer Service at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 237-8344 for further information or to order the above items. APICS members also gain access to important networking and learning opportunities through certification review courses offered by their local APICS chapters.

APICS recognizes that the students of today will become the professionals of tomorrow. Continuous career growth requires a commitment to professional education. Today's business world values individuals with both in-depth functional skills and broad-based business knowledge. To qualify for student membership in APICS, a person must be attending classes full-time at an accredited college or university and be engaged in the study of resource management or related fields. An organization is as strong as its members. In that aspect, APICS excels. Our vitality comes from our members' innovation and dedication. By joining now, you can benefit from more than 40 years of accumulated knowledge and expertise in manufacturing and integrated resource management. Take the first step in ensuring your own bright future. Join APICS today.

FREE Publications Available to Student Members

The quarterly Journal strives to enhance the educational and professional development of APICS members. This periodical expands your knowledge of resource management. The Journal is available free to members upon request.

This highly regarded monthly magazine, the official magazine of APICS members, provides timely, insighfful, and accurate information on the latest resource management principles and practices designed to promote quality and productivity,

This valuable resource serves as a guide to production and inventon/management materials, The Bibliography is available free to members upon request,

This unique reference tool defines the terms that resource professionals use even/day.

This compilation of more than 150 presentations from recognized industry experts is available free to members upon request.

This catalog includes information on publications, videos, and training materials of interest to APICS members. Members can purchase items from the catalog at a discounted rate.