CPIM Certification Review Course
Course At A Glance
Format
Live-Online
Length
13 Weeks
Program Hours
39 Hours
Meeting Days and Times
Pricing
If you are a current ASCM Plus Member, you may select our exam prep and exam prep voucher bundle. We will verify your ASCM membership status. If we find that you do not have an active membership, we will ask that you renew your membership, or become a member, before we purchase an exam voucher. To learn more about membership, visit ASCM's site.
$3,925 - CPIM Part 1&2 Bundle (Exam Voucher Included)
$1,500 - CPIM Part 1 Exam Prep Only
$1,900 - CPIM Part 2 Exam Prep Only

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for the supply chain professional who plans and manages production and output. Individuals who have the following job titles are a great fit for the course:
- Demand planners
- Inventory specialist
- Purchasers and buyers
- Production managers
- Operations and warehouse managers
- Supplier relationship manager
What You Will Learn
- Management and leadership techniques to ensure an efficient and accurate production process
- Demand planning strategies to achieve best-in-class results
- Network and infrastructure designs that improve delivery KPIs
- Best practices to reduce costs and impact your organization's bottom line
- Communication tactics to convey information about your organization's production planning process


How You Will Benefit
- Learn from an approved ASCM education partner
- Access practice tests using the CPIM Learning System
- Gain recognition as a production planning expert
- Learn from an expert instructor who use real-life examples to facilitate success
- Network with fellow supply chain professionals and build study groups
- Prepare to assume greater leadership roles and contribute to the strategic direction of your organization
Course Outline
The CPIM Part 1 program is divided into six modules.
- Module 1: Supply Chain Overview
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Section A: Operational Objectives to Meet Competitive Priorities
Section B: Marketing Strategies
Section C: Fundamentals of Sales and Operations Planning
Section D: Manufacturing Strategies
Section E: KPIs and Metrics
Section F: Sustainable and Socially Responsible Supply Chains - Module 2: Fundamentals of Demand Management
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Section A: Creating a Product Road Map
Section B: Product Development
Section C: Characteristics of Demand
Section D: Forecasting - Module 3: Plan Supply
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Section A: Master Production Schedule
Section B: Material Requirements Planning
Section C: Capacity Requirements Planning
Section D: Final Assembly Scheduling
Section E: Closing the Loop - Module 4: Executing the Supply Plan
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Section A: Buy
Section B: Make - Module 5: Inventory Management
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Section A: Inventory Investment and Days of Supply
Section B: Safety Stock
Section C: Item Segmentation
Section D: Order Quantity and Item Replenishment
Section E: Tracking Inventory Through Supply Chain
Section F: Basics of Reverse Logistics
Section G: Inventory Accuracy Audits
Section H: Addressing Inventory Loss
Section I: Planning and Managing Distribution Inventory - Module 6: Continuous Improvement and Quality Management and Technologies
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Section A: Continuous Improvement
Section B: Information, Process, and Emerging Technologies


Course Outline
The CPIM Part 2 program is divided into eight modules.
- Module 1: Strategy
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Section A: The Environment and Strategy
Section B: Strategic Scope
Section C: Strategic Objectives
Section D: Developing Organizational Strategy
Section E: Executing and Monitoring Strategy
Section F: Analysis for Functional and Operational Strategies
Section G: Functional and Operational Strategies
Section H: Processes and Layouts
Section I: Performance Monitoring and KPIs
Section J: Risk Management
Section K: Capital Equipment and Facilities
Section L: Sustainability Strategies - Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
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Section A: Purpose of S&OP
Section B: S&OP Roles and Process
Section C: Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
Section D: Reconciling S&OP Plans - Module 3: Demand
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Section A: Demand Management
Section B: Customers
Section C: Marketing and Product Management
Section D: Sources of Demand
Section E: Forecasting
Section F: Forecast Performance - Module 4: Supply
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Section A: Creating the Master Schedule
Section B: Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule
Section C: Rough-Cut Capacity Planning
Section D: MRP Design
Section E: Using and Managing MRP
Section F: CRP and MRP-Based Scheduling
Section G: Final Assembly Schedule
Section H: Suppliers
Section I: Purchasing
Section J: Product Costing
Section K: Changes and Supply Disruptions
Section L: Product Life Cycle Management - Module 5: Inventory
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Section A: Inventory Planning
Section B: Inventory Management
Section C: Inventory Costs, Value, and Metrics
Section D: Inventory Control
Section E: Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics - Module 6: Detailed Schedules
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Section A: Planning Detailed Schedules
Section B: Scheduling and PAC Methods
Section C: Production Schedules
Section D: Using Detailed Schedules - Module 7: Distribution
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Section A: Planning Distribution
Section B: Replenishment and Order Management
Section C: Reverse Logistics in Distribution Networkt - Module 8: Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Technology
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Section A: Quality
Section B: Continuous Improvement
Section C: Technology
Learn From an Approved Education Partner
UTC is a proud Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Academic Partner. When you choose us for your education, you are choosing quality.
Our program and course content align directly with the ASCM certification exams.


Exam Preparation, Details, and Qualifications
Your journey to certification begins with the CPIM 7.0 Learning System, included with your registration. The CPIM 7.0 Learning System builds on existing strengths and deepens your understanding of supply chain management principles. The instructor-led class format helps you navigate concepts and enriches your learning.
There are two exams required for the CPIM. Each consists of 150 computer-based questions and takes approximately 3.5 hours each. There are no college degree or work experience requirements to sit for the certification exam.
CPIM 7.0 Learning System Benefits
- Personalized Study Experience
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Prioritizes content based on knowledge gaps and follows the participant’s progress through quiz scores and activities.
- Microlearning
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Allows a participant to focus on smaller content segments, making a more efficient use of available time and ensuring they have a clear understanding of each topic.
- Expanded Learning Modalities
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Includes the integration of additional videos to help bring key concepts to life in a real-world context.
- Convenience
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Features a mobile-first design and providing access to learnings via any mobile device, tablet, or computer – 24/7.
Use Army Credentialing Assistance Funds
Army Soldiers have the opportunity to use Army Credentialing Assistance to pay for the class.
Eligible participants will receive the exam prep, exam voucher, and a one-year ASCM Plus Membership.
Membership beyond the first year is the responsibility and at the discretion of the participant.


Meet Your Instructor
Gene Pledger, CSCP, CPIM
Gene Pledger, CSCP, CPIM is an IDP-Recognized ASCM Instructor and is the Supply Chain Director at D&F Equipment Sales, Inc. where he has served the food processing equipment industry for 15 years. As a supply chain practitioner, he monitors nickel, stainless steel, and other commodity inputs while overseeing supplier relationships and overall procurement strategy as relating to large processing facility projects in beef, pork, and poultry. Gene is a supply chain optimization leader and champion with a focus on Lean/CI improvement strategies and operations efficiency.