CPIM Exam Prep Course
Prep for CPIM Certification and Gain Recognition as a Production Planning Expert!
Learn from an industry-leading instructor and get ready to pass the CPIM 8.0 exam that will ultimately lead to career advancement.

Increase Your Salary Potential

Build Your Credibility With a Globally-Recognized Certification

Stand Out Among Candidates in a Job Search
Course At A Glance
Format
Live-Online
Length
15 Weeks
Program Hours
45 Hours
CEUs
4.5
Meeting Days and Times
Pricing
$3,295* includes:
- An Exam Voucher
- One Exam Retake
- Digital and Printed Books
- Online Study Tools
- A CPIM Exam Content Manual
- A One-Year ASCM Membership
- Learning From an Experienced Instructor With Extensive Industry Experience
(*Compared to self-study methods, without the materials listed above, that typically range around $2,900-$3,000. UTC's goal is to provide you with comprehensive tools to guide you throughout the exam preparation process.)
Discounts are available for UTC Alumni. Learn more about discounts and other financial aid options here →.
Registration Deadline
January 8, 2024
Registration must be completed 2 weeks before the course begins.
Do You Still Have Questions?
Schedule a call with our program coordinator or email [email protected].

Who Should Attend
The CPIM 8.0 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 specialists
- Purchasers and buyers
- Production managers
- Operations and warehouse managers
- Supplier relationship managers
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 8.0 Learning System
- Gain recognition as a production planning expert
- Learn from an expert instructor who uses 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 8.0 Learning System, in conjunction with UTC's course, is broken down into 8 modules.
- Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
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Section A: Supply Chains, the Environment, and Strategy
Section B: Strategic Scope and Objectives
Section C: Developing and Managing Organizational Strategy
Section D: Functional and Operational Strategies
Section E: Environments, Types, and Layouts
Section F: Performance Monitoring and KPIs
Section G: Risk Management
Section H: Capital Equipment and Facilities
Section I: Sustainability Strategies - Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
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Section A: S&OP Purpose and Process
Section B: Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
Section C: Reconciling S&OP Plans - Module 3: Demand
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Section A: Demand Management
Section B: Sources of Demand/Forecasting
Section C: Forecast Performance - Module 4: Supply
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Section A: Creating and Validating the Master Schedule
Section B: Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule
Section C: Material Requirements Planning
Section D: CRP and Scheduling
Section E: Suppliers and Purchasing
Section F: Changes and Product Life Cycle Management - Module 5: Detailed Schedules
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Section A: Planning Detailed Schedules
Section B: Scheduling and PAC Methods
Section C: Creating Production and Service Schedules
Section D: Managing Detailed Schedules and Scheduling Materials - Module 6: Inventory
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Section A: Inventory Planning
Section B: Inventory and Product Costs, Value, and Metrics
Section C: Itemized Inventory Management
Section D: Inventory Control - Module 7: Distribution
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Section A: Planning Distribution
Section B: Replenishment and Order Management
Section C: Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics - Module 8: Quality, Technology, and Continous Improvement
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Section A: Quality
Section B: Technology
Section C: Continous Improvement


Learn From an Approved Education Partner
UTC is a proud Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Academic Partner. When you choose us for your education, you are choosing quality.
Our program and course content aligns directly with the ASCM certification exams.
To learn more about membership, visit ASCM's site.
Exam Preparation, Details, and Qualifications
Your journey to certification begins with the CPIM 8.0 Learning System, included with your registration. The CPIM 8.0 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.
To earn your CPIM designation, you must pass one exam covering 8 modules of content. The exam consists of 150 computer-based questions and takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete. The exam score range is 200 to 350, with scores 300 and above considered as passing grades. There are no college degree or work experience requirements to sit for the certification exam.
CPIM 8.0 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
Andy Borchers, DBA, CPIM
Andy Borchers, DBA is a Professor of Management and Associate Dean of the College of Business at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Before moving to Lipscomb in 2011, Andy spent 20 years in the auto industry and taught at Lawrence Technological University and Kettering University in Michigan. His teaching and research interests cover a broad range of topics including operations and supply chain management, enterprise systems, analytics, and environmental sustainability. Andy has published numerous academic articles and case studies in a variety of journals.