Certified in Planning and Inventory Management

CPIM

Recognized as the global standard of professional competence in planning and inventory management

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Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

The CPIM certification is recognized as the gold standard of professional competence in planning and inventory management, companies rely on CPIM designees to maximize ROI and increase customer satisfaction. Through the CPIM, you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to execute, control and improve the internal operations of your company.

The CPIM certification highlights your initiative and commitment to gaining the latest expertise and skills in supply chain and operations management. Currently, there are more than 100,000 professionals who have successfully completed the CPIM program.

Who is this course intended for?

CPIM – Certified in Planning and Inventory Management is aimed at professional working.

Supply Chain

Logistics

Sourcing

Warehousing

ERP Users

Internal Process Management

Inventory Management

Operation Management

Distribution

Procurement

Finance

BA’s

Demand And Supply Planning

Production Management

Buyer / Planner

Product Planner

Material Manager

Supply Planner

Supply Chain Analyst

Inventory Analyst

Demand Analyst

Why Study CPIM

  • Prepare for Success in the New Connected World
  • Expand your digital supply chain knowledge and capabilities
  • Validate your Supply Chain mastery and expertise through ASCM Certification
  • Quickly gain fluency in supply chain frameworks and trends
  • Get noticed with increased credibility and recognition
  • Increase your salary – according to an ASCM-accredited study, CPIM designees up to 24% more than their counterpart

CPIM program content

The CPIM course covers a broad range of topics to equip graduates and new professionals, with the skills and tools necessary to effectively manage the first stages of supply chain. This enables them to make operation planning, resource management and production more effective.

Study Options

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Self-Study/Distance Learning

Study in your own time and when ready engage NZPICS to arrange for the exam.
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Instructor-led

CPIM V8.0 = 15 x 3-hour sessions
Online Instructor Led Sessions
A minimum of 5 students must register for Tutored Sessions to proceed.
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Corporate/Group training

On-site instructor-led delivery.
Customisable time-frame. Full-days and half-day as per your convenience.
Please contact NZPICS to discuss options.

All options include CPIM workbooks, online tools and the exam.

A minimum of 5 students must register for Tutored Sessions to proceed.

CPIM V 8.0 Self Study will be available throughout the year.

N.b. We recommend you complete your exam within one year of enrolment.

NZPICS Reserves the right to cancel Courses if minimums are not met.

Course dates

CPIM V 8.0    12th  February – 21st May 2025

CPIM V 8.0    10th April – 17th July 2025

CPIM V 8.0  10th June – 16th September 2025

CPIM V 8.0   13th August – 19th November 2025

CPIM v 8.0           —————————

*Dates are approximate and may vary by a week or two.

Course dates

CPIM Part 1     ————————–

CPIM Part 2  21/02/2023 – 23/05/2023

CPIM v 8.0    16/02/2023 – 25/05/2023

CPIM Part 1        ————

CPIM Part 2  12/04/2023 – 06/07/2023

CPIM v 8.0    20/06/2023 – 27/09/2023

CPIM v 8.0  24/08/2023 – 30/11/2023

CPIM v 8.0   ——————–

CPIM v 8.0   ——————–

*Dates are approximate and may vary by a week or two.

Course Pricing

CPIM SELF-STUDY

Includes work books, online tools and Exam

CPIM V8.0

Members* (NZPICS & APICS)             Non-Members

 $4,110                                       $4,867

Personalized Instructor Support

Hourly rate(TBA)

CPIM INSTRUCTOR LED

Includes work books, online tools and Exam

CPIM V8.0

Members*(NZPICS & APICS)           Non-Members

$5,573                                   $6,295

Personalized Instructor Support

Hourly rate(TBA)

Corporate/ Group Training

Please contact the NZPICS office for details

*Course fees excludes memberships (NZPICS & ASCM). NZPICS & APICS membership are mandatory to avail membership price/s.

*While enrolling for an APICS program you can simultaneously register for NZPICS and APICS members as part of the enrolment process. No need to apply for membership separately.

Current NZPICS membership – $85 and ASCM membership- $338, excluding GST. Additional fees depending on your requirements may apply.

If you are only interested at this stage to join NZPICS – to take advantage of site visits, conferences, networking events, seminars/workshops and earn APICS Certification maintenance points. Please complete the Membership registration form under the Membership Tab on the website.

Note: Requires candidates to pass one exam for CPIM V 8.0

*Prices quoted above are subject to change. All prices are GST exclusive. Up to 3% penalty charges may apply to overdue invoices.

Exam Info

CPIM V8.0 Exam

The CPIM V8.0 one exam – is 3.5 hours long and also consists of 150 multiple-choice questions.

Exams are undertaken at an authorized Pearson Vue testing centre or at the comfort of home/office using Online Proctored Exam (OnVue)

RBP 50% Voucher Scheme

If your firm is GST registered, has less than 50 employees and operates in a commercial environment*.
You may be eligible for upto 50% subsidy on an NZPICS CPIM, CLTD, CSCP or SCOR-DS course.

*Click here to learn more.