How you study and the amount of time you spend studying will depend upon the exam you are taking and your knowledge of the concepts being tested. After January 2013 all students receive access to APICS CPIM Online Study Tool.This has exam questions in both a untimed and timed format, as well as answers from each section of the workbook. NZPICS will provide you with an access code and class number so you can access the tool. In addition the APICS Curricula and Certification Council has identified a number of primary references for each CPIM module. These references include texts, reprints of pertinent articles and case studies, and readings compiled from the Harvard Business Review.

The exam space has been reserved for you and is held until cancellation is received. APICS pays the test vendor for all reserved seats, whether or not a candidate takes the exam.If you do need to cancel your exam - review the APICS CPIM or CSCP Exam Bulletin for current information on how to canel an exam. The Bulletin is available on the NZPICS Exam Page.

It is always disappointing to miss passing a CPIM exam. NZPICS Committee, Tutors and Team wish to support you to be successful in all your exams. Below is some useful information that may assist you. The diagnostics (your exam letter) will provide some indication of the knowledge gaps observed in the examination process. If you have been particularly weak in one area this may affect your overall result therefore review of the knowledge gaps become essential. In 2011 APICS have also released a new APICS dictionary - the 14th edition. This is also available from the NZPICS Office. If your experience with CPIM is slightly longer than 2 terms ago then it may be advisable to obtain some advice on how to proceed to regain momentum in gaining this very important and relevant qualification. In general it would pay to fully attend a lectured course wherever possible. These are available in Auckland in the evenings, Christchurch ex the NZMEA, and are also currently running in Nelson based on attendee registration. In general it would pay to obtain an updated version of the Workbook & the 14th edition of the APICS Dictionary. If you lack confidence in a particular aspect of the subject then it will pay to obtain assistance. Contact the NZPICS office for information about the assistance we can provide. Assistance can come from another CPIM qualified person, extra reading material etc. NZPICS may be able to assist you to network with a person that can provide guidance beyond that of the lecturer. We encourage you to persevere with your study. It is important to both yourself, and to the business you are employed by, to extend your capability by way of qualification. The CPIM course provides the opportunity to learn and deliver quality in Operations Planning and Control. The qualification is important as it benchmarks your performance! The subject matter is important to Distribution, Manufacturing, and Service organisations. APICS is continuously updating the content of each course and there are not inclusive of the most modern teachings in Lean, Theory of Constraints, Just in Time, and Total Quality Management. If you require more information on passing CPIM exams, please contact the office for assistance.