Formerly known as APICS Puget Sound

CPIM: Certified in Planning and Inventory Management

Course Schedule: Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Duration: March 5 – June 18
Format: 16 instructor-led sessions (3 hours each)

Master the Core of Supply Chain Excellence

Advance your career and elevate your organization’s performance with the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation. This globally respected credential demonstrates your deep understanding of internal operations, forecasting, production planning, inventory control, and how these disciplines integrate across the supply chain.

Why Earn the CPIM?

With CPIM certification, you'll gain the skills to:

• Increase inventory accuracy and reduce excess
• Improve forecasting and the S&OP process
• Apply capacity resource planning effectively
• Work more efficiently within your ERP system
• Mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions

Expert Instruction and Comprehensive Support

Learn from an experienced APICS instructor who will guide you through every step of your CPIM journey using the latest APICS CPIM Learning System—a robust toolkit combining printed and digital materials, interactive study tools, microlearning, and personalized progress tracking.

Instructor-led learning offers you:

• Real-time insights, accountability, and support from a supply chain expert
• A collaborative learning environment with peers across industries
• A structured, results-oriented approach to exam preparation

Course Content: What You’ll Learn

This course covers the full CPIM 8.0 Learning System across eight key modules:

1. Supply Chains and Strategy
2. Sales and Operations Planning
3. Demand
4. Supply
5. Detailed Schedules
6. Inventory
7. Distribution
8. Quality, Technology, and Continuous Improvement

You'll also benefit from a three-step learning process designed to build understanding and retention:
Access → Study → Practice

Boost Your Career: CPIM-Certified Professionals See an Average Salary Increase of 23%

Start your journey toward certification today. The CPIM credential not only validates your expertise—it also empowers you to drive operational efficiency, improve planning processes, and make a measurable impact on your organization’s bottom line.

Supply Chains Never Stop Advancing—Neither Should You.