APICS CERTIFIED IN PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (CPIM)
Procedures for taking paper-and-pencil exams outside North America.

THE APICS CPIM PROGRAM
The APICS CPIM program is recognized worldwide as the standard of professional competence in production and inventory control. The APICS certification shows a commitment to the profession that leads to a sense of accomplishment, demonstrates value to the employer, enhances earning potential, and provides a path to career advancement. The APICS CPIM program is divided into five process-oriented topic areas to provide participants with the best possible educational assessment and knowledge base. More than 95,000 professionals have earned the APICS CPIM, and nearly 3,000 have advanced to the APICS Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM) designation. After earning an APICS CPIM designation, you can begin the process toward the CFPIM. The distinguishing characteristic of a CFPIM is the willingness to share acquired knowledge with others through presenting, publishing, teaching, and participating in professional development activities.

Certification maintenance

To promote professional growth and lifelong learning, APICS CPIM and APICS CFPIM designees must complete the certification maintenance program every five years. Visit apics.org/certification for more information about the program. Questions? Contact certification@apics.org. Note: Change starting in 2013 All APICS CPIM exams will be valid for 10 years from the time a candidate passes a particular module. This means that candidates have 10 years from the time they pass the first exam to complete the certification requirements.

Registration Flowchart for Paper-and-Pencil Exams

If candidate has an APICS customer ID #.

Candidate contacts local certification administrator to register.

Candidate forwards registration and