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Choosing the Right Certification for Your Needs

Differences between CPIM and CSCP

• CPIM is 5 exams vs. one exam for CSCP.

• Both the CPIM and CSCP certifications must be maintained. Maintenance requirements for CSCP have not yet been developed by APICS.

• The CPIM exam is based on many educational references as noted in the Exam Content Manual (Stock # 09051). CPIM Review Courses have a Participant Guide which summarizes the references. The CSCP exam is based on the four modules of the CSCP Learning System. There are no external references for the CSCP course of study.

• The CPIM exams are electronic-based, can be taken any time the applicant can schedule it with the test provider, and your exam results are immediate. The CSCP exam is a paper/pencil test offered only on certain dates and locations and your exam results will take a few weeks. The Phoenix Chapter will schedule CSCP courses to complete about two weeks prior to the exam while CPIM courses are scheduled without regard for exam dates.

• The CPIM scope of study is from inside the company while the CSCP scope of study includes the entire supply chain from suppliers, to inside the company, to customers, and back to inside the company (returns, repairs, support, etc). Refer to the following graphic.

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