APICS Phoenix Chapter - APICS Certifications

APICS offers two internationally recognized certification programs, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries.

Once you earn your CPIM designation, you are eligible to take your professional credentials to the next level with the Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM) program. The CFPIM designation is awarded to an elite group of professionals who share their knowledge with others through presenting, publishing, teaching, and participating in other professional development activities.

To achieve the CPIM Certification, you must pass five examinations. The Phoenix Chapter of APICS currently conducts Certification Review Courses for the CPIM program.

The CSCP certification was established in 2006 and was created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field. To earn this certification you must pass one examination.

APICS certification programs open the door to job opportunities and career advancement. According to a recent APICS Salary Survey, respondents with CPIM or Certified Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) credentials earned 15 percent to 23 percent more than non-certified professionals. In addition, more Internet-savvy manufacturing companies are demanding APICS certification on applicant resumes. On Monster.com, more than 61 percent of manufacturing jobs request APICS certification!

CPIM examinations have received recommendations for credit by both the American Council on Education (ACE) and the New York State Board of Regents. These credit recommendations are intended to guide participating institutions in granting college credit to students who pass CPIM exams.

When you join APICS you become a member of the national Association and a member of a local Chapter. APICS and the Chapters charge lower rates for members for all testing, materials, seminars and courses. If you have decided to pursue either of the certifications the first thing you should do is join APICS to get the benefits of professional membership and to be eligible for the discounts. For example, the extra cost for non-members for just the five examinations will pay for a one-year membership in the Association and the Phoenix Chapter! Additionally, the CPIM certification requires that you maintain this certification by achieving 75 points within a five-year period while the CFPIM certification requires 100 points. Professional Membership will earn you 30 of those points (6 per year). You are going to invest time and money in this certification process and you will want to keep it maintained. So don’t delay and join today!

As a new member you can request a free copy of the 12^th Edition of the APICS Dictionary – a $25.00* value. You can also request the CD of the International Conference Proceedings held each October. These are not sent out automatically. Once you become a member, call APICS at 800-444-APICS (2742) to order.

Join APICS and the Phoenix Chapter as a Professional Member for $200.00 per year ($150 for the Association and $50.00 for the Chapter). Be sure to designate the Chapter Code as PHOE.

* All prices quoted are member prices and are valid as of July 2009. Non-member prices are usually higher. Actual costs may change, contact APICS, The Association for Operations Management for the current prices.