APICS CPIM Instructor-Supported Online Classes

APICS certification programs open the door to job opportunities and your career advancement. Based on the 2022 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Survey Report, APICS-Certified individuals earn 25% more than their non-certified peers. APICS-Certified individuals report salaries 18% higher than those with other certifications. ASCM members on average have a higher pass rate for APICS certification exams compared to non-members.

In addition, more internet-savvy manufacturing companies are demanding APICS certification on applicant resumes.

The CPIM, CLTD, and CSCP programs specialize in results-oriented education, which means that you will walk away with more than the professional credentials that you have earned. You will learn to apply what you have learned in your own job, giving you enhanced credibility and recognition as a valued resource within your company.

Why now? Let's face it, with the hectic world we live in, there will be no perfect time to begin certification. Now is the time to roll up your shirt sleeves and dive in!

Ready to begin? It's easy! The best way to begin is by enrolling today in the CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) course for the CPIM certification at www.fvtc.edu/APICS-CPIM and click on Register Now! Or contact us at APICSOnline@fvtc.edu if you have any questions on how to begin your CPIM certification – we’re here to help! 

This instructor-supported online APICS CPIM course is a public offering. In this delivery method, students will progress through the course according to a weekly course schedule, under the guidance of their assigned instructor.

The instructor-supported online course is asynchronous, meaning that the class does not have a required meeting time each week.  Students may complete the assigned weekly activities on any day of the week and at any time of the day that suits them. There are no activities that all students must attend together at a scheduled time (e.g., there are no webinars).  In other words, you may progress at your own pace as long as you stay current with the course syllabus and meet the deadlines each week.

Note: Although the instructor support ends after 16 weeks, students are given four additional weeks of access to this course after the scheduled course end date. The last four weeks are designed for review or self-study to prepare for the APICS exam. Students are expected to complete weekly learning activities and a weekly reading assignment.  On average, students can expect to study 6 to 12 hours per week.  (This will vary by individual, according to an individual’s learning style and reading speed.)

APICS CPIM Class Dates:

• APICS CPIM 7.0 Version Online Class Dates (PDF)
• APICS CPIM 8.0 Version Online Class Dates (PDF)

APICS CPIM has changed from two courses with two exams to one course with one exam.

Each start date has two class numbers. Pick which option you want (see description below), and register for that class number.

Class Option Includes:

• Instructor-Supported Online class
• Learning System printed books, with online access

FVTC Package Option Includes:

• Instructor-Supported Online class
• Learning System printed books, with online access
• APICS Exam Credit & 2nd chance exam (must meet ASCM time restrictions to qualify)
  - Participants will have 6 months from purchase date to obtain an Authorization to Test (ATT).
  - The ATT is valid for an additional 6 months for participants to schedule and take each APICS exam.

Due to the combined discounts associated with the FVTC Package option, which includes Instructor-Supported online course with FVTC, APICS Learning System, APICS Exam Credit, or any of its components, cannot be returned, refunded or transferred.
 

APICS CPIM Class Option Includes: 

• Instructor supported online class 
• Learning System printed books, with online access

The fee is $2,550 for ASCM Certification Upgrade Members, or $2,850 for ASCM Basic Members & Non-members.

APICS CPIM FVTC Package Option includes: (available to ASCM Cert Upgrade Members ONLY, membership needs to be purchased from ASCM before registration):

• Instructor-Supported Online class
• APICS Learning System printed books, with online access.
• APICS Exam Credit & 2nd chance exam (must meet ASCM time restrictions to qualify)
  - Participants will have 6 months from purchase date to obtain an Authorization to Test (ATT).
  - The ATT is valid for an additional 6 months for participants to schedule and take each APICS exam.

The fee is $3,295 for ASCM Cert Upgrade Members ONLY.

Due to the combined discounts associated with FVTC Package option, which includes the instructor supported online course with FVTC, the APICS Learning System printed books with online access, APICS Exam, or any of its components, cannot be returned, refunded or transferred after the books have been ordered.
 
Course fees are paid directly to Fox Valley Technical College in USD. Fees are due 14 days prior to the start of class so the APICS Learning System can be ordered in advance. Welcome letters are emailed seven days prior to the class start date to provide access into the online course.

The APICS Learning System will be shipped to the mailing address you enter on your account with FVTC when you create your account. Please Note: We cannot ship to PO or APO boxes. There may be additional charges for shipping international book orders. This is the responsibility of the recipient to pay these additional costs. FVTC does not have control of these charges (duties, tariffs, taxes) imposed by the “Ship To” country. Please enter a valid street address when you complete your registration for the course.

If you will be submitting a Boeing Learning Together (LTP) Voucher for payment, send it to StudentFinance@fvtc.edu  as soon as registration is completed. After the voucher has been processed; be aware that it will be your responsibility to pay the exam fee if you enrolled in the FVTC Package, and/or any remaining balance that the Boeing benefit does not cover. Contact us at APICSOnline@fvtc.edu if you have questions.

Online Classroom Benefits

• Interactive, visual online objects and imagery
• Supportive instructors providing next business day response
• 100% Online course
• Industry-experienced faculty
• Targeted learning through pre-assessment
• Global perspectives from subject matter experts
• CPIM exam process guidance
• Established online provider since 1994

See for yourself! Take a virtual tour of the CPIM online course. Click the link below and select Guest login.

Username: cpim
Password: cpim

Username and Password is case sensitive. Please make sure you are using lower case letters.

Take the Tour

1. Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Certification Upgrade Membership, – visit the ASCM website at www.ascm.org/membership for details or to purchase membership online or contact ASCM via phone at 1-800-444-2742 or 1-773-867-1777. Obtain Certification Upgrade membership prior to registration, to get a discount on the course fee, during registration with FVTC. Be sure to provide the FVTC referral code XDFXVL88 to ASCM. (ASCM Certification Upgrade Membership is not required for the Class Option, but it is required for the FVTC Package Option).

2. Register for the APICS CPIM course at www.fvtc.edu/APICS-CPIM and click on Register Now! Add the class you want to your cart, and click on “Check Out”. If you’ve never taken a class with FVTC before, click on Create New Account to create your FVTC Student ID#, and complete the required fields. To register, click the "Register Now" button above.

3. Student account needs to be paid in full, in USD, 14 calendar days prior to the start date to avoid being dropped. If your company has been billed that will not prevent you from starting the class, unless you have an unpaid balance on your individual account.

4. Books will be ordered nine business days prior to the class start date.  The books will be shipped via FedEx to your mailing address. There may be additional charges for shipping international book orders. This is the responsibility of the recipient to pay these costs. FVTC does not have control of these charges (duties, tariffs, taxes) imposed by the “Ship To” country. We cannot ship the Learning System materials to a PO, or APO box. Please enter a valid street address upon registration.

5. Once materials are shipped the APICS course is non-refundable and non-transferable. With payment completed or arrangements made, you will be emailed a welcome letter seven days prior to the class start date.  Notification of delay, or cancellation of the course, if class minimums have not been met, will be emailed to you with options provided.
    

Active Army members using the Credentialing Assistance program, please contact APICSOnline@fvtc.edu for details of your specific process.

If you’ve already purchased your APICS CPIM 8.0 Learning System, and you’d like to register for an Instructor-Supported Online course with FVTC, send us an email to APICSOnline@fvtc.edu to let us know.

Please include your full name, address, phone number, email used for purchase, and the date you purchased your Learning System. We will check to see if you qualify for a $700 discount on the CPIM online Class Option course fee. You are required to have the current version, of the APICS Learning System, to apply for the discount.
This discount does not apply to the FVTC Package Option.

• For those choosing the Class Option you will need to purchase your exam from ASCM directly at: http://www.apics.org/credentials-education/credentials/purchase-exam
• If you selected the Package Option, your APICS Exam Credit will be assigned to your ASCM account. Log in to schedule your Authorization to Test (ATT) with ASCM and use your credit or visit www.ascm.org for more details, or phone ASCM Customer Support at 800-444-2742 or direct at 773-867-1778.
• Find the nearest testing center.