APICS
Certification
Programs to Increase your Knowledge and Salary
The Imperative for Personal Certification in a Complex World
The need for personal certification is increasing in today's complex society. Certification is to determine the qualifications of persons for being able to perform actions by the applicable (international) established criteria, or in the absence thereof, by criteria agreed by both organizations and individuals. As it is practically impossible to determine whether a person can function qualified by his observation only.
ASCM/APICS is the leader in supply chain education and certification programs. They set the industry standard. For years, individuals and organizations have turned to APICS to build skills and advance supply chain performance. The APICS brand is globally recognized as the top provider of supply chain certification, endorsement, certificate and education programs.
Benefits of pursing an APICS designation are:
- Obtain broad knowledge of the area of Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Speaking the same language
- It serves as an Expertise Indicator
- An APICS certification will put your career into overdrive
- Demonstrate a commitment to your career that distinguishes you from others in your field
Manage end-to-end supply chain transformation
Certified inTransformation for Supply Chains
The ASCM (APICS) Certified in Transformation for Supply Chains (CTSC) is introduced in 2024 to fulfil the need within digitalisation and transformation of supply chains. You will learn to effectively apply globally recognized industry standards, including the ASCM SCOR Digital Standard (DS), Enterprise Standards for Sustainability and the Digital Capabilities Model (DCM) to transformation activities.
Earning an ASCM (APICS) certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a sought-after expert. Around the world, ASCM (APICS) certification designees are recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.
CTSC content covers the following key topics:
Module 1: Supply Chain Transformation Overview
- Supply Chain Transformations
- Value Proposition, Methodologies, and Organizational Design
- Drivers of Supply Chain Transformation
Module 2: Preparing for Supply Chain Transformation
- Select Supply Chain Transformation Drivers
- Assess Supply Chain Current State
- Conceptualize the Future-State Supply Chain Operating Model
- Identify Initiatives to Address Gaps
- Initiate Transformation Work Streams and Projects
- Develop and Iterate Preliminary Transformation Business Cases
- Perform Post-Approval Tasks
Module 3: Executing Supply Chain Transformation
- Adopt a Change Management Plan
- Design and Implement Supply Chain Transformation Work Streams and Projects
- Implement Governance and a Risk Management Framework
Module 4: Review of Supply Chain Transformation
- Assess the Transformation
- Communicate Results and Reflect on the Transformation
The APICS program is based on the official APICS Learning System. The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing print and digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:
- Reading materials – paper books (subject of additional cost), online embedded e-reader, and e-Download included
- Online tools and learning activities
- Student Slide Books – included in the printed books & online
- Quizzes and tests with immediate feedback and answer rationales
- Practice exams mirror certification exam
- More than 1200 online test questions
- Online Resource Center
- Non-transferrable access to web-based study tools for one year after purchase date
- Includes complimentary download of the APICS Exam Content Manual through the Resource Center
- Access to online study tools is valid for 12 months from the date of assignment
APICS exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers, which are located around the world. Review the relevant Exam Bulletin for full details on exam process and procedures.
Lead the way to superior supply chain networks
CertifiedSupply Chain Professional
The ASCM (APICS) Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is the first and only supply is the playbook you need to understand the end-to-end global supply chain. It brings your company’s entire value chain into perspective. By giving you a truly end-to-end view of the supply chain, you become the expert, not just within your organization’s walls — you become the global expert.
Earning an ASCM (APICS) certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a sought-after expert. Around the world, ASCM (APICS) certification designees are recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.
CSCP content covers the following key topics:
- Module 1: Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting
- Module 2: Global Supply Chain Networks
- Module 3: Sourcing Products and Services
- Module 4: Internal Operations and Inventory
- Module 5: Forward and Reverse Logistics
- Module 6: Supply Chain Relationships
- Module 7: Supply Chain Risk
- Module 8: Optimization, Sustainability and Technology
The APICS program is based on the official APICS Learning System. The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing print and digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:
- Reading materials – paper books (subject of additional cost), online embedded e-reader, and e-Download included
- Online tools and learning activities
- Student Slide Books – included in the printed books & online
- Quizzes and tests with immediate feedback and answer rationales
- Practice exams mirror certification exam
- More than 1200 online test questions
- Online Resource Center
- Non-transferrable access to web-based study tools for one year after purchase date
- Includes complimentary download of the APICS Exam Content Manual through the Resource Center
- Access to online study tools is valid for 12 months from the date of assignment
APICS exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers, which are located around the world. Review the relevant Exam Bulletin for full details on exam process and procedures.
Handle demand variation, risk and disruption
Certified inPlanning and Inventory Management
The ASCM (APICS) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is known as the best certification for internal supply chain business operations. Since CPIM’s launch in 1973, more than 120,000 professionals have benefited from this globally recognized certification. Companies and employers know that CPIM designees have the proven knowledge and skills to better serve the needs of the supply chain workforce.
Earning an ASCM (APICS) certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a sought-after expert. Around the world, ASCM (APICS) certification designees are recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.
CPIM content covers the following key topics:
- Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
- Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
- Module 3: Demand
- Module 4: Supply
- Module 5: Detailed Schedules
- Moudle 6: Inventory
- Module 7: Distribution
- Module 8: Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement
The APICS program is based on the official APICS Learning System. The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing print and digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:
- Reading materials – paper books (subject of additional cost), online embedded e-reader, and e-Download included
- Online tools and learning activities
- Student Slide Books – included in the printed books & online
- Quizzes and tests with immediate feedback and answer rationales
- Practice exams mirror certification exam
- More than 1200 online test questions
- Online Resource Center
- Non-transferrable access to web-based study tools for one year after purchase date
- Includes complimentary download of the APICS Exam Content Manual through the Resource Center
- Access to online study tools is valid for 12 months from the date of assignment
APICS exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers, which are located around the world. Review the relevant Exam Bulletin for full details on exam process and procedures.
Optimize all aspects of movements of products
Certified inLogistics, Transport and Distribution
The ASCM (APICS) Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards for those in the logistics, transportation and distribution industries. The CLTD program helps you demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad range of supply chain logistics topics to set you apart from your peers.
Earning an ASCM (APICS) certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a sought-after expert. Around the world, ASCM (APICS) certification designees are recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.
CLTD content covers the following key topics:
- Module 1: Logistics fundamentals and strategy
- Module 2: Demand management and supply capacity management
- Module 3: Customer and order management
- Module 4: Warehouse distribution and fulfillment center management
- Module 5: Inventory Management
- Module 6: Transportation Management
- Module 7: Global Logistics
- Module 8: Sustainability, reverse logistics and risk management
- Module 9: Logistics framework, metrics, network design, transformation and improvement
The APICS program is based on the official APICS Learning System. The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing print and digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:
- Reading materials – paper books (subject of additional cost), online embedded e-reader, and e-Download included
- Online tools and learning activities
- Student Slide Books – included in the printed books & online
- Quizzes and tests with immediate feedback and answer rationales
- Practice exams mirror certification exam
- More than 1200 online test questions
- Online Resource Center
- Non-transferrable access to web-based study tools for one year after purchase date
- Includes complimentary download of the APICS Exam Content Manual through the Resource Center
- Access to online study tools is valid for 12 months from the date of assignment
APICS exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers, which are located around the world. Review the relevant Exam Bulletin for full details on exam process and procedures.
About me
Expert on Training to Become a Supply Chain Master
Paul DENNEMAN is an experienced energetic and knowledgeable Master Trainer. His professional passion is in transferring his knowledge to others. In the past two decades Paul trained 1.000+ supply chain professionals in 100+ companies.
Paul conducted inhouse training programs for:
- Chemical, Oil and Gas: Aramco, Borouge, North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC), Sabic
- Food and Beverage: Arla Foods, Heinz, PepsiCo, Savola Foods
- High tech: ASML, Mobily Telecommunications, NXP, Siemens, Signify
- Transport and Logistics: Maersk, Saudi Air Navigation Services Company (SANS)
- Pharma and medical devices: Lonza, Philips, Stryker, Tabuk Pharmaceuticals
- Public and banking: United Nations (UNSOS, UNMIK), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), NCB Bank
- And others
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