APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

The CPIM is ideal for professionals involved in operations, planning, inventory, and supply chain management, especially within regulated, high-value and complex sectors.

Increases Operational Agility

Ensure your team is equipped to anticipate and respond to supply disruptions and demand shifts. A critical advantage for sectors like pharmaceuticals, heavy manufacturing, and defence, where continuity and compliance are essential.​

Drives Process and Cost Efficiency

Empower employees to lead inventory reduction initiatives, increase inventory accuracy, and improve forecasting. This translates into tangible cost savings and smarter resource allocation, leading to resilient operations.​

Strengthens Strategic Planning

CPIM holders bring mastery of demand management, master scheduling, and S&OP, directly supporting alignment between production, procurement, and business objectives.​

Universal Impact

Whether your organisation specialises in batch-controlled pharmaceuticals, engineered components, or secure defence supply chains, CPIM-certified staff ensure operational best practice, regulatory compliance, and competitive advantage.​

Digital Capability

Teams upskill in ERP and digital planning tools with a curriculum designed around global best practices to futureproof your business

The CPIM Learning System content is divided into 9 modules. The concepts and best practices will help elevate job performance, drive improvement in the efficiency of planning and operations and make a positive impact on your organisation’s overall bottom line.

Topics:

• Module 1: Supply Chains & Strategy

• Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Module 3: Demand

• Module 4: Internal Supply

• Module 5: External Supply and Key Support Functions

• Module 6: Inventory

• Module 7: Detailed Schedules

• Module 8: Distribution

• Module 9: Quality, Business Investments and Continuous Improvement

CPIM with CILT(UK) is designed for flexibility and effectiveness, supporting your success whether you choose independent study or a public cohort.

Guided Learning Hours:

• Approximately 3 hours per week, making it highly manageable alongside your professional responsibilities.​

Delivery Modes:

• Self-study progress at your own pace using comprehensive online and print resources

• Hybrid delivery: provides opportunities for interaction, peer support and shared learning experiences.​

Timeline:

• You have up to one year from enrolment to complete the CPIM certification, allowing you to fit learning around your schedule.