APICS certification programs open the door to job opportunities and your career advancement. Based on the 2020 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Survey Report, APICS-Certified individuals earn 21% more than their non-certified peers. 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 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 Part 1 (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) course for the CPIM certification. We're here to help.

Contact us at APICSOnline@fvtc.edu if you have any questions on how to begin your CPIM certification.

This Instructor-Supported Online APICS CPIM Part 1, and Part 2 courses are considered a public offering. In this delivery method, students’ progress through the course schedule independent of each other. There are no required activities that all students must attend at any one particular point in time. 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.

Students are assigned to one instructor throughout the course. This online class does not have a required meeting time each week. The Instructor-Supported Online course is asynchronous, so you may complete the assignments on your own schedule during the week.

Note: Although the instructor support ends after 10 weeks for CPIM Part 1, and 14 weeks for CPIM part 2, students are given four additional weeks access to this course. The last four weeks are designed for review or self-study to prepare for the APICS exam. Students are expected to complete a chapter a week and most students spend between 2 and 5 hours per chapter. 

APICS CPIM Online Class Dates (PDF)

APICS CPIM Part 1 & APICS CPIM Part 2

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 (CPIM Part 1, or CPIM Part 2)
• ​Learning System printed books, with online access (CPIM Part 1, or CPIM Part 2)

FVTC Package Option Includes: ​

• Instructor-Supported Online class (CPIM Part 1 or CPIM Part 2)

• Learning System printed books, with online access (CPIM Part 1, or CPIM Part 2)
• Exam
• ​​2^nd Chance Exam
  • 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 exam.
  • Candidates will ONLY qualify for the 2nd Chance (retake) Exam when they schedule and take their first exam within 90 days of purchasing their valid Authorization to Test and fail the exam. The 2nd Chance Exam (retake), if issued, will be valid for 6 months. This applies to both the CPIM Part 1 exam, and CPIM Part 2 exam.

Due to the combined discounts associated with the FVTC Package option, which includes Instructor-Supported online course with FVTC, the Part 1 or Part 2 Learning System, Exam, & 2nd chance exam credit, or any of its components, cannot be returned, refunded or transferred. ​

APICS CPIM Part 1 Class Option Includes:

• Instructor supported online class

• Learning System printed books, with online access

The fee is $1,195 for ASCM PLUS members, or $1,395 for ASCM Core/Non-members.

APICS CPIM Part 1 FVTC Package Option includes: (available to ASCM PLUS members ONLY, membership purchased from ASCM in advance):

• Instructor-Supported Online class
• Learning System printed books, with online access.
• Exam
• 2nd Chance Exam
  • 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 exam.
  • Candidates will ONLY qualify for the 2nd Chance (retake) Exam when they schedule, and take their first exam within 90 days of purchasing their valid Authorization to Test, and fail the exam. The 2nd Chance Exam (retake), if issued, will be valid for 6 months. This applies to both the CPIM Part 1 exam, and CPIM Part 2 exam.

The fee is $1,540 for ASCM PLUS members ONLY.

APICS CPIM Part 2: The Class Option Includes: 

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

The fee is $1,495 for ASCM PLUS members or $1,795 for Non-member/CORE member.

APICS CPIM Part 2 Package Option Includes: (available to ASCM PLUS members ONLY, membership purchased from ASCM in advance): 

• Instructor supported online class
• APICS CPIM Learning System printed books, with online access.
• Exam
• 2nd Chance Exam
  • 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 exam.
  • Candidates will ONLY qualify for the 2nd Chance (retake) Exam when they schedule, and take their first exam within 90 days of purchasing their valid Authorization to Test and fail the exam. The 2nd Chance Exam (retake), if issued, will be valid for 6 months. This applies to both the CPIM Part 1 exam, and CPIM Part 2 exam.

Due to the combined discounts associated with FVTC Package option, which includes the instructor supported online course with FVTC, the CPIM Part 1, or Part 2 Learning System printed books with online access, Exam, & 2nd chance exam credit, or any of its components, cannot be returned, refunded or transferred after the books have been ordered.

The fee is $1,840 for ASCM PLUS members ONLY (membership purchased from ASCM in advance).

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 Learning System printed books 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 printed books are included with both the Class option, and the FVTC Package option. Printed materials 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 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 for processing. Be aware that it will be your responsibility to pay any remaining fees that are not covered by the voucher. Contact us directly at APICSOnline@fvtc.edu if you have any questions.

FVTC also offers a FVTC Package Option for each of the APICS CPIM Part 1, and for the APICS CPIM Part 2 online course. It will be the participant’s responsibility to pay FVTC any remaining balance that the Boeing benefit does not cover. The Boeing (LTP) Voucher does not cover the exam fee up front.

Online Classroom Benefits

• Interactive, visual online objects and imagery

• Supportive instructors providing next business day response

• 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. 

Username: cpim
Password: cpim

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Take the Tour

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

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. Use the step-by-step Enrollment Instructions (PDF) if needed. (CPIM Part 1 is required before taking CPIM Part 2). 

3. Payment in full, in USD, 14 calendar days prior to the start date to avoid being dropped. Student account needs to be paid. 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. 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.

If you’ve already purchased your 2021 APICS 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 name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased your Learning System. We will check to see if you qualify for a $300 discount on the CPIM Part 1, or CPIM Part 2 online course fee. You are required to have the current version of the Learning System, to apply for the discount.

This discount does not apply to the FVTC Package Option.

About ASCM
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership. As the largest non-profit association for supply chain, ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world to the newest thought leadership on all aspects of supply chain. ASCM is built on a foundation of APICS certification and training spanning 60 years. Now, ASCM is driving innovation in the industry with new products, services and partnerships that enable companies to further optimize their supply chains, secure their competitive advantage and positively impact their bottom lines. For more information, visit ascm.org.

About APICS
APICS is the industry leader in supply chain certification, training and networking. For more than 60 years, APICS has provided world-class supply chain training and certification to foster supply chain talent and improve end-to-end performance. Now under the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM); APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP); and APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designations continue to set the industry standard. For more information, visit apics.org.