APICS/ASCM Certification Prep Programs
ASCM®, the Association for Supply Chain Management (formerly APICS®), is the global leader and premier source of leading-edge knowledge in operations and supply chain management. ASCM® has developed a comprehensive educational program designed for operations and supply chain professionals, and the northeastern PA campuses of Penn State University are collaborating to offer these prep programs to prepare individuals to take the certification exams.
APICS® Certified Production and Inventory Management
The APICS® CPIM® is the global standard education credential program of the Association of Supply Chain Management, ASCM.
Every ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system uses business rules originating from CPIM's® body of knowledge. Earning an APICS® CPIM® certification shows employers that as a professional you know how to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology that uses data and streamline processes.
CPIM® Overview
CPIM® focuses on the mastery of an organization's internal operations and provides an in-depth understanding of the Fundamentals of Demand Management, Plan Supply, Executing the Supply Plan, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement and Quality Management and Technologies, Strategy and S&OP and provides the knowledge to apply this information across the extended supply chain.
Online Certification Prep Course
APICS CPIM 8.0 prep course is one 48-hour, instructor-led online program (12 weeks). To earn a CPIM designation, the student must pass one exam covering 8 modules of content (exam is not included in registration fee).
This online program, taught by Penn State approved and APICS® certified instructors, is being offered in collaboration with other campuses of Penn State thru online video, classes are originated at Penn State Scranton.
• Dates: September 2 - November 22, 2025
• Days & Times: Thursdays, 6-8 pm and Saturdays, 8-10 am
• Delivery: Online instructor-led training via Zoom
• Registration Deadline: August 27, 2025 to receive hardcopy materials timely; digital downloads will also be available.
• Cost: $2,550 for APICS Members, $2,750 for non-members. Fees include: APICS® CPIM® Learning System Workbook, Student Slide book and access to online study.
Please contact 570-963-2600 for discount code or email scrantonoutreach@psu.edu with copy of your APICS Membership Card
*Students are responsible for their own exams*
APICS® CLTD® (Certified Logistics Transportation and Distribution)
39 Hours of Instruction
Manage the performance of your supply chain and position yourself for success with a Certification in Logistics Transportation and Distribution (CLTD®.)
CLTD® Overview
Meet today’s demands in logistics, transportation and distribution industries in field of supply chain management. This program is designed for traffic managers, logistics managers, warehouse operations and district managers and reverse logistic managers. Seeking the APICS®-CLTD® certification will make you a more valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today's global economy. Program is taught by Penn State approved and APICS® certified instructors. This course is being offered in collaboration with other campuses of Penn State thru video link, Zoom and online platforms.
Length of the program generally consists of 39 instructional hours.
Dates: Coming Soon
Day & Time: 6-9pm
Deliver: Instructor-led videoconferencing via Zoom
Fee: $1,625
Fee includes: APICS® CLTD® Learning System Workbook, Student Slide book and access to online study. Please note student is responsible for scheduling the CLTD® examination.
Interested in this course? Please contact Erica Kunkel at 610-396-6221