Certificate in Production and Inventory Management

ASCM Certification Review Workshops

ASCM®, the Association for Supply Chain Management (previously APICS®), is the global leader and premier source of leading-edge knowledge in operations and supply chain management. The organization has developed this comprehensive educational program designed for operations and supply chain professionals. The CPIM designation is the global standard of expertise for operations professional. The northeastern PA campuses of Penn State are collaborating to offer these review workshops.

The program provides professionals with the skill set necessary to understand and manage the integration and coordination of activities within today’s increasingly intricate supply chains. This program is recommended for professionals involved in purchasing, planning, production, finance, marketing, sales, engineering, quality, and shipping/receiving.

Instructional Format

You can take these workshops in person at the Penn State Berks campus, or you can attend from your home or office using Zoom, an internet-based video-conferencing platform.

Cost

$2,645 - APICS Non-Member registration includes Module I fee plus a voucher for the first of two exams.
$2,945 - APICS Non-Member registration includes Module II fee plus a voucher for the second of two exams.

APICS PLUS Member Cost

$3,750 - This bundle pricing is offered exclusively to APICS Plus Members and includes the registration fee for both Module I and Module II courses plus 2 exam vouchers (vouchers must be used within 6 months ($1,840 savings over non-member cost). The APICS website has more information on APICS Professional Membership Program or becoming a PLUS Member.

Spring 2019 Courses & Registration

Module I: Basics of Supply Chain Management - OPMGT 5090C (32 hours)
Description: The content covers basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials that represents a supply chain from suppliers to customers. Supply chain concepts, basic terminology and relationships among activities in the supply chain are introduced. This course is a prerequisite for APICS CPIM Part 2.

Module II:
Strategic Management of Resources, Master Planning of Resources, Detailed Scheduling and Planning, and Execution and Control of Operations

 

Contact Erica Kunkel at els5014@psu.edu if you are interested in this program.