APICS Webinar
What is a webinar? A webinar is a seminar that you attend from the comfort of your office
or conference room. Webinars utilize Internet technology to offer you convenient education
opportunities without the need to travel out of the office. APICS has recently begun offering
webinars on a variety of topics. For more information, or to register,
go to www.apics.org/Education/Webinars
In-House
Training
Customized, convenient training for your organization!
Imagine the benefits of offering your employees interactive education when they need it
at the time and location best for them. At APICS, we understand that each organization
has unique educational needs, and we offer a flexible solution to meet those needs. Any
of our courses, in any combination, can be customized to meet your requirements.
The APICS In-House education program allows your company to train up to 20
employees at one time for one set price. A qualified APICS instructor, experienced with
adult learning methods and practical content, will bring a course designed for your exact
needs to the location of your choice.
APICS Launches CSCP Certification
There will be three opportunities to take the APICS Certified Supply Chain
Professional (CSCP) exam in 2006. Be the first in your organization to
obtain the APICS CSCP credential. APICS is now accepting applications for
the June 17 and December 2 testing dates. The pilot exam took place on
March 11.
To earn the CSCP designation, candidates must pass a single comprehensive
exam. The exam consists of 175 multiple-choice questions and will be
delivered via paper-and-pencil administrations in 2006. Before
registering, candidates must submit an application to document eligibility
to take the CSCP exam.
To be eligible to test for the CSCP exam, a candidate must meet one of
the following criteria:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus two years of related business experience,
CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation plus two years of related business experience,
Five years of related business experience.
APICS will review all applications and notify applicants whether their applications are approved
or denied. Once a candidate’s application is approved, they may register
for the exam.
Preparing for the CSCP Exam
To prepare for the CSCP exam, the CSCP Learning System is your best resource.
The learning system is a comprehensive course that covers the entire CSCP
body of knowledge, and contains everything needed to prepare for the CSCP
exam. It combines print materials with interactive online tools to deliver
a customized learning experience.
The Fairfield County Chapter will be offering an Instructor led course for
this certification exam at Bigelow Tea in Fairfield starting this
September. Please contact Mike Okrent at
okrent3209@aol.com for further information.
To learn more about the CSCP program and find out how you can get started on
earning your CSCP designation, visit www.apics.org/CSCP.
CPIM
and CIRM Courseware and Certification Information
To find out more detail on the
following certifications, just
click on one of the modules below.
Applied Manufacturing Education Series (AMES)
APICS’ Applied Manufacturing Education Series (AMES) delivers the education
that will make you and your company leaders in your industry. APICS has a proven
record helping organizations increase productivity and reduce costs from the
executive suite to the factory floor.
AMES has a comprehensive "teaching system" developed by leading
manufacturing and learning process experts that provides a solid foundation in
basic manufacturing principals. It focuses on practical solutions to real-life
manufacturing problems.
Flexible training alternatives are inherent to the AMES program. You can:
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Choose either your own experienced professionals or a qualified APICS
instructor to present the courseware.
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Choose from intensive
multi-day sessions or multiple two- or three-hour classes.
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Customize sessions to provide information with practical applications to your
company’s unique work environment.
AMES Courseware Modules:
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Master Planning
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Material Requirements Planning
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Inventory Management
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Capacity Requirements Planning
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Production Activity Control
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Just-in-Time