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CPIM Exams FAQs

How do I obtain an APICS customer number?
If you are already an APICS member, your membership number is your APICS customer number. If you have taken an APICS exam in the past, a customer number has already been assigned to you. If you are unsure, please contact the IOM by email apics@iomnet.org.uk to obtain your correct customer number.

If you are planning to take an APICS exam for the first time and have never contacted APICS before, please contact APICS directly to obtain this, at service@apics.org or call 1-800-444-2742 or +1-773-867-1777.

What are the registration deadlines for each exam administration?

March exam: February 4, 2011
June exam: May 20, 2011
September exam: August 12, 2011
December exam: October 17, 2011

Please note that these deadlines are final and your registration information should reach the IOM well in advance of these dates to avoid disappointment.

Cost: (per exam)
APICS/IOM Member - £160
Non-Member - £185

An examination form can be downloaded here

Examination Venues:

The examination in London is being held at:

The Cumberland Hotel
Great Cumberland Place
Marble Arch
London
W1H 7DL
(Test Centre ID: 2682)

For further details click here.

The examination in Manchester is being held at:

The Portland by Thistle
3-5 Portland Street
Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester
M1 6DP
(Test Centre ID: 2660)

For further details click here.


How should I prepare for each exam?
How you study and the amount of time you spend studying will depend on the exam you are taking and your knowledge of the concepts being tested. All candidates should order the Exam Content Manual before beginning the certification process. Contact the IOM Knowledge Centre to order on Tel: +44 (0) 1536 740167, Email: books@iomnet.org.uk

What may I bring to the exam?
You must bring proper identification. Other than an English-foreign language dictionary and a nonprogrammable calculator, you may not bring any materials into the exam room. Scratch paper is provided.

If I have an unexcused absence from my exam and have not cancelled, why do I forfeit my fee?
The exam space has been reserved for you and is held until cancellation is received. APICS pays the test vendor for all reserved seats, whether or not a candidate takes the exam.

How many paper-and-pencil APICS CPIM exams may I take in one day?
You may take one exam in the morning and one in the afternoon.

How much time is allotted for each test?
Candidates are allotted three hours to complete each exam. No breaks are given.

Who can I contact if I have comments about my testing experience?
Candidates who have comments about their testing experience can contact the IOM at apics@iomnet.org.uk. You can also submit comments, test centre complaints or feedback on exam content by writing to:

APICS International Certification
8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60631
U.S.A.

The Institute of Operations Management, CILT(UK), Earlstrees Court, Earlstrees Road, Corby, Northants NN17 4AX.
Tel: 01536 740105. Fax: 01536 740101. Email: info@iomnet.org.uk
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