CSCP

Certified Supply Chain Professional

The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and certification preparation program based on the APICS CSCP body of knowledge. It is designed for individuals and organizations looking to develop or enhance skills to create and execute a global supply chain management strategy that meets customer needs, reduces cost, and increases profits. This program combines print materials and interactive Web-based study tools. It can be implemented in two learning formats: self-directed and instructor-led. This allows you to choose the most effective learning style for you.

The 2012 APICS CSCP Learning System is more relevant than ever for supply chain professionals. Based upon a recent Global Job Task Analysis, the 2012 APICS CSCP Learning System is enhanced to support the recent content and structural changes to the APICS CSCP exam. Each module was restructured with deeper integration of:

• best practices in the day-to-day functions of supply chain professionals
• technologies that drive improvement in planning and operations 
• techniques necessary to maximize your organization’s efficiency and impact bottom line results.

Recommended by over 90% of users, the APICS CSCP Learning System encompasses end-to-end supply chain best practices for today’s global supply chain. As the only comprehensive preparatory method, the APICS CSCP Learning System is designed to help you best prepare for the APICS CSCP certification exam.

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Eligibility
To be eligible to register for and take the APICS CSCP exam, a candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus two years of related business experience
  Or
• CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM or C.P.M designation plus two years of related business experience
  Or
• Five years of related business experience
  In order to gain eligibility approval, you will need to complete an eligibility form. There is no processing fee associated with the application. Click here for info regarding eligibility submission.
  

Who can benefit?
The APICS CSCP designation is for professionals who are interested in increasing their knowledge and expertise in the field of global supply chain management.

Personal Benefits
The APICS CSCP program will give you more credibility and recognition in your workplace. You can distinguish yourself by committing to continued education that will help you sharpen your skills. This program gives you the opportunity to master supply chain management and all its facets-all on the cutting edge of new developments and concepts.

The APICS CSCP will help you advance your career while giving you the foundation to improve your company's competitive position and profitability.

You can also earn certification maintenance points with the APICS CSCP program. Depending on the course format, earn up to 40 professional development points toward CPIM certification maintenance with a passing score on the APICS CSCP Learning System post-test. Earn another 20 points by passing the APICS CSCP certification exam. For more information visit www.apics.org/certification/maintenance.

Organisational Benefits
From day one, you can apply your APICS CSCP program knowledge to solve everyday work issues. Your knowledge and expertise will make you more valuable.

Course topics
The 2012 APICS CSCP Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and exam preparation program. It consists of three print modules and web-based study tools that reflect the entire APICS Exam Content Manual (ECM) and provides you with a broad view of global end-to-end supply chain management.

Based upon a recent Global Job Task Analysis, the APICS CSCP Learning System modules were restructured with deeper integration of:

• best practices in the day-to-day functions of supply chain professionals, and
• technologies that drive improvement in planning and operations.

View an outline of the topics covered in the APICS CSCP program modules.

Examination information The APICS CSCP designation is the most widely recognized educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals around the world. Demonstrate your mastery of supply chain management best practices by earning your APICS CSCP designation. By earning the APICS CSCP designation, you will demonstrate significant commitment to your profession and your career, distinguish yourself as an industry expert, and excel with your newly acquired specialized knowledge. For more examination information click here.

For further CSCP information click here, or contact the Professional Development Department Tel: +44 (0) 1536 740166, Email: apics@iomnet.org.uk