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APICS - Preparation for CSCP Exam
SCP 8000
Exam eligibility information:
The APICS CSCP examination is available to individuals who have relevant work experience and education. To be eligible for 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
- CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation plus two years of related business experience
- Five years of related business experience.
APICS CSCP Exam Application Dates:
Exam Date: June 20, 2009
Eligibility Application Deadline: April 24, 2009
Exam Registration Date: May 8, 2009
Take Your Supply Chain Career to a New Level!
Customers in today’s complex global marketplace expect high quality, low prices, fast turnaround, and on-time delivery. To successfully compete, organizations have improved supply chain management practices and as a result, well-trained, well-educated supply chain professionals are playing an increasingly important role in their organizations.
The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program will help you develop into a supply chain leader who can create and execute a supply chain strategy that meets customer needs, reduces costs, and increases profits. With the APICS CSCP designation, you’ll increase your value to employers who know that a well-run supply chain is a key component of a forward-looking and competitive enterprise.
Is the APICS CSCP Designation Right for You?
Are you an operations or supply chain management professional who
- is interested in obtaining more depth of knowledge and understanding in the areas of supplier and customer relations, international trade, the use of information technology to enable the supply chain or physical logistics?
- is a supply chain consultant or instructor?
- works with enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems?
If so, the APICS CSCP designation will enable you to advance your career through superior supply chain management practices that will improve your company’s competitive position and profitability.
APICS The Association for Operations Management, the global leader and premier source of leading-edge knowledge in operations management, has developed the first comprehensive educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals -- the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
The APICS CSCP program takes a broad view of the field, extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire supply chain -- from the supplier, through the company, to the end consumer. 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.
What Will I Study?
The APICS CSCP program will equip you with the knowledge and skills demanded of supply chain leaders in all sectors of the worldwide economy, including service, manufacturing, and government. Individuals will review:
- designing a successful supply chain strategy;
- effectively managing supplier and customer relationships;
- recognizing how logistics, technology, and data can enhance performance;
- and how to seamlessly incorporate all processes to increase customer satisfaction and improve the organization’s bottom line.
The APICS CSCP Learning System
To earn the APICS CSCP designation, candidates must meet eligibility requirements and pass the APICS CSCP exam. To help you get started, APICS has developed the APICS CSCP Learning System, a comprehensive professional development and exam preparation program. It combines print materials with online components to deliver a customized learning experience. The APICS CSCP Learning System is included in the tuition for CPCC's CSCP exam prep course.
The learning system is divided into four modules:
- Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
- Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics
- Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
- Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management
To find out more, learn about eligibility requirements, or try a free demo of the learning system, visit www.apics.org/CSCP.
Registration for Spring 2009 begins November 11!
- Dates: Fridays, 4/3/09 - 6/12/09
- Class meets only on these dates: 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29, 6/12
- Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Location: CPCC Harris Campus (click for link to map)
- Cost: $1999* -- includes materials (CSCP Learning System Manuals & Learning System online software ) and CAPS* fee
- Course Number: SCP 8000-01
*CAPS fee: A $4 CAPS fee (Campus Access, Parking and Security) is required for Continuing Education courses that meet on college campuses.
To register, contact Corporate & Continuing Education customer service at 704.330.4223.
For more information, contact:
Bert Pike, Program Developer
704-330-4628