Register now for our online certification exam prep courses for APICS designations that recognize expertise in supply chain management.
Are you ready to advance your career as a supply chain professional? If so, an APICS certification from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) may help you take that next step.
Thanks to an alliance with ASCM, University of Maryland Global Campus is proud to offer in-depth preparatory online courses specializing in APICS-focused supply chain education. By enrolling in a certification prep course, you can enhance your understanding of supply chain management, gain valuable new career skills, and get help in preparation for your certification exam.
What Is APICS?
Globally recognized and highly respected in the supply chain management industry, APICS (the certification, learning, and development arm of ASCM) helps supply chain leaders and professionals stay active and up-to-date on their skills and knowledge through industry-standard certifications and credentials. Whether you're looking to advance your career, demonstrate your mastery of supply chain logistics, or increase your knowledge base in a specific topic, an APICS certification from ASCM can help you reach your goals as a supply chain professional.
Online CPIM 8.0 Prep Course
UMGC offers a prep course for the Certified in Planning and Inventory Management 8.0 (CPIM 8.0) certification. This 12-week, non-credit, online CPIM certification prep course follows the official CPIM learning system and is taught by an experienced instructor with supply chain expertise. In this course, you will study six different modules that are designed to fully prepare you for your CPIM exam. Topics of study include fundamentals of demand management, inventory management, and more.
Online CSCP Prep Course
UMGC offers a prep course for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification. This is a 12-week, non-credit online prep course that follows the official CSCP Learning System and is taught by an experienced instructor. Topics of study include global supply chain networks, internal operations and inventory, and more.
To be eligible to take the CSCP exam, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Have three or more years of supply chain-related business experience
- Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent credential
- Hold an active CPIM, CPIM-F, CIRM, SCOR-P, CPM, CPSM, CTL, CLTD, CLTD-F, or CSM designation
Online Supply Chain Technology Certificate Prep Course
Looking for a quicker way to stand out in the supply chain field? Prepare for the ASCM Supply Chain Technology Certificate, which helps you demonstrate your expertise in supply chain strategy, proves your ability to lead a major transformation project, and sets you apart from the competition—paving the way for new professional opportunities. In this 6-week prep course at UMGC, you’ll learn about the newest supply chain technologies through case studies from globally recognized organizations.
Coming Soon: Certified in Logistics, Transportation, & Distribution (CLTD)
Logistics is top-of-mind for every company who delivers products to customers. By earning the Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) designation, you’ll learn best practices along with the latest strategies and trends so you can lead in the logistics, transportation, and distribution sectors.
How to Get Started & Important Information
Follow the five steps below to register for the online CPIM or CSCP certification preparation courses and take the CPIM or CSCP exams.
- Determine if you meet the CPIM or CSCP eligibility requirements or if the Supply Chain Technology Certificate is right for you.
- Enroll in a UMGC Certification Preparation Course.
- Apply for the CPIM, CSCP, or Supply Chain Technology Certificate exams.
- Prepare for the certification exam with expert guidance from UMGC.
- Take the exam and leverage your certification.
You are not officially registered for the course until full payment has been received:
- If you are registering for the CPIM 8.0 prep course, full payment of $2,495 (materials included) is due upon registration.
- If you are registering for the CSCP prep course, full payment of $2,400 (materials included) is due upon registration.
- If you are registering for the Supply Chain Technology Certificate prep course, full payment of $695 (materials included) is due upon registration.
In order to pay your bill, please visit the appropriate course page on our Workforce Forward platform, listed below. Then, add the course to your cart, create an account, and submit payment.
- Workforce Forward: CPIM
- Workforce Forward: CSCP
- Workforce Forward: Supply Chain Technology Certificate
* Federal Financial Aid, USM Tuition Benefits and partial payment plans are not available for this course.
** If you are a military servicemember, please check with your Education Services Officer (ESO) to find out if this course can be covered by Tuition Assistance under current military rules and regulations.
