Course Schedule
APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries.
The current courses being offered as part of the Production and
Inventory Management Certificate with Okanagan College are:
Please note: Course start dates have
changed as stated below.
Master Planning of Resources (MPR)
January 12th to March 30th, 2010
Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Instructor: David Shaw
Course Cost: $517.00 (course code PIM027)
Strategic Management of Resources (SMR)
January 21st to April 1st, 2010
Thursdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Instructor: Boyd Tyerman
Course Cost: $517.00 (course code PIM030)
How to Register
Call Okanagan College, Kelowna Centre
Phone: (250) 862-5480
Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058
Future Course Schedule by Semester
| Fall 2009 | Winter 2010 | Spring 2010 |
| Sep to Dec | Jan to Apr | Apr to Jun |
| Execution and Control of Operations | Strategic Management of Resources | |
| Basics of Supply Chain Management | Master Planning of Resources | Detailed Scheduling and Planning |
| Fall 2010 | Winter 2011 | Spring 2011 |
| Sep to Dec | Jan to Apr | Apr to Jun |
| Basics of Supply Chain Management | Master Planning of Resources | Detailed Scheduling and Planning |
| Execution and Control of Operations | Strategic Management of Resources | |
Certified in Production
and Inventory Management
Because efficient production and inventory management systems are
crucial to your company’s success, you want to acquire an in-depth
understanding of the latest techniques and trends in operation around
the world. Achieve this goal by completing the Production and Inventory
Management certificate program offered at Okanagan College.
This program also helps to prepare students to write the APICS Educational Society
for Resource Management exams (separate registration and fees) and thereby achieve international
designation as being Certified in Production and Inventory Management
(CPIM). Holding a CPIM credential confirms that you understand the
design, operation, and control of systems for the manufacture and
distribution of products and services.
In this program, you will become knowledgeable in a variety of skills
including production planning, material and capacity requirements
planning, manufacturing excellence, just-in-time ordering, and other
related systems and technologies. Your ability to predict outcomes
accurately will help boost your company’s productivity and
competitiveness.
APICS CPIM Certification
APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries.
Experience the Power of Knowledge
Continuing education is the key to professional growth in today’s
competitive workforce. To provide you with the latest in industry tools,
techniques, and terminology, APICS has developed comprehensive
educational and certification programs designed to meet the needs of any
resource management professional.
Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 manufacturing
professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related
to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material
requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and
operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements,
supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.
The APICS Okanagan Chapter has teamed together with Okanagan University
College to offer courses to help prepare candidates for the APICS CPIM
International Certification Exam while earning an OUC Production
Inventory Management Certificate.
Benefits of CPIM
A CPIM education can help you to
- Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management
- Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization's supply chain
- Streamline operations through accurate forecasting
- Predict outcomes more accurately
- Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services Just-in-Time
- Increase profitability by optimizing your organization's inventory investment
- Enhance your credibility among peers, employers, and customers
Who should earn the CPIM designation?
A CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in
- Production and inventory management
- Operations
- Supply chain management
- Procurement
- Materials management
- Purchasing
The format, function, and preparation methods are different for each
program, offering a unique experience with each course!