Certified Inventory Management Courses At MCC

 McHenry County College Workforce, Community and Business Programs Department is offering APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preparation courses beginning with the Basics of Supply Chain  Management. This course will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 29 through Feb. 19, 2013.

APICS, the Association for Operations Management, is the leader in membership, certification, and education programs for operations and supply chain management professionals. This series is being facilitated by Marty Gartner, certified APICS instructor with over 30 years of materials, supply chain and project management experience.

The Basics of the Supply Chain Management module is the foundation/gateway to the APICS Body of Knowledge. Participants will learn the processes necessary in managing the complete flow of materials, information, and dollars in a supply chain from suppliers to customers. Supply chain concepts are introduced and basic principles emphasized, as are relationships among activities in the supply chain.

APICS certification programs are recognized worldwide as the standard of professional excellence in operations management. By defining common terminology, practices, and knowledge, APICS certifications improve performance of individuals and organizations.

APICS certification enables participants to gain leadership expertise that leads to greater confidence, recognition, and professional success. A CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in any of the following areas: production and inventory management, operations, supply chain management, procurement, materials management, purchasing, and distribution/logistics.

Cost of the Basic of Supply Chain Management course is $930.  Use course ID: NTE S23 001.  Future certification prep courses offered at the Shah Center include: Master Planning of Resources, in April;  Detailed Scheduling and Planning, in June, Execution and Control of Operations, in September and Strategic Management of Resources, in November.  All of the APICS CPIM courses have a half-day of test preparation included in the schedule.

The Workforce, Community and Business courses are available to bring to a company's facility and customizable for each company’s needs. This program will be held at the Shah Center at 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry. To register, call (815) 455-8588.  For more information, contact the Shah Center at (815) 455-8593 or shahcenter@mchenry.edu.