IPICS Certificate in Production & Inventory Management

About the Course

The CPIM is an internationally recognised qualification that has been awarded to 55,000 people worldwide since 1973. The programme covers the latest concepts and techniques in the field of supply chain management. It is aimed at those who work, or plan to work, in the areas of materials management, logistics or supply chain management.

Title of Award: Certificate in Production and Inventory Management
Programme Code: TA_BPIMG_Q
Duration: 2 years
Timetable: 1 evening per week
Professional Institute: The Supply Chain Management Institute
Commences: September 2010

Entry Level

Candidates should have a Leaving Certificate with five subjects including English and Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. Mature students may be exempted from this requirement if their career development to date demonstrates the ability and motivation to succeed on the programme. Applicants may be required to undertake an aptitude test and/or attend an interview.

All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English. Enquiries relating to entry requirements should be directed to IPICS, Unit 2A, Kilnap Business & Technology Park, Old Mallow Road, Cork City, Ireland. Tel: +353 21 490 9700.
E-mail: enquiries@ipics.ie

Course Content / Timetable

Course Content
Year 1
Day	Time	Winter Semester
Wed	18:00-21:30 (weeks 1-10)	Basics of Supply Chain Management
Wed	18:00-21:30 (weeks 11-20)	Master Planning of Resources
Wed	18:00-21:30 (weeks 21-30)	Detailed Scheduling & Planning
Day	Time	Spring Semester
Wed	18:00-21:30 (weeks 1-10)	Basics of Supply Chain Management
Wed	18:00-21:30 (weeks 11-20	Master Planning of Resources
Wed	18:00-21:30 (weeks 21-30)	Detailed Scheduling & Planning
Note: Times & days of classes are indicative only and are subject to change

**Year 2**
Day	Time	Winter Semester
Thu	18:00-21:30 (weeks 1-10)	Execution & Control of Operations
Thu	18:00-21:30 (weeks 11-20)	Strategic Management of Resources
Day	Time	Spring Semester
Thu	18:00-21:30 (weeks 1-10)	Execution & Control of Operations
Thu	18:00-21:30 (weeks 11-20	Strategic Management of Resources
Note: Times & days of classes are indicative only and are subject to change

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Career Opportunities

The CPIM was launched by US trade association APICS in 1973 to provide a common basis for individuals to assess their knowledge in the evolving field of materials management. Since then, APICS certification has become recognised around the world as a standard of professional competence in supply chain management. This qualification is a must for those working in managerial roles within supply chain/distribution or planning to do so.

Graduate Profiles

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Fees & Funding

ITT Dublin Fees
Year 1: €2425 (includes ITT Dublin registration fee and course text books)
Year 2: €1625 (includes ITT Dublin registration fee and course text books)

IPICS Fees
As this is a professional qualification, fees are also payable to IPICS and you must register with IPICS separately. Further information is available from IPICS, Unit 2A, Kilnap, Business & Technology Park, Old Mallow Road, Cork City. Tel: +353 21 490 9700.
Email: enquiries@ipics.ie.

How To Apply

Pay full fees before August 31st and get a 5% reduction on your tuition fees.

Apply online now

Application forms for 2010/11 are available to download here. Please make sure to select the Professional Institute application form.

Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie

Please ensure to inlcude all relevant documentation and payment with your application form as incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to you.

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