APICS, the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management,
provides comprehensive education and training programs that significantly improve an individual’s
understanding of operations management practices, strategies, and concepts. The APICS body of
knowledge consists of education, research, and standards developed by leading practitioners and
academicians. Through regular expansion and refinement, the APICS body of knowledge offers the
most expert, current, and relevant education to the growing operations management community.
Individuals seeking leading-edge solutions to increase their knowledge and advance their careers
and organizations interested in building a skilled, innovative, and productive workforce will benefit
from APICS education—the standard for excellence in operations management.
Through the APICS body of knowledge, individuals:
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Sharpen their skills and command of operations management by taking advantage of hands-
on interactive training through APICS national workshops, online classes, Webinars, and
local chapter certification review courses and workshops.
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Validate their knowledge and skill set in the field of operations management through
internationally recognized certification programs, APICS Certified in Production and
Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified in Integrated Resource Management
(CIRM). Education leading to certification is delivered using APICS’proprietary courseware
and time-tested study materials, including the
APICS Dictionary, the global standard for
terms and definitions used in the field.
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Gain insight and share experiences with peers and industry experts, locally and worldwide,
through daily online- community discussions, monthly chapter meetings, workshops, and
the annual APICS International Conference and Exposition.
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Keep abreast of industry developments through the award- winning
APICS Magazine, local
chapter newsletters, APICS e- News, and exclusive online resources such as news feeds,
white papers, educational offerings, career listings, and virtual community interactions.
Through the APICS body of knowledge, employers:
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Train their employees to be better prepared, more knowledgeable, more capable, more
productive, and able to contribute to a successful bottom line.
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Validate their employees’ operations management knowledge through support of APICS
certification.
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Encourage and support their employees’ participation in APICS to enhance their leadership
skills and professional network, which leads to greater self-confidence and improved
productivity.
