The CSCP program takes a broad view of the field, extending beyond internal operations to encompass all the steps throughout the supply chain—from the supplier, through the company, to the end consumer—and provides you with the knowledge to effectively manage the integration of these activities to maximize a company's value chain.
New: Looking to earn college credit for taking a CSCP course? APICS Los Angeles Chapter has teamed up with Cal State University - Dominguez Hills to provide college credit for selected CSCP courses. Attendees will earn 3 credit hours through CSU-DH Extended Studies. Register for the CSCP - College Credit course noted below.
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Course Description
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Starts/Ends |
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Location |
Early Registration* |
| CSCP 15 Session | 04/14/21 - 07/21/21 |
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5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | APICS Los Angeles Training Facility | 04/04/21 at 5:00 p.m. PST |
| CSCP 15 Session | 09/15/21 - 12/22/21 | Wed | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | APICS Los Angeles Training Facility | 09/05/21 at 5:00 p.m. PST |
| CSCP Saturdays | Submit a Course Interest form | Sat | TBD | APICS Los Angeles Training Facility | TBD |
| CSCP 5-Day | Submit a Course Interest form | TBD | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Reviews: TBD | APICS Los Angeles Training Facility | TBD |
| CSCP Distance Learning | Varies | 3 Sessions | Varies | APICS Los Angeles Training Facility | Registrations accepted all year. No deadline. |
* Must register and pay by early registration deadline noted above for discounted early registration fees.
Note: All session may include online introduction or review sessions. Additional exam fee will be charged for Distance Learning candidates planning to test outside North America.
Course Description |
Member Type
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Standard Course Fee
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Upgrade Course Fee
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ADDER:
Late Registration
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Online Course Fee
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| CSCP | APICS Plus Member* | $ 1,995 | $ 2,495 | $ 100 | $ 200 |
| CSCP | APICS Core Member* | $ 2,095 | $ 2,595 | $ 100 | $ 200 |
| CSCP | Non-Member | $ 2,295 | $ 2,795 | $ 100 | $ 200 |
| CSCP | LAPICS Student Chapter or Board Member** | $ 998 | $ 1,248 | $ 100 | N/A |
Description of Course Fee Options
| Description | Standard Course | Upgrade Course | The fine print... |
| APICS Plus Membership |  | | Non-Members will receive a one-year APICS Plus Membership; Core APICS members will receive a prorated increase to APICS Plus member (same expiration date). No portion of the Membership fee is refundable; membership fees are not prorated nor refundable in the event of a course cancellation by a student. |
| 2017 CSCP Learning System | | | Print Version |
| 2017 CSCP Exam Content Manual | | | Included in Print Version |
| Supplemental Learning Materials | | | For course participation |
| 2017 CSCP e-Learning System | | CSCP Online e-learning system to include practice quizzes, exams, and supplemental online learning materials | |
| 2017 PowerPoint Course Slidebook | | Printout of course slides for note-taking | |
| CSCP Exam Credit | | Exam is administered by Pearson Vue). All students must request, schedule, and take exam within 90 days from last class date or exam credit is voided. No transfer of exam credit allowed and no portion of exam credit is refundable after the first day of class. | |
| Exam Re-Take Fee Guarantee | | Applies to APICS Los Angeles Chapter Members. Must meet retake fee requirements. | |
| Admittance to one (1) designated Chapter Professional Development Meeting (PDM) | | Held during the course, provided the student is pre-registered before the deadline. Participants must pre-register separately for each event by the course early registration deadline and select the payment option “Current Course Attendee." A Deposit is required and is refunded at the event; upon request, the deposit may be applied to support the event's selected Community Partnership. |
Description of Course Format
CSCP Distance Learning: This course is designed for the student who has confidence in their self-study capability but wants some guidance to help pass the exam. Its appeal is a reduced cost and time commitment as compared to the 14-session course. The 3 sessions are scheduled 2-3 weeks apart to allow for self-study and ends with a final exam. Distance Learning package for CSCP includes above materials PLUS:
- Email tutor support for up to 10 hours over 10 weeks from date of delivery of distance learning materials
- Substitute 5 hours of email support for an optional half day tutorial for up to 5 hours for groups of 3 or more.
- In addition, private tutor-only sessions (online or in-person) or additional hours of support are available for a nominal fee.
- Membership and Exam Credit fees are not refundable.
- In addition to the any charges for any used materials billable at the APICS Member rate:
- Before the early registration deadline: $100.00 processing fee
- Before the First Day of class: $200.00 processing fee
- First Day of Class through Second Day of Class: $400.00 processing fee
- No refunds are issued after second day of class
• Learn to boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation
• Discover how to positively affect lead times, inventory, productivity, and bottom-line profitability
• Understand how to manage the integration and coordination of activities to achieve reduced costs and increase efficiencies and customer service
• Gain the knowledge to effectively and efficiently manage worldwide supply chain activities
• Achieve greater confidence and peer and industry recognition
• Enjoy the potential for career advancement and increased earnings.
Benefits can help you to achieve the competencies necessary for a Supply Chain Manager. (For more information, download the APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model.)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus two years of related business experience, or
• CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation plus two years of related business experience, or
• Five years of related business experience.
Whether or not you choose to self-study for the exam or take a course, you will need to purchase the CSCP e-Learning System to prepare for the exam. The CSCP e-Learning System for the Upgrade Package consists of both printed and e-learning material. The printed material includes five books covering three modules. The online material consists of:
• Pre- and Post-tests
• Module-specific tests
• Online glossary
• e-flashcards
• Reports
• Exam Content Manual
More information about CSCP on the APICS website.
More information on the CSCP Learning System and a free demo.
- Visit the APICS Certification FAQ page for answers to questions about the CSCP program.
- CSCP designees must maintain certification every five years through the CSCP Certification Maintenance program.