CPIM Course in India – APICS Certified in Planning & Inventory Management

APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) is a globally recognised certification from ASCM / APICS that validates your expertise in demand planning, production planning, inventory control, and distribution, and is highly valued in India’s fast-growing manufacturing, automotive, engineering, FMCG, and e-commerce sectors.

Anyone with a basic academic background and interest in supply chain or operations can start preparing for CPIM, including fresh graduates, early-career professionals, and experienced managers from domains like supply chain, warehousing, production, procurement, and logistics.

ASCM does not impose strict academic prerequisites for appearing in the CPIM exam, but we recommend at least a high school diploma (10+2) and a basic understanding of business processes, which we help you build through foundation sessions and doubt-clearing support.

The CPIM 8.0 exam is computer-based and multiple choice, with a duration of 3.5 hours, 150 MCQs in a single exam, and a passing score of 300 out of 350 on a scaled score, available at authorised test centres or via remote proctoring as per ASCM policies.

Most working professionals in India require 3–6 months of focused preparation depending on their prior exposure to planning and supply chain, weekly study time of around 6–8 hours, and whether they choose live classes or self-paced recorded sessions.

CPIM focuses on internal operations such as demand planning, master planning, MRP, CRP, production, inventory, and distribution, while CSCP covers end-to-end global supply chains including suppliers, logistics partners, and customers, making CPIM the better first step if you want planning and production-focused roles in India.

APICS CPIM strengthens your positioning for planner, scheduler, inventory, and operations roles, deepens your understanding of MRP, S&OP, forecasting, and distribution, improves salary growth and promotion prospects, and is recognised by MNCs, Big 4 firms, and leading Indian manufacturers and banks.

After CPIM, learners in India typically move into roles such as Demand Planner or Supply Planner, Production Planner or Production Scheduler, Inventory Planner or Inventory Analyst, Material Planner or Materials Manager, Warehouse and Distribution Manager, Supply Chain Analyst or Executive, and Operations Manager with a planning focus.

Salaries depend on experience, city, industry, and company size, but CPIM-certified professionals in India broadly see ranges of ₹4–7 LPA at early-career level, ₹7–14 LPA for mid-career planners and analysts, and ₹10–22+ LPA for managers in supply chain and operations.

There are two main costs: the training fee payable to EduDelphi, which varies by mode, offers, and whether you choose bundles, and the exam fee payable directly to ASCM / APICS, with current indicative global rates of about USD 1,215 for ASCM members and USD 1,690 for non-members, which we help you interpret in INR along with EMI options.

Yes, APICS CPIM is highly valued across Indian manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, pharma, logistics, 3PL, and consulting organisations, and is frequently specified or preferred in job descriptions for planning and inventory-focused roles.

Yes, our Live Interactive Online CPIM classes are designed for professionals across all Indian states and cities, including Tier-2 and Tier-3 locations, with live sessions, real-time Q&A, and LMS recordings for revision.

Yes, we offer a self-paced CPIM video course that includes topic-wise recorded sessions, APICS-aligned study materials, practice questions, mock tests, LMS access, and scheduled live doubt-clearing clinics, and you can optionally add a short live exam bootcamp.

CPIM is rigorous but manageable with structured preparation and guidance, as the exam tests conceptual understanding and application rather than rote memorisation, and our exam-focused teaching, mock tests, and revision classes are designed to help you achieve the 300/350 scaled score confidently.

You receive APICS-aligned study materials and exam kits, concept-focused slide decks, access to LMS recordings, quizzes, and practice sets, full-length mock exams and question banks, and guidance on effectively using ASCM resources if you choose relevant bundles.

ASCM conducts CPIM exams via authorised computer-based testing centres in major Indian cities such as Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, as well as via remote proctoring from home or office as per current policies.

You register by creating or logging into your ASCM account, purchasing CPIM exam credit or a bundle with membership and materials, receiving your authorisation and scheduling details, and then booking a test centre or remote proctoring slot, with our team guiding you through each step.

Yes, we provide corporate CPIM training for manufacturing and service organisations across India via online instructor-led sessions for distributed teams, on-site in-house workshops where feasible, and customised blended programmes with assessments and reporting.

Yes, motivated final-year students and fresh graduates can start CPIM preparation to gain a strong edge in campus interviews and entry-level roles in supply chain, operations, and planning, with faculty using simple Indian case studies to build understanding.

You can begin by requesting the course brochure and syllabus, speaking with our programme advisor for profile evaluation and fee details, choosing between Live Online and Self-Paced modes, and enrolling to get immediate LMS access and a structured study plan.