Certified in Planning and Inventory Management Version 9.0 (CPIM 9.0)

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Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, our CPIM 9.0 course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the critical concepts and practices required to optimize supply chain operations. Please contact admin@wmcgalway.com to register and for cost enquiry.

Description

60-Hour Instructor-Led Programme 

Structured mastery for a rigorous certification. 

Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) is an in-demand, globally recognised certification. 
Our expanded 60-hour structure is deliberately designed to support deeper understanding, applied integration and confident exam readiness. 

Next Cohort & Delivery Format

  • Start Date: 26 September 2026 
  • Schedule: Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Irish Time) 
  • Delivery: 60 hours live online instructor-led sessions 
  • Format: Structured 15-session programme including dedicated exam mastery workshops 

 Cohort sizes are limited to maintain an interactive learning environment.  

Who This Programme Is For

  • Supply chain and planning professionals 
  • Operations and production managers 
  • Inventory and materials leaders 
  • High-potential operational talent 
  • Organisations building structured internal capability  

Course Outcomes 

Participants will: 

  • Strengthen end-to-end planning and inventory knowledge 
  • Apply structured operational frameworks 
  • Improve planning accuracy and alignment 
  • Approach certification with confidence and preparation  

Course Modules

  1. Supply Chain and Strategy 
  2. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) 
  3. Demand – Planning and Management 
  4. Internal Supply – Planning and Management 
  5. External Supply & Key Support Functions 
  6. Inventory – Planning and Management 
  7. Detailed Schedules – Planning, Management and Execution 
  8. Distribution – Planning and Management 
  9. Quality, Business Investments, and Continuous Improvement  

Examination 

  • Exam duration: 3.5 hours (One exam covering 8 modules) 
  • No. of questions: 150 
  • Score range: 200 to 350 
  • Passing score: 300 and above 
  • Computer-based examination  

Programme Investment 

The programme investment includes comprehensive certification preparation: 

  • 60 hours instructor-led delivery 
  • Official learning system access 
  • Examination credit (including one repeat opportunity) 
  • Annual professional membership 

Corporate and individual enrolment options are available. 

For detailed programme information and funding guidance, please contact: 
admin@wmcgalway.com   

Funding Support 

Funding support may be available for eligible participants, subject to Skillnet approval. 

Contact admin@wmcgalway.com for details. 

Advance your supply chain capability with structured, expert-led preparation for CPIM certification. 

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