Class Scheduling, Format and Information Annual Schedule of Classes

We provide ONLINE classes with a regular

schedule during the year. As we confirm your

registration, we finalize the schedule as needed.

For ONLINE classes we need a min of 4

registrations to confirm the schedule. We usually

start classes 3 times a year;

● January/February

● May/June

● September/October

For IN-PERSON classes we place you into our

planned class roster by your preferred region as

demand is identified;

● Metro Denver

● Broomfield/Boulder/Longmont

● Loveland/Ft Collins/Greeley/Cheyenne

Classes with insufficient enrollment are

rescheduled to the next cycle.

What’s included?

● APICS cert review course includes the

courseware

● APICS Learning System

● Access to the APICS e-learning back office

with practice resources and diagnostic tests

● APICS Dictionary

● One Exam Credit Voucher per module, (CPIM

has 2)

● Instructor supplied materials

● ASCM Plus membership is required for the

certification programs and is purchased

additionally from ASCM directly.

Format

● On-line classes with a Live Instructor, flexible

schedules available.

● Weekday classes are generally 3 hrs one

evening per week, typically 5P to 8P for the

duration.

○ CPIM = 25 weeks

○ CSCP and CLTD = 13 weeks.

● Weekend classes are generally 8 hours on

Saturdays allowing for 1 hour for lunch,

running 8A-5P.

○ CPIM = 9 weeks for both parts

with a break between

○ CSCP and CLTD = 5 weeks.

● A new option – 5 days consecutively -

when you just want to get it done quickly!

● A minimum of 4 paid registrations to make

a class.

ASCM Membership

Joining ASCM is quick and easy. Annual dues start

at $220 per year or $17 per month. More

information is available here. Membership will be

added to any educational seminar if not already a

member.

Certified in Planning & Inventory Management Cost: $3699 + ASCM Membership

Recommended prerequisite for CSCP/CLTD.

This comprehensive course is to help prepare professionals for the CPIM

exams.

Part 1 : Basics of Supply Chain Manage

Part 2: Going into a wide range of topics in more depth.

Designed as the world’s leading foundation on supply chain management for the practitioner managing strategies,

tactics and operational decisions for a factory or a contract supplier. CPIM is based on APICS body of knowledge for

CPIM certification with 2 exams known as the CPIM Exam Content Manual.

The full CPIM is (add ASCM “PLUS” membership) and can be purchased in 2 parts. This course will include TFC, The

Fresh Connection SC Simulation platform in the Part 2 class.

The APICS CPIM program takes an in-depth look at the production and inventory activities within the internal

operations of a company and provides an in-depth view of competencies, including:

● Demand Management/Forecasting

● Master Scheduling

● Production Planning

● Inventory Management

● Supplier Management

● Quality Improvement

● Production Control and Capacity Management

The APICS CPIM program is divided into five process-oriented topic areas:

● Basics of Supply Chain Management

● Strategic Management of Resources

● Master Planning of Resources

● Detailed Scheduling and Planning

● Execution and Control of Operations

Certified Supply Chain Professional Cost: $3395 + ASCM Membership

Time: 36 hours

This course is to help prepare professionals for the CSCP exam. It is

designed as an advanced supply chain management certification for the practitioner working at management

level, dealing with global sourcing challenges, international trade, transportation and logistics.

The Course includes:

● Module 1: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management

● Module 2: Supply Chain Strategy, Design and Compliance

● Module 3: Implementation and Operations

CSCP is based on having APICS BOK, Body of Knowledge building from CPIM certification. CSCP has a pre-

requisite of;

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

● Completion of APICS CPIM, APICS CIRM, APICS CSCP, APICS SCOR-P, APICS CLTD, APICS CTL,

APICS CPIM-F, APICS CLTD-F, APICS CSCP-F, C.P.M., CPSM or CSM designation

● Three or more years of related business experience

Included in the CSCP Learning System is the

● CSCP Exam Content Manual

● List of Key Terminology

● Practice exams

● Supplemental resources

Candidates must submit their eligibility statement in order to schedule their exam at one of multiple testing

centers throughout Colorado.

Certified Logistics, Transportation

& Distribution

Cost: $3195 + ASCM Membership

This course is to help prepare professionals for the CLTD exam. It’s a comprehensive supply chain

management certification for the transportation and distribution practitioner working at management level,

dealing with global supply chain challenges, international trade, transportation and logistics.

CLTD course includes these modules:

● Logistics, Capacity Planning and Demand Management

● Order Management, Inventory and Warehouse Management

● Transportation and Global Logistics Considerations

● Logistics Network Design, Reverse Logistics and Sustainability

CLTD is based on having APICS BOK, Body of Knowledge and as with CSCP, the CLTD has a pre-requisite

of;

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

● Completion of APICS CPIM, APICS CIRM, APICS CSCP, APICS SCOR-P, APICS CLTD, APICS CTL,

APICS CPIM-F, APICS CLTD-F, APICS CSCP-F, C.P.M., CPSM or CSM designation

● Three years of related business experience

ISCEA - Certified Supply Chain Analyst

Cost: $1100 + ASCM Membership

Professional Certification that can increase your earning potential, AND profit

for your Boss! Get certified on the basics of supply chain with 24 hours of class time.

CSCA certification includes:

● 21 hours of classroom instruction by a Master Instructor

● Study Guide and Reprints of select core SCM topics

● 1 hour of review & a 2 hour online certification exam

This program from ISCEA, International Supply Chain Education Alliance is ideal for those just getting started

in the supply chain career, seeking valuable certification or those in support roles, such as Cost Accounting,

Process Engineering or IT. This certification fee is $1100 and is also OnLine or InPerson.

Manufacturing

● Lean Best Practices

● Visual Factory

● Production Lead Time

● Set Up Reduction

● Order Fulfillment Strategies

● Performance Metrics

● Employee Empowerment

● Forecasting Basics

Logistics

● Warehousing

● Transportation

● Reverse Logistics

● Inventory Accuracy

● Outsourcing

● Fulfillment Activities

● Supplier Management

● Replenishment

S&OP Aligned – 1/2 Day workshop Cost: $249 (Half day class) + ASCM Membership

Principles of Executive S&OP, Executive S&OP requires alignment with the hands-on participation of executive

management, from the top down starting with the president (COO, general manager, managing director, etc.).

This approach is vital to good execution by proactive decision making based on alignment to business

objectives;

1. Planning requires top-level ownership and leadership supporting clarity and alignment.

2. Is a decision-making process that balances demand and supply and sets the tactical direction of the

business going forward with high confidence and clarity.

3. The planning cycle is monthly, with provisions for mid-period changes when major changes or

interruptions may occur.

4. An aggregate planning tool, the volume level plan authorizes plans and schedules for mix related

issues and priorities supporting the strategic objectives of the firm.

5. Functions are reflected both in units and dollars.

6. S&OP is highly cross-functional and collaborative. The groups responsible for developing the plans are

accountable for their execution with alignment in the larger business environment.

7. An integral part of Executive S&OP is a review of actual performance with focus on proactive decision

making.

Payment, Funding & Location Information

Payment

Once we have a minimum to proceed with the class,

we will notify you. We request payment to be

completed 4 weeks ahead of the class start to allow

time to order materials and provide advance

assignments for the first class. We prefer checks but

we will accept credit/debit cards or PO’s. Terms are

Due Upon Receipt.

State and Fed funding for APICS certification and

veterans is also available.

● Unemployed, you may qualify for *WIOA Grant

Funding, Colorado Department of Labor and

Employment. We can also arrange a payment

plan schedule.

● Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, for

unemployed persons – This grant program

typically pays all or most of the cost of the ASCM

NoCo certification programs as approved

education providers. Individuals must apply to

receive grant money. The local WFC, Work Force

Center offices administers this for each county.

You must personally apply for and meet specific

requirements which can take a few weeks. Find

out more here;

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/jobseeker-

training. Get program details here for ASCM NoCo

as an Approved Training Provider;

https://bit.ly/2sbyhRk.

Location and Preparation

● For ONLINE sessions we use a live instructor for the

entire class and you attend from your home or office

on your PC or laptop. You will need a good headset

with a microphone and at times we will use video so

a quality web cam also helpful. This is maximum

convenience for the class and testing too.

● For INPERSON classes, we work with the clients

who can provide meeting room space to keep cost

low. We arrange for materials to ship to class

participants and publish the location and assignment

for the first class a couple of weeks before the start.

Course Member Nonmember, (+1 yr

membership $220)

CPIM Bundle $3699 $3920

CPIM Part 1 only $1299 $1520

CPIM Part 2 only $2399 $2619

CSCP $3395 $3615

CLTD $3195 $3415

CSCA $1100 $1100

S&OP Aligned $249 ½ Day workshop (2 or

3 day advanced

options also available

Six Sigma $95 ½ Day Class online.

We offer core topics including MRP, Inventory

Management and others upon request. LEAN, 6

Sigma, TOC, Visual Factory, Kanban, Problem

Solving, Value Stream Mapping and more.

All prices subject to taxes and S&H. Expedited

shipping is additional.

Membership will be added to course price is not

already a member.

Class Registration Form

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name (on Driver’s License)

ASCM Member # Email

Phone Work Cell

Shipping Address (for class materials, No PO Box)

City State Zip

COURSE SELECTION

Course CPIM* (Full)

CPIM* (Part1)

CPIM (Part 2)

CSCP* CLTD* CSCA S&OP CLM OSCM** Six Sigma

Cost * $3699 $1299 $2399 $3395 $3195 $1100 $249 $3750 $295 $95

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What is your primary objective? (check one) ▢ Certification ▢ Education Note: Course kits will be shipped direct. This has a $25 charge for ground or $45 charge for 2 day delivery if ordered late.

Taxes May apply. If you do not have a current ASCM membership, we will add $220 to the program price for first year.*

COURSE TYPE, DELIVERY, LOCATION & PAYMENT

Select preferences below. 1 = primary choice, 2 = secondary choice. Payment

Location ___Online (Live Instructor) ___Foco, Loveland or Greeley ___Brmfld, Boulder or Longmont ___Denver Metro North

Format ___Weekday 5-8pm ___Saturdays 8am-5pm ___5 Consecutive (8 hr Days)

___Check ___PO ___CC (+4%) ___WIOA Grant*

Series ___Winter ___Fall ___Spring ___Private Class

* ▢ Have you started your grant application? ▢ Would you like our help with it?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

___Does your company have space for a class event, 10-25 weeks? 5 to 15 people? ___Would you be able to arrange for holding class at your facility? ___Do you know of others potentially interested in Certification/Education? ___Would your company be interested in private classes? ___Who should we contact about private classes?

Email completed APICS NoCo Education Registration Form to Bob Forshay. For more details, schedule updates, or other

topics contact bob@supplychainpro2know.com 720-295-5326.