CPIA

Certified Production and Inventory Analyst

VCARE Academy is the world's first knowledge body, established with its primary focus on the value chain. VCARE Academy’s aim is to focus on driving 100 percent practical and operational education, teaching both the WHAT and HOW of supply chain operations.

Online OnDemand Program

Certification Program

(CPIA) Certified Production and Inventory Analyst certification is designed to increase your knowledge of a business environment and in particular the role manufacturing plays in business. The program will provide insights into the many opportunities that exist within manufacturing for well-qualified personnel. CSCC teaches how manufacturing forms the “engine” of the supply chain, the role of planning and scheduling in manufacturing, the various manufacturing strategies and engineering materials, and the materials management and industrial engineering support functions.

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Online OnDemand Program

365 Days

Available Year-Round

Module 01

Introduction to Manufacturing and Operations Management

1.1 Business Formation and Business Strategy

1.2 Business Functions and Activities

1.3 Management

1.4 Supply Chains and Customer Service

Module 02

Operations Planning and Scheduling

2.1 Forecasting and Demand Management

2.2 Planning and Scheduling

2.3 Materials Planning

2.4 Capacity Planning

Module 03

Materials Management

3.1 Purchasing and Warehousing

3.2 Inventory Management and Materials Handling

3.3 Transportation and Distribution

Module 04

Manufacturing and Manufacturing Processes

4.1 Manufacturing and Technology

4.2 Manufacturing Strategies

4.3 Types of Production

4.4 Manufacturing Processing, and Manufacturing Materials

Module 05

Manufacturing and Operations Support Functions

5.1 Industrial Engineering and Productivity Improvement

5.2 Quality, Inspection, Metrology, and Maintenance

5.3 Lean and Waste Management

5.4 Continuous Improvement

Just because you know how to bend metal, assemble a product or mix ingredients, doesn’t mean you understand manufacturing and operations. It doesn’t mean you fully understand the role of manufacturing.

Operations management, materials management, industrial engineering functions, supply chain operations and management-employee interface all come together in this dynamic program. It does it in a way that makes you feel that you are right there.

The importance of manufacturing
How Operations is the coordinating function of manufacturing
Planning and scheduling priorities in manufacturing
Determining and controlling capacities in manufacturing
Materials Management from an information standpoint
Materials Management from a physical standpoint
Technologies and strategies of manufacturing
Processes and materials in manufacturing
Key supporting manufacturing functions
The importance of improving manufacturing continuously

Success comes from a blend of theory and practice so a person can see how the whole manufacturing and supply chain dynamics weave together and interact. Only in CPIA do we have them coming together.

Perfect program for:

Supply chain operations, production planning, procurement executives, supervisors, managers, and department heads, particularly those at the supervisory level tasked with managing inventories, quality control, product development, R&D, and business planning management activities.
Manufacturing personnel, particularly those at an operational level tasked with participating in a manufacturing environment.
Individuals wishing to enhance their knowledge of manufacturing, production, planning, methodology of supply chain operations. Employees who may interact with higher-level supply chain leaders and wish to feel on equal footing regarding knowledge.
Manufacturing supervision, those entrusted with the operation of a company's manufacturing facilities.
Career starters wishing to make manufacturing, production and inventory management a career within the supply chain. Bachelor's and master's level students who wish to supplement an advanced degree with an equally advanced supply chain certification to gain a competitive advantage in the job market.

The cost of the certification program includes the following:

Access to the online on-demand learning centre with the instructor-led self-paced recorded classes
Learners can study from the instructor-led self-paced recorded classes an unlimited number of times, anytime of the day, and anywhere on all devices with pause and repeat
A read-only digital version of the (BoK) Body of Knowledge
The digital (BoK) Body of Knowledge is not available for download, and learners can only read the BoK while they are taking online on-demand lectures
A printed version of the (BoK) Body of Knowledge will be delivered to your home or office
Certification final exam online with iProctor
Practise exam(s) access for each module
One exam retake is free-of-charge if a learner does not pass the exam on the first attempt.
A digital certification certificate will be awarded on passing the final exam
Professional membership for a period of five years

Paper Certificate (Optional)

The certification package cost does not contain a paper certificate. If you desire to get a paper certificate, an extra USD100 will be charged for shipping and handling

Final Exam Retakes

If a learner does not pass the exam on the 1st attempt, the 2nd attempt is free within 45 days

The 3rd attempt will cost USD250 and require at least 30 days' wait
The 4th attempt will cost USD150 and require at least 45 days' wait

Authorized Knowledge Partner

VCARE Academy WHQ

VCARE Academy was founded with the vision to become the world class leader in research and education in the field of value chain management. VCARE Academy is partnered with many International affiliates around the globe. This enables us to provide our clients with internationally recognized accredited qualifications and research opportunities in the ever-evolving field of value chain management.

+1 (437) 374 4022

support@vcare.international; support@vcare.academy

www.vcare.internationl

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CPIA

Certified Production and Inventory Analyst

VCARE Academy is the world's first knowledge body, established with its primary focus on the value chain. VCARE Academy’s aim is to focus on driving 100 percent practical and operational education, teaching both the WHAT and HOW of supply chain operations.

Certification Program

365 Days

1450

15 Days

Module 01

Introduction to Manufacturing and Operations Management

Module 02

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Module 03

Materials Management

Module 04

Manufacturing and Manufacturing Processes

Module 05

Manufacturing and Operations Support Functions

Just because you know how to bend metal, assemble a product or mix ingredients, doesn’t mean you understand manufacturing and operations. It doesn’t mean you fully understand the role of manufacturing.

Perfect program for:

The cost of the certification program includes the following:

Paper Certificate (Optional)

Final Exam Retakes

Authorized Knowledge Partner

VCARE Academy WHQ

+1 (437) 374 4022

support@vcare.international; support@vcare.academy

www.vcare.internationl

CPIA

Certified Production and Inventory Analyst

​VCARE Academy is the world's first knowledge body, established with its primary focus on the value chain. VCARE Academy’s aim is to focus on driving 100 percent practical and operational education, teaching both the WHAT and HOW of supply chain operations.

Certification Program

365 Days

Module 01

Introduction to Manufacturing and Operations Management

Module 02

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Module 03

Materials Management

Module 04

Manufacturing and Manufacturing Processes

Module 05

Manufacturing and Operations Support Functions

VCARE Academy is the world's first knowledge body, established with its primary focus on the value chain. VCARE Academy’s aim is to focus on driving 100 percent practical and operational education, teaching both the WHAT and HOW of supply chain operations.