VCare CPIA

Become a Certified Production & Inventory Analyst

Drive manufacturing excellence. Master production-planning, inventory control and operations leadership — with global certification and digital credentials.

25 % average
salary increase

Flexible studying
options

Study time aprox.
100 hours

Experienced
Tutors

Free
retake

Why Should You Become CPIA Certified?

The CPIA certification gives you a deep insight into the manufacturing & inventory side of the supply chain, equipping you with globally recognised competencies and enabling you to take a proactive role in operations, planning and control.
It’s your credential to demonstrate that you understand how production, materials and inventory link to overall business performance and supply-chain strategy.

The VCARE CPIA certification sets you apart from your peers and proves your expertise in supply chain management. According to VCARE research, SCM graduates raise their salaries by up to 25 %.

Certified Production and Inventory Analyst

Perfect for professionals who are responsible for the production planning of manufacturing facilities.

Demand management and material planning

Implementing production planning and scheduling

Manufacturing processes, strategies, and technologies

Quality, Lean and continuous improvement

Who Should Enroll CPIA course

This certification is ideal for:

Supervisors, planners, managers and heads of production, operations and inventory management 
Manufacturing professionals who want to step into leadership roles 
Employees interacting with supply chain leadership and seeking added value 
Graduates and early-career professionals looking to specialise in manufacturing/operations 
Anyone wanting to stand out in hiring, promotion or global manufacturing roles

Ideal roles: Analyst, Engineer, Planner, Coordinator, Manager and Head of Department

The CPIA accreditation equips you to:

Understand Manufacturing as the Engine — see how production drives supply chain success.

Oversee Manufacturing & Support Functions — quality, maintenance, continuous improvement, lean thinking.

Master Planning & Scheduling — gain skills in demand forecasting, capacity planning and materials scheduling.

Elevate Your Role — move from day-to-day operations to strategic contributor, ready for leadership.

Optimize Materials & Inventory — control purchasing, warehousing, handling and reduce waste.

Increase Career Opportunities — equip yourself for roles that require production + inventory expertise across global supply chains.

and more...

CPIA Course

We structure the curriculum into 5 integrated modules, mixing theory, real-world case-studies and application tasks.

1. Introduction to Manufacturing & Operations Management

• Creating a business strategy
• Defining business functions
• Management frameworks
• Supply chains and customer service

2. Operations Planning & Scheduling

• Forecasting & demand management
• Planning & balancing operations
• Materials planning
• Capacity planning

3. Materials Management

• Purchasing & warehousing
• Inventory management & materials handling
• Transportation & distribution

4. Manufacturing & Manufacturing Processes

• Manufacturing technology
• Manufacturing strategies
• Types of production according to material types

5. Manufacturing & Operations Support Functions

• Engineering & productivity improvement
• Quality, inspection, maintenance
• Lean & waste management
• Continuous improvement

Reading materials

Body of Knowledge (BoK) needed to pass the exam

Printed version will be delivered

Available read-only digital version of BoK

E-learning platform

Available on mobile and desktop

90 days access to the online learning center

Instructor-led self-paced recorded classes

Practice exam for each module

CPIA Exam

Online computer-based examination proctored by VCARE Academy
Duration: 180 Minutes
Questions: 100 – MCQs
Passing Criteria: 60%
Results are available immediately after the exam
1 Retake is Free-of-Charge

Certification & Credentials

from CSCL course

Digital Badge & Certificate – shareable via social media

Validity & Renewal – certification is valid for 3 years

Continuing Education – required to maintain valid certification

Membership - for a period of five years

Chose the study style that suits you best

Instructor-led

Traditional classes combine the Learning System with the guidance of an VCARE-recognized tutor.
Available in-person (2x 2 days) or online (10x 3,5 hours).

Instructor-supported

Ideal for those who want the support of a tutor but can't attend classes at the set times.
8 hours of one-to-one online tutoring.

Self-study

You can study CLTD Course online on your own any time.

Corporate and Group

Tailor-made instructor-led classes for companies at your facility or virtually.

CPIA Certification Program

Bundle #1

Online OnDemand via Learning Center

Online OnDemand Learning Center Access
Recorded lectures for all modules
Printed Body of Knowledge
Digital BoK (read-only inside the Learning Center)
Practice exams for all modules
Final Certification Exam + 1x free retake
Certificate & Digital Badge upon passing

1'450 €

excl. VAT.

From our experience up to 90 % of employers are willing to take over the cost of this course.

Bundle #2

Instructor-supported

2'150 €

excl. VAT.

From our experience up to 90 % of employers are willing to take over the cost of this course.

Bundle #3

 Instructor-led

3'150 €

excl. VAT.

From our experience up to 90 % of employers are willing to take over the cost of this course.

Are you ready to gain new knowledge in SCM? Check out our upcoming course dates.

VCARE (Value Chain Applications, Research & Education) is the world’s first knowledge body dedicated to the value chain, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It blends rigorous research, industry expertise, and 100 % practical education to empower professionals and organizations to turn supply chains into value chains.

What makes VCARE unique:

100 % practical learning, grounded in real-world application, not just theory

Backed by an Education & Research Executive Board (EREB) of global subject-matter experts

Globally recognized certifications and digital badges, verified for authenticity

A strong network of international knowledge partners, extending reach and relevance

A commitment to open resources and knowledge sharing (free learning materials, white papers, podcasts) as part of their CSR efforts

What our graduates say

I am glad to be a part of the APICS family. This certification for sure upgraded my skill set so now I can be more effective and perform my job much better.

This course was a great starting point for my professional knowledge and my career. I can highly recommend this training to everybody in the field.

I would recommend APICS training to all supply chain managers who are interested in making an impact and who want to improve their understanding of the supply chain. We found Rob and Ana to be excellent at delivering the APICS message and keeping the students engaged.

I joined the CPIM II remote individual courses with SUPPLY CHAIN EDUCATION s.r.o. and the overall experience was awesome. The service enables you to accommodate the studying slots in your busy working schedule and is flexible to change.
The instructor, Rob, is very nice, experienced and is always there to support you that you are well prepared for the exam. The convenience and effectivity of this course is just unchallenged.

Recommended to everyone who seeks to pass the the CPIM exam!

I had a pleasure of taking a CSCP training in a study group guided by Rob van Stratum in the summer of 2014. Rob has a great skill of presenting complex concepts in an understandable and easily memorable form, as well as put them in a relevant practical business context.

The notes made during these sessions gave me leads to deepening the knowledge in particular areas. And when I had a need to clarify some topics, Rob has been exceptionally responsive and provided additional comments to my questions even at a much later time after the courses. I appreciate a lot Rob's willingness to support his students and lead them to a successful passing of the challenging CSCP exam.

I participated in the class sessions held in Basel in order to prepare for the CSCP exam with Rob. I remember Rob as a very kind and knowledgeable person. The class was very interactive and he provided a great summary of the key topics with realexamples. Thanks to this approach, my learning curve went up faster and I could be well prepared for the restof the studies.

Supply Chain Education helped me really a lot with proper certification program, finally we decided for CSCP and I don’t regret at all. Whenever I have any question, it was really easy to reach them and get proper answer very soon, even no issue with online connection after 8 PM.

Rob is very experienced and professional lector, very passionate about logistics and supply chains. His stories from real life helped me a lot to understand the themes and remember them after the lessons.

Due to the covid situation we had 10 lessons in Zoom platform on weekly basis from 9:00 to 12:30, it was very convenient. It was first time to have such a difficult topics in English for me, before the first lesson I was little bit scared about the internet connection and if I will keep the pace with the group and with Rob as a Dutch lector, but it wasn’t issue at all.

I believe all of this lead to my successful exam, although it took lot of selfstudy hours as well.

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Supply Chain Education is an Official ASCM (APICS) and VCARE partner. Our tutors are certified and globally recognized APICS and VCARE Training Partners and committed to enhancing our students’ core competencies in supply chain operations.

All tutors have a wealth of experience in supply chain management which we will be happy to share with you.