The CPIM-8.0 exam, officially titled Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0), is the qualifying test for the Certified Production and Inventory Management certification from APICS, a credential at the Professional level. Passing it proves you have the skills employers look for in certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution).

The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) exam gives you 150–210 minutes per exam part (CPIM Part 1 and Part 2, varies by delivery update) to work through Approximately 150 multiple-choice questions per exam part questions. That is a steady pace with little room for second-guessing, so train yourself to read each question once, flag the difficult ones, and keep moving. Before exam day, sit at least two full timed sessions in the Exams4sures test engine — when the clock feels familiar, it stops being a threat.

You need Scaled score 300 (on a 200–350 scale) to pass, and the official registration fee is USD $495–$690 per exam (member vs non-member pricing varies by region). Fall short and you pay that fee in full again for every retake, which makes solid preparation the cheaper option by far. Work through the Exams4sures practice questions until you score comfortably above the passing mark, then book your seat.

No formal prerequisites required; supply chain or operations knowledge recommended Eligibility rules can change over time, so before you register, confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page.

You can book your CPIM-8.0 exam through any of these official registration channels:

• Official CPIM Certification Page (ASCM)
• Pearson VUE ASCM Exam Registration

The exam is delivered as Computer-based exam via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam, so you can pick the option that fits your schedule when you book.

APICS recommends the following training for APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) candidates:

• ASCM CPIM Learning System
• ASCM Official Certification Training

Pair that training with the 608 practice questions from Exams4sures and you can check your readiness topic by topic before exam day.

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The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) syllabus is organized into 2 domains. The main areas include CPIM Part 2: Strategic Planning and Execution, CPIM Part 1: Supply Chain Fundamentals. Scroll up to the Exam Topics section above for the complete, current outline before you plan your study schedule.