Designation Name CPIM CSCP CLTD

Designation type Certification Certification Certification

CPIM focuses on the mastery of an
organization’s internal operations and CSCP focuses on the mastery of the
CLTD focuses on the mastery of the
provides an in-depth understanding of extended supply chain, from
essential knowledge needed for the
the Fundamentals of Demand organizations’ suppliers through to the
logistics, transportation, and
Management, Plan Supply, Executing end customers.
distribution industry.
the Supply Plan, Inventory
Program Overview Management, Continuous The CSCP designation validates
The CLTD designation expands
Improvement and Quality Management professional understanding of supply
candidates outlook on the logistics field
and Technologies, Strategy and S&OP chain management and the integration
and enables them to bring new ideas to
and provides the knowledge to apply of operations across the extended
their organization.
this information across the extended supply chain.
supply chain.

To be eligible to take the APICS CSCP

exam, you need to have at least one of
the following:
Eligibility Requirements • No eligibility requirements
▪ 3 years of business experience
• No eligibility requirements
▪ A bachelor's degree or international
equivalent

• Planning
• Supply chain design
• Production and inventory • Logistics services
• Supplier management
management • Transportation
• Transportation
Supply Chain Operations Areas • Operations • Government & Military
• Supply chain management
Most Suited for Designation • Supply chain management • Distribution channels
• Distribution channels
• Procurement • Consulting
• 3PL, 4PL
• Materials management • 3PL, 4PL
• Customer management
• Purchasing
 The CPIM program increases a
The CSCP program helps employees
candidate’s functional knowledge of The CLTD program provides employees
master advanced supply chain
planning, production, and inventory with the understanding to evaluate
management principles that extend
management activities within an logistic, transportation and distribution
beyond an organization’s internal
organization’s global operations by activities within an organization’s global
Company Benefit improving efficiency, maximizing
end-to-end operations from suppliers to
operations by improving efficiency,
customers. It provides a higher-level of
technology ROI and streamlining maximizing technology ROI and
knowledge and skills needed to
operations to address challenges streamlining operations to address
streamline operations and produce
and opportunities. today’s supply chain logistics challenges.
bottom line results.

The CLTD program provides candidates

The CPIM program increases a
The CSCP program provides candidates with the essential knowledge needed
candidate’s functional knowledge of
with the necessary tools to effectively for today’s logistic, transportation and
production and inventory management
Candidate Benefit by providing them with the tools they
manage global supply chain activities distribution challenges and enables
and enables them to implement best them to implement best practice
need to effectively evaluate and
practice app approaches to increase logistic
manage activities.
efficiencies.

Certification You will receive an APICS Certificate of You will receive an APICS Certificate of You will receive an APICS Certificate of
Achievement and the CPIM designation Achievement and the CSCP designation Achievement and the CLTD designation
upon successful passing of the exam. upon successful passing of the exam. upon successful passing of the exam.
Study Methods • Online supported self-study • Online supported self-study • Online supported self-study
• Face-to-face classes (minimum of 6 • Face-to-face classes (minimum of 6 • Face-to-face classes (minimum of 6
people) people) people)
• Blended Learning (a combination of • Blended Learning (a combination of • Blended Learning (a combination of
online supported self-study and 1- online supported self-study and 1- online supported self-study and 1-
hour weekly virtual classes) hour weekly virtual classes) hour weekly virtual classes)
Course outcomes Part 1 Module 1: Supply chain design Module 1: Logistics and supply chain
• Business-wide concepts Module 2: Supply chain planning and overview
• Demand management execution Module 2: Capacity planning and
• Transformation of demand into Module 3: Supply chain improvement demand
supply and best practices management
• Supply • Module 3: Order management
Module 4: Inventory and warehouse
Part 2 management
• Master planning of resources Module 5: Transportation
• Detailed scheduling and planning Module 6: Global logistics
• Execution and control of operations considerations
• • Strategic management of Module 7: Logistics network design.
resources • Module8: Reverse logistics and
sustainability

We rate it equivalent (similar) to a NQF We rate it equivalent (similar) to a NQF We rate it equivalent (similar) to a NQF
Accreditation level 6. level 7. level 6.

Part 1: 4 months 4 months 4 months

Part 2: 4 months
Duration
NB: Duration of the course is subject to NB: Duration of the course is subject to NB: Duration of the course is subject to
mode of delivery. mode of delivery. mode of delivery.
In order to be awarded the CPIM In order to be awarded the CSCP In order to be awarded the CLTD
designation and certification, two designation and certification, an exam designation and certification, an exam
exams need to be passed. These exams needs to be passed. This exam needs to needs to be passed. This exam needs to
need to be purchased separately. be purchased separately. be purchased separately.

Exams The cost of the exam is subject to a The cost of the exam is subject to a The cost of the exam is subject to a
SAPICS/ASCM membership; thus you SAPICS/ASCM membership; thus you SAPICS/ASCM membership; thus you
will purchase the exam at a discounted will purchase the exam at a discounted will purchase the exam at a discounted
price. (NB: Joint SAPICS/ASCM price. (NB: Joint SAPICS/ASCM price. (NB: Joint SAPICS/ASCM
membership is included in the course membership is included in the course membership is included in the course
fee). fee). fee).
 You need to pass two exams within You need to pass one exam to become You need to pass one exam to become
three years to become certified. certified. certified.

Both exams are 150 questions. 130 150 questions. 130 operational and 20 150 questions. 130 operational and 20
operational and 20 pretest* questions. pretest questions. pretest questions.
Part 1: Computer-based multiple choice
and
Exam Type technology enhanced items (TEIs) Computer-based multiple choice. Computer-based multiple choice.
Part 2: Computer-based multiple
Choice
Exam content is developed according to Exam content is developed according to Exam content is developed according to
the test outline included in the CPIM the test outline included in the CSCP the test outline included in the CLTD
Exam Content Manual and validated by Exam Content Manual and validated by Exam Content Manual and validated by
global subject matter experts. global subject matter experts. global subject matter experts.

Exam questions are monitored through Exam questions are monitored through Exam questions are monitored through
Exam Content rigorous psychometric calibration and rigorous psychometric calibration and rigorous psychometric calibration and
cross-referenced to industry-approved cross-referenced to industry-approved cross-referenced to industry-approved
source material. source material. source material.
A job task analysis (JTA) study is A job task analysis (JTA) study is A job task analysis (JTA) study is
conducted every 3 – 5 years to ensure conducted every 3 – 5 years to ensure conducted every 3 – 5 years to ensure
content relevancy. content relevancy. content relevancy.
Optional
Accreditation
APICS courses are not accredited.
APICS is an American institution providing international certifications, thus this course is not registered with SAQA. It does not offer credits upon successful completion.

Online supported self-study

This method will grant you access to the CLX learn student portal to aid you with your studies. This is to be used in conjunction with the CLTD course material from CLX
learn. It is here where you will have access to additional resources and your cohort schedule.

Virtual Face-to-face classes

This method will grant you access to the CLX learn student portal to aid you with your studies. This is to be used in conjunction with the CLTD course material from CLX
learn. It is here where you will have access to additional resources, your cohort schedule and forums for help from the certified course instructor. Blended learning is a
combination of self-study as well as a virtual interaction with the facilitator for an hour on a weekly basis.

Blended Learning (a combination of self-study and 1 hour weekly virtual classes)

This method is class based and will not grant you access to our student portal. There will be a physical interaction with the facilitator on a weekly basis. Study material
will be issued before the commencement of classes, please ensure that you do your pre-reading before attending classes.

Exam fees and APICS registration

The cost of the exam is subject to SAPICS/ASCM membership. (Joint SAPICS/ASCM membership included is in course fee).

PS: The exam is only valid until the membership expires.

To complete the exam registration form, you will need an APICS ID. Acquire your APICS ID by registering on the APICS website.
1. Log on to www.apics.org
2. Click on log in
3. Create NEW profile.
Eligibility
In order to write the CSCP exam you need to gain eligibility via an APICS online form. To access and complete the eligibility form, you will need an APICS account. Failure
to comply will result in APICS rejecting your exam registration at a later date. Take note of your APICS ID number as this is required on the CSCP exam form.

Step 1: Follow the APICS registration steps above if you do not already have an APICS account and an APICS ID.
Step 2: Click on this link to access the Eligibility form. http://www.apics.org/credentials-education/credentials/eligibility - make sure you are logged in and complete
the online form.
Step 3: Once you have been approved, please forward the approval email to our office for our records.
Exam length
3.5 hours

Exam Scoring
ASCM uses a scaled score methodology, which is a technique for equating scores in which the degree of difficulty varies from one exam form to the next.
The APICS CPIM score range is 200 to 350. Fail = 200–299 Pass = 300-350

Courier
We do not stock APICS material and as such CLX learn will only order your material upon confirmation of payment from our Finance department. From the date of
order, please allow at least 10 working days for us to receive the material, the lead time varies from supplier to supplier. Kindly bear in mind that late payment might
result in a delivery delay of your study material.

A courier fee will be raised should you require that the course material be delivered to you. Please ensure the correct physical address is stipulated on the application
form. If you reside outside of South Africa, please note that you will need to arrange for the collection of your training material.

Our training centre is situated at:

118 Sovereign drive,

R21 Corporate Park,
Nelmapius drive,
Irene,
Pretoria.
Additional material can be purchases
· APICS Dictionary (recommended)
· APICS slide booklet (recommended)
APICS Registration
If you are an individual, please complete the application form, STCs and the CPIM exam form attached. Enter your APICS ID number on the application form and enter the AEP as
CLX learn. Kindly Ensure that a copy of your ID is scanned through with these application forms too.

Required forms:

• CLX learn learner application form

• STCs
• APICS exam form
• ID copy