Education Corner

January, 2008

Welcome to the new year!

New to our 2008 educational offerings will be the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) review class.  We are targeting the first quarter of 2008 as the time frame for offering the review course.  Stay tuned for a special Educational Bulletin regarding this exciting opportunity!

Education Schedule

Our chapter's 2008 educational offerings fall in three primary categories:

• Regular monthly Professional Development Meetings (PDM)
• Certification Workshops
• Special educational opportunities offered by the chapter or other affiliated organizations

Workshops are arranged by the Chapter, based upon surveys and feedback from the local membership.  They are intended to help in honing industry-related skills, aid in self-development, and enhance career opportunities.  By participating in Workshops, individuals are also preparing for APICS certifications such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).  This material is best suited to people with either academic or on-the-job experience.  They are not introductory workshops and are intended for people with some background in Production and Inventory Control.

Refer to the Educational Program section below for details about class offerings, registration, and costs.

February 2, 3, & 9 (Fri, Sat, Sat)	CPIM Workshop Basics of Supply Chain Management Registration deadline: January 25, 2008
TBD	CPIM Workshop Master Planning of Resources Registration deadline: April 1, 2008
TBD	CPIM Workshop Detailed Scheduling and Planning Registration deadline: May 2, 2008
TBD	CPIM Workshop Execution and Control of Operations Registration deadline: TBD
TBD	CPIM Workshop Strategic Management of Resources Registration deadline: TBD

Please contact the Education VP to discuss any special education requirements.

Educational Program

Registration

Our CPIM Workshops are now offered in cooperation with the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), a joint partnership between the J. Sargeant Reynolds and John Tyler Community Colleges.  For registration, payment and other administrative course details please either:

1. contact one of CCWA’s Open Enrollment Training Specialists
   at (804) 371-3258, or
2. visit their online catalog and registration site at www.ccwa.vccs.edu

Cost

APICS members - $375 (a valid  APICS ID must be provided)

Non-members - $450

Note:  Some organizations with a formal partnership with the Richmond APICS Chapter may entitle their members for the APICS membership rate.  Please inquire if you think you may be entitled to this benefit.

Materials

Your registration includes a Participant workbook and sample test questions.  Other CPIM module study materials may be ordered directly from the National APICS bookstore.

Instructor Opportunities

In order to respond promptly to the needs of our members, we are looking for individuals with classroom training experience.  If you have already obtained your CPIM and/or CSCP credentials, and have had training and/or experience in providing classroom instruction, we need you.  If you have not taken a formal "Train the Trainer" course yet, we can arrange that opportunity.

Please contact the VP of Education for more information about teaching chapter workshops.  Your experience is worth $$, and will benefit your fellow APICS members and the Richmond/Tri-Cities community.