CSCP Webinar How To Prepare For The Apics CSCP Exam

How to prepare for the
APICS CSCP exam

PART 2 of a 3-part CSCP series
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Senior Director, Professional Development
Kori Heinen, MS,PMP
Director, Product Development
Our presenters
Senior Director, Professional Development
25 years as a Supply Chain professional (Practitioner and Consultant)
Former APICS volunteer, instructor and BOD Chair
8 years on staff, responsible for courseware and instructor

development
Kori Heinen, MS, PMP

Director, Product Development
20 years of training and development, product management
Masters Degree in Human Resource Development and Instructional

Design
6 years working as product manager for the APICS CSCP Learning

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What well cover today

About APICS and APICS certification
What to look for in review materials
APICS CSCP preparation resources
Delivery methods
Steps to successful exam preparation
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APICS - Leading the industry

APICS is the leading professional associations for supply chain
and operations management and the premier provider of
research, education and certification programs that elevate
supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience.
APICS Products and Services
Membership
Research and Publications
Education
Certification
2014 Ranking of association certifications

Association/Certification
1st
2nd
3rd
Weighted
Total
APICS (CPIM/CSCP)
229
76
18
857
Supply Chain Council (SCOR Professional)
56
62
76
368
ISM (CPSM/CSM/CPSD)
44
56
42
286
Project Manager Professional (PMI)
20
52
38
202
CSCMP (SCPro)
22
28
14
198
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
14
15
12
136
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
12
13
19
84
Source: SCM Worlds 2014 ranking of Supply Chain

Associations Certification based on participants ranking
of top 3 associations
APICS At-a-Glance
Membership
About APICS
46,000+ members
Professional association
100+ countries
$27.6 MM annual revenue in 2015
Channel Partners
2,000+ active volunteers
195 North American chapters
90+ staff
103 international channel partners
Headquartered in Chicago
47 countries, 5 continents
Founded in 1957
Certifications
Certified in Production and Inventory Management CPIM
Certified Supply Chain Professional - CSCP
Where is your focus?

Inside the four walls
of your company?
Product Forecasting
Master Scheduling
MRP
Scheduling
Operations
Cycle Counting
Inventory movement
Receiving
Capacity Planning
Outside the four walls

of your company?
Supply Chain Design

Supplier Management
3PL, 4PL
Transportation
Customs
Distribution channels
Customer
Management
Supply chain outlook

Supply chain is seen as a strategic asset. The post-recession global
marketplace recognizes supply chain management as a key driver of
business success and viability.
Supply chain management is a well-established role in industries beyond
manufacturing, including retail, health care and technology.
Supply chain and operations management jobs are in demand.
200,000 U.S. supply chain jobs will go unfilled annually until 2018 for lack
of qualified talent.*
*Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, June 28, 2013

What to look for in review materials

Complete and up-to-date content
Effective learning approach
Study method that suits your learning style
Practice questions as reinforcement of concepts
Opportunities to test your knowledge
Convenience and flexibility
Value
APICS CSCP preparation resources
APICS Dictionary
14th edition
APICS CSCP Exam

Content Manual (ECM)
APICS CSCP
Exam Procedures Bulletin
Learn It App
The APICS CSCP Learning System

Print Modules
Web-based study tools
Three modules with approximately Access educational activities to
1,100 pages reflect the most
support printed module content:
current APICS CSCP body of
Pre-test and post-test
knowledge:
SmartStudy tool
Fundamentals of Supply Chain
Management
Supply Chain Strategy, Design and
Compliance
Implementation and Operations
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APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Module and section-specific quizzes

Progress reports
Practice exam, using retired CSCP
exam questions, emulates the actual
exam format
Glossary and eFlashcards
Resource center
Mobile access to study tools and
resources
APICS CSCP courseware
90% of users recommend the Learning System for CSCP exam preparation!
Organizes 150 references into one, comprehensive source (20 from ECM)
One year of online access
Complimentary copy of the APICS CSCP Exam Content Manual
NOTE: the Learning System is updated annually to match to the current ECM
Be sure youre using the most current edition!
Steps to success
1. Plan your Studies

2. Study the Materials
3. Reinforce the Concepts
4. Practice for your Exam
Begin with the end in mind

Submit your eligibility application and plan towards a specific exam date
CSCP approved candidates must meet ONE of the following qualifications:
3 years of related experience
Bachelors degree or international equivalent
Hold an active CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, CPM, CSM or CPSM
2016 Testing Exam Windows

North America
Outside North America
March 19 May 7*
19 March7 May*
July 9 August 27*
4 June16 July*
September 3 October 15*
13 August1 October*
October 29 December 17
29 October17 December
Visit apics.org\cscp to learn more.

* Candidates who have studied with the 2015 courseware, the 2015 exam will be available
to schedule in the first three windows.
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Step 1: Create a study plan

How much time will you need to study?
100-hour study time investment
56 percent of successful APICS CSCP candidates surveyed said they studied
75 or more hours
70 percent of candidates take the exam one to three months after

completing studies, with 51 percent taking the exam one month after
Work back from exam date to create a plan
Start early
Learn in segments
Once youve created your plan, stick to it!
Step 1: Create a study plan

SmartStudy Tool
Assess your areas of strength and weakness by completing the online
pre-test
Use your results to create a comprehensive, step-by-step plan that focuses
on areas that need the most attention
The tool includes the estimated time to complete a section so you can stay
on track, gauge your progress and make adjustments as needed
Step 2: Study the reading materials

There is no substitute for reading the printed modules.
Step 3: Reinforce the concepts

Section and module quick quizzes
Learning activities
eFlashcards
Online glossary
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Sample module quick quiz question
20

eFlashcards and glossary
21

Use the reports!
Step 4: Test your knowledge
Delivery methods
The APICS CSCP Learning System offers various learning
options to meet your schedule and study preferences:
Independent
Instructor-facilitated, online or in the classroom
Corporate or group learning
Self-directed
Gives you the freedom to access the course
anytime, anywhere, enabling you to learn in
your own style at your own pace.
Why choose self-directed?
Have very busy and/or
unpredictable schedules and
therefore need a flexible study
option
Prefer to study on your own, at your
own pace
Have the commitment and drive to
stay on track with your studies
Do not have access to APICS CSCP
Learning System instructor-led
classes
What are the benefits?

Study at your own pace and
access the program anytime
Eliminate or minimize expenses
and time traveling to training
course
Develop an individualized study
plan - focus on the topics that
you need to cover
Instructor-facilitated
Combine the APICS CSCP Learning System with the expertise of
an instructor and the discipline, structure and interaction of a
classroom setting.
Offered by APICS partners worldwide
Private courses may be offered at your location
Choose from live, in-person, or online course formats
Find a course near you: learncscp.com/classes-offered
Online course to study from anywhere in the world

Fox Valley Technical College, visit learncscp.com/classes-offered. Now
reimbursable through the GI Bill for qualified veterans
Earn your CSCP this summer register for an April course to prepare and
test in the July-August CSCP exam window.
Instructor-facilitated
Why choose instructor-facilitated?
Want the one-on-one attention and

intensity of an instructor-led APICS
CSCP course
Prefer to learn in a structured
classroom setting
Enjoy peer discussion and live
instruction from a qualified
instructor
Convenient hours and locations - offered

after work or on weekends near your
work or home
Tuition reimbursement programs at your
company may cover the course fee
Learn from instructors and colleagues
who have a variety of industry
experiences to share
Classroom expectations and assignments
provide a framework for learning the
materials in a set time frame
The classroom setting provides a forum
to discuss difficult topics
Corporate/group learning
Why choose corporate/group
learning?
Establish a common supply chain
platform of understanding,
vocabulary, processes and
frameworks to address your teams
supply chain-related challenges and
opportunities
Train multiple employees,
regardless of geographic location
Maximize training budget through
volume purchasing
Turn-key program that can be
implemented through on-site
instructor-led, self-directed learning
or through formal/informal study
groups

Convenient delivery options depending
on your groups size and training goals
Save money with discounted volume
purchasing, controlled employee travel
expenses and minimal time away from
work
Detailed web-based group reporting to
track individual and group progress and
document results
Groups of coworkers can save money by
purchasing together
Study tips
Choose the right study method for your learning style
Set your exam date to avoid procrastination
Set a study plan, enter it into your calendar, and commit to it
Know your strengths and weaknesses
Study the Exam Content Manual
Determine your knowledge gaps and use the Smart Study Tool to spend
extra study time in these areas.
Understand how to apply concepts; go beyond memorization
Be prepared for the testing center and the test format
Attend the next webinar, March 15th
Taking the APICS CSCP Exam with Confidence
Additional study resources

APICS test-taking tips
Techniques for taking APICS exams video

Learn It App. Available free through the Apple App Store for iPhone and
Google Play for Android.
Additional APICS resources

Take the free CSCP demo
learncscp.com/free-demo
Find an instructor-facilitated course
learncscp.com/classes-offered , apics.org/community/partners/finder
CSCP certification program
apics.org/cscp
APICS Supply Chain Channel
apics.org/community/apics-supply-chain-channel
Contact APICS
apics.org
Special offer for webinar attendees

Special webinar offer: Save $50 USD!
Order an individual APICS CSCP Learning System between March 1 and
March 14, 2016, and provide discount code CSCP31 upon checkout to
save!
Regular pricing for the CSCP Learning System:
Member US$995 USD ($945 with savings)
Nonmember US$1,340 USD ($1,290 with savings)
How to order:
learncscp.com/CSCP31
Call 888-266-9079 (toll-free within U.S.) or +1-651-905-2664 (outside
U.S.) MondayFriday, 8 a.m.5 p.m. CT, UTC/GMT-6
Questions and answers

Please submit your questions via the chat box on the right hand portion of
your webinar screen.
A copy of the webinar recording and materials will be forwarded after this
webinar.
2016 three-part CSCP webinar series

Part 1: February 17, 2016
Part 3:
Why Every Supply Chain Professional Needs the

APICS CSCP Certification
Taking the APICS CSCP Exam with Confidence
View the Webinar
Date: Tuesday March 15, 2016

Time: 1:00 PM 2:00 PM CST
View the PowerPoint Presentation
Presenters:
APICS Senior Director, Professional Development
Lisa Sallstrom, CAE, PMP

APICS Senior Director, Professional
Liezl Smith, CPIM, CIRM, ACPF, CDDP
Director & Owner, Businessix Business Consultants
Register today at apics.org/cscp-webinars-2016 or learncscp.com

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What resources are available to help study for the APICS CSCP exam?

What resources are available to help study for the APICS CSCP exam?

How to prepare for the

APICS CSCP exam

Former APICS volunteer, instructor and BOD Chair

8 years on staff, responsible for courseware and instructor

Kori Heinen, MS, PMP

Masters Degree in Human Resource Development and Instructional

6 years working as product manager for the APICS CSCP Learning

What well cover today

3 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

APICS - Leading the industry

4 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

2014 Ranking of association certifications

Supply Chain Council (SCOR Professional)

Project Manager Professional (PMI)

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Source: SCM Worlds 2014 ranking of Supply Chain

5 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

$27.6 MM annual revenue in 2015

2,000+ active volunteers

195 North American chapters

103 international channel partners

Where is your focus?

7 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Outside the four walls

Supply Chain Design

Supply chain outlook

*Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, June 28, 2013

What to look for in review materials

9 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

APICS CSCP preparation resources

APICS CSCP Exam

10 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

The APICS CSCP Learning System

APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Module and section-specific quizzes

APICS CSCP courseware

12 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

1. Plan your Studies

Begin with the end in mind

2016 Testing Exam Windows

Outside North America

July 9 August 27*

September 3 October 15*

Visit apics.org\cscp to learn more.

APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Step 1: Create a study plan

70 percent of candidates take the exam one to three months after

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Step 1: Create a study plan

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Step 2: Study the reading materials

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Step 3: Reinforce the concepts

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