Certified Supply Chain Specialist Prep Course

Achieve Competitive Success with the APICS CSCP Program The APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) program is the most widely recognized educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals. Demonstrate your mastery of supply chain management best practices by obtaining your APICS CSCP designation.

REDLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, through the Downtown College located at 300 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK in the R.J. Norick Downtown Library, is offering the APICS CSCP Preparation Course that will expand your supply chain knowledge and prepare you for the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification exam.

Who can benefit from the program?

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Responsible for supply chain activities within your organization Interested in increasing your knowledge and expertise in the field of supply chain management Looking to advance your career through certification or professional development An employer or manager wanting to create a common standard of competency across your organization A professional who is consulting or teaching supply chain functions A CPIM needing certification maintenance points.

Why choose an instructor-led course?

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An experienced instructor Interaction with peers A dynamic classroom environment that enhances learning, centrally located at the Downtown Library in Oklahoma City.

Classroom expectations and assignments that help you stay on track.

Sign up for the Preparation Class!

Course Components Achieve a uniform level of knowledge and understanding by using the APICS CSCP Learning System as part of an APICS CSCP instructor-led course. Each participant will receive printed modules and access to online learning components as part of their APICS CSCP Learning System.

Online Classroom An online supplement to the classroom course will be provided. The instructor will be able to post materials, short videos, narrated PowerPoint presentations, resources, study aids, assignments or quizzes and participate in discussions/ chats.

Online review and practice testing tools ■ Pre-test to determine knowledge level and prepare a study plan ■ Progress check questions after each section to test your understanding of the concepts ■ Test bank of more than 600 questions ■ A timed post-test to determine progress ■ eFlashcards to test knowledge of relevant industry terms ■ An online glossary ■ Access to online Information Center offering test-taking tips, feedback feature, and links to valuable resources.

Visit www.apics.org/cscp for a free demo.

Contact Sherry Wietelman, MS, CHES Phone: (405) 422-1465 Email: wietelmans@redlandscc.edu Web: www.redlandscc.edu/CE Redlands Community College

1300 S. Country Club Road, El Reno, OK 73036

Program Schedule Classes run from 5:45 pm until 8:45 pm.

Course Schedule 08/21/09—Registration Deadline 08/27/09—Course Introduction 09/03/09—Module 1, 1A, 1B 09/10/09—Module 1, 1C, 1D 09/17/09—Module 2, 2A, 2B 09/24/09—Module 2, 2C, 2D 10/01/09—Mid-term Assessment 10/08/09—Module 3, 3A, 3B 10/22/09—Module 3, 3C, 3D 10/29/09—Module 4, 4A, 4B 11/05/09—Module 4, 4C, 4D 11/12/09—Module 4, 4E 11/19/09—Progress Check 12/03/09—Final Assessment 12/10/09—Final Review, Evaluation Exam Schedule 10/16/09—Eligibility Application Deadline* 10/30/09—Exam Registration Deadline 12/12/09—Exam Date (*Students must provide proof of eligibility to sit for the exam before beginning this program.)

About the Instructor John Long, MBA is the principal consultant and President of NMT Company, LLC. He offers 15 years of success in strategic global sourcing and supply quality management in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific Rim countries.

With more than 15 years of operational, tactical, and strategic sourcing experience, John has developed proven methods to manage OEM sourcing projects, train personnel and assure supplier quality to improve supply chain efficiencies. He regularly leads international sourcing teams in benchmarking efforts and has developed global sourcing strategies that ensure continuous supply and timely procurement of goods and services.

John thoroughly understands the supply chain and the significant impact that it can have on the bottom-line. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt . His unique ability lends himself to view global supply chain as a strategic vision for growth, while fully capturing and comprehending the details, enables him to understand the most complex and intricate business situation and communicate clearly across all functions.

John is currently a member of ISM, APICS, and IAOP and active in the APICS Tulsa chapter as VP of Membership & Development. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Xi'an Jiaotong University, one of top 10 universities in China, and an MBA from Oral Roberts University.

Earn up to 40 professional development points toward CPIM certification maintenance with a passing score on the APICS CSCP Learning System post-test.

Earn another 20 points by passing the APICS CSCP certification exam.

Registration Course Costs APICS Members

$395

Nonmembers

$525

These fees include • Classroom instruction for 15 weeks of 3 hours each • Student slides • RCC supplemental online classroom These fees do NOT include • Module workbooks (4) $895,which includes the Online learning system • Exam registration (see www.APICS.org/CSCP).

How do I register?

■ To register, please e-mail wietelmans@redlandscc.edu ■ Checks should be sent by mail to RCC Continuing Education, 1300 S. Country Club Road, El Reno, OK 73036 ■ Checks should be made payable to Redlands Community College and must be received on or before the course registration deadline. (Note: Participants will be billed for any costs associated with NSF checks.)

■ Payment can be made by credit card. VISA, MC or American Express will be accepted for payment. Also, F.A.C.T.S., a tuition payment plan will be available. Purchase Orders on Corporate letterhead are acceptable, as well.

■ Please note class size is limited for this course. Participants are accepted in the order in which their registrations and payments are received. Payment must be received in order to guarantee a seat in the class.

What is the cancellation policy?

All registered participants are required to notify the Director, Contracted & Continuing Education at Redlands in writing.

Cancellations may be made up to the registration deadline. Refunds will not be given after the registration deadline.

For further information about CSCP: Contact John Long, MBA, CSCP, CPSM Phone: (918) 520 0103 Email: info@NewMillenniumTechnology.com Web: www.APICS-OKC.org