CPIM Certification in Bahrain: Cost, Exam, Eligibility and Formats
Read this page in Arabic: العربية | Last updated November 2026
CPIM certification in Bahrain means one ASCM exam of 150 questions, delivered by Pearson VUE at a test center or online proctored. You can prepare with Blue Ocean's live online Certified in Planning and Inventory Management course at USD 4,200. If your work spans procurement, logistics and inventory, compare the live online Certified Supply Chain Professional at USD 4,600 before you choose.
At a glance
- CPIM suits supply chain professionals, inventory and demand planners, and operations or production managers in Bahrain who want a formal ASCM credential.
- You study live online, or ask an advisor whether a class can be arranged in Bahrain.
- The fee table on this page shows the USD price. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
- Next, check Pearson VUE availability for Bahrain, then send an enquiry.
CPIM programs and fees (USD)
| Program | Study time | Self paced (USD) | Live online (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified in Planning and Inventory Management | 4,200 | ||
| Certified Supply Chain Professional | 4,600 | ||
| Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution | 3,900 | ||
| Mastering Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management | 46 hours | 599 | |
| Certified International Warehouse and Inventory Manager | 46 hours | 699 | 1,199 |
| Supply Chain Planning Certificate | 2,400 |
Fees come from our course catalog and can change. They do not include the exam, so ask an advisor what it costs and confirm the format before you enroll.
How does CPIM certification in Bahrain work?
You pass one exam set by ASCM, formerly APICS. CPIM version 8.0 has 150 questions, lasts 3.5 hours, is scaled from 200 to 350 and has a pass mark of 300.
Pearson VUE delivers the exam at test centers or online proctored. Open the ASCM and Pearson VUE locator to see what is available in Bahrain on the day you want to sit it, because availability can change.
The areas tested are supply chains and strategy, demand, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, MRP, capacity, inventory, distribution, quality and continuous improvement, and technology. ASCM asks holders for 75 points every 5 years to maintain the credential.
Who is eligible for CPIM in Bahrain?
ASCM lists no formal eligibility requirement for CPIM and recommends experience, so confirm the current rules with ASCM because they can change.
Read the exam areas against your own job and mark the ones you have never handled. An advisor can tell you which areas to expect in the course before you pay.
- Inventory or demand planner, or operations or production manager: master scheduling, MRP, capacity and inventory are exam areas that sit close to your work.
- Supply chain professional moving into planning: start with the demand and sales and operations planning areas.
What does Tamkeen offer job seekers in Bahrain?
Tamkeen is Bahrain's Labour Fund. It offers job seekers training, professional certification and wage support, so if you are looking for work, check your own eligibility with Tamkeen directly.
The Bahrain eGovernment Portal describes the National Employment Program 2.0, which gives wage support for up to 36 months to Bahraini job seekers and fresh graduates registered with the Ministry of Labour. Tamkeen launched its 2026 to 2030 strategy in February 2026, according to The Daily Tribune. Tamkeen can tell you which of its programs are open to you now.
What does CPIM cost in Bahrain and which format fits?
Blue Ocean's live online Certified in Planning and Inventory Management course is USD 4,200. The exam is separate from the course fee, so ask an advisor what it costs.
For a room rather than a screen, ask an advisor about arranging a class in Bahrain, or about a Blue Ocean office in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh. Ask how long the CPIM course takes before you plan around your job.
What happens after you pass CPIM?
You hold the CPIM designation from ASCM and keep it current by earning 75 points every 5 years. Confirm how points are earned on ASCM's site, because the rules can change.
Put the renewal date in your calendar the day you pass.
Which course fits your supply chain role in Bahrain?
CPIM fits planners. Other courses on this page are listed for people whose work is logistics, procurement or warehouse and inventory.
Bahrain Logistics Zone is a customs bonded park next to Khalifa Bin Salman Port, managed by Ports and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, with a customs team on site, according to the Ministry. If you plan stock for a business that moves goods through a site like this, CPIM's inventory and distribution content is close to your work. If you coordinate freight and transport, the logistics course listed below is aimed at that role.
- Inventory or demand planner: Certified in Planning and Inventory Management.
- Operations or production manager: Certified in Planning and Inventory Management, and ask the advisor about the Supply Chain Planning Certificate at USD 2,400 live online, which is listed for operations and production planning staff.
- Procurement, logistics and inventory in one role: Certified Supply Chain Professional.
- Freight or transport coordinator: Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution, not CPIM.
- Warehouse or store supervisor: Certified International Warehouse and Inventory Manager. Confirm the format with an advisor.
- Demand planner wanting skills first: Mastering Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management, self paced at USD 599 with about 46 hours of study. It is a separate Professional level course and does not lead to the CPIM designation.
Questions to settle before you pay
Settle these before you enroll.
- Is my job mainly planning? If it is not, which course in the list above matches it?
- Does the Certified in Planning and Inventory Management course page state what the USD 4,200 live online fee includes, and have I read it?
- Which Pearson VUE options exist for Bahrain?
- Which format do I want, and have I asked an advisor about a class arranged in Bahrain?
Three ways to study from Bahrain
- Online: self paced, or live online classes with an instructor.
- In a class arranged locally: ask an advisor about arranging a class in Bahrain.
- At a Blue Ocean office: Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | B2505, Latifa Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE | +971 4 314 8500 |
| Abu Dhabi | Office 1402, Al Dhaheri Building, Lulu Center, Al Danah Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, UAE | +971 2 886 4323 |
| Riyadh | 530/4, Fifth Floor, Al Akaria 2, Gate 8, Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | +966 11 260 5558 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the CPIM exam?
CPIM version 8.0 has 150 questions and lasts 3.5 hours. The score is scaled from 200 to 350, and the pass mark is 300.
What is Tamkeen?
Tamkeen is Bahrain's Labour Fund and offers job seekers training, professional certification and wage support. Check your own eligibility with Tamkeen directly.
Can you take the CPIM exam in Bahrain?
Pearson VUE delivers CPIM at test centers or online proctored. Check the ASCM and Pearson VUE locator for what is available to you in Bahrain when you book.
Is APICS CPIM the same as ASCM CPIM?
Yes. ASCM was formerly called APICS, so APICS CPIM and ASCM CPIM refer to the same credential.
Is experience required for CPIM?
ASCM lists no formal eligibility requirement and recommends experience. Confirm the current rules with ASCM, because they can change.
