CPIM Certification in Saudi Arabia: Course, Exam and How to Enrol
Vision 2030's push to make the Kingdom a global logistics hub, NEOM, the Riyadh and Jeddah logistics zones, and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program, this is the backdrop against which Saudi supply chain professionals build careers today. New factories, food security programs and national manufacturing targets need disciplined planners who can run S&OP and MRP, the CPIM core. The CPIM 8.0, Certified in Planning and Inventory Management is the planning and inventory credential, nine CPIM 9.0 modules covering strategy alignment, S&OP, demand, internal and external supply, inventory, detailed scheduling, distribution and continuous improvement, with a single 150 question exam, and it is available to professionals across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al Khobar through Blue Ocean Academy.
What the CPIM program covers
The APICS CPIM is the planning and inventory credential, nine CPIM 9.0 modules covering strategy alignment, S&OP, demand, internal and external supply, inventory, detailed scheduling, distribution and continuous improvement, with a single 150 question exam. Candidates pass a single computer based exam of 150 questions in 3.5 hours (300 on a 200 to 350 scale to pass), available at Pearson VUE centres and online via OnVUE, and maintain the credential with 75 points every five years.
Who it is for in Saudi Arabia
Demand and supply planners, master schedulers, production and materials planners, inventory managers, S&OP leads and ERP users, in Saudi employers across manufacturing, distribution, retail, logistics, energy and the public sector. ASCM's 2025 report shows CPIM holders at a median of about $100,000 versus roughly $85,000 with no credential; the 2026 report puts the APICS certification premium at around 20%.
How Blue Ocean Academy delivers it in Saudi Arabia
- Classroom and live online batches serving Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al Khobar, schedules built around working professionals
- Instructor led preparation on the current APICS Learning System with practice questions, timed mock exams and expert coaching
- Corporate delivery for teams, in house programs for Saudi organisations upskilling whole functions
- Career support from an institute with more than 25 years in the region and tens of thousands of certified alumni
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the CPIM program online from Riyadh?
Yes, live online batches are open to participants anywhere in Saudi Arabia, alongside classroom options. Enquire for the next start date.
Where do I sit the CPIM exam?
At any Pearson VUE test centre in Saudi Arabia or online through OnVUE, on demand year round.
What comes after this?
Many professionals stack a second credential, ASCM reports up to a 32% premium for three or more. See the full supply chain portfolio.
