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The CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) course, offered by APICS, focuses on equipping professional with the knowledge and skills needed for effective production and inventory management within a global supply chain. It covers essential areas like demand management, inventory control, and production planning, and is ideal for those working in or aspiring to roles in these fields. The certification demonstrates expertise in internal operations and is recognized globally. 

• September 17-November 12, 2025
• Wednesdays ONLY
• 8:00am-4:00pm
• Location: ECC Business & Industry Center, 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: BIC 129
• Cost: $5,000.00 per person
  • cost includes CPIM Learning Systems, Exam, 2nd Chance Exam & one year membership

ANY LATE REGISTRATIONS (AFTER AUG. 29TH) WILL RESULT IN AN EXTRA $350.00 FEE TO EXPEDIATE TRAINING MATERIALS

Training topics include: working with tables & special table features, understanding structured references, creating sparklines, creating financial functions, using What-If analysis tools, scenario manager, goal seek, creating, working with, and filtering PivotTables, creating calculated fields, creating PivotCharts, alternative navigation methods, inserting and viewing comments, adding alternative text to objects for accessibility, inspecting your workbook, workbook protection, and more.

• September 29-October 1, 2025
• Monday – Wednesday
• 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room: BIC 128
• Cost: $250.00 per person

The OSHA 30 General Industry course is a comprehensive safety training program designed for supervisors, managers, and workers with safety responsibilities in non-construction industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, warehousing, and retail. This course provides in-depth instruction on OSHA standards and workplace safety practices to help participants recognize, avoid, and prevent hazards in the workplace.

Key Features:

• Covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations
• Designed for forepersons, supervisors, and safety professionals
• 100% online and self-paced (in most formats)
• Includes real-life case studies and interactive modules
• Completion earns an official Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 30 card

Course Topics Include:

• Introduction to OSHA and worker rights
• Managing safety and health programs
• Walking and working surfaces (including fall protection)
• Emergency action plans and fire prevention
• Electrical safety
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Hazard communication and chemical safety
• Materials handling and machine guarding
• Ergonomics and workplace violence prevention

• • September 30, Oct. 7, 14, & 21,  2025
  • Tuesdays
  • 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Location: Business & Industry Center: 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
  • Room: Welding Classroom: BIC 129
  • Cost: $1,050.00 per person