The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

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The CIPS exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. CIPS assists individuals, organisations and the profession as a whole. CIPS are the leading body representing the field of procurement and supply chain management.

Established in 1932, they have grown to become the central reference for industry best practice and our code of conduct is the standard around the world.

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The CIPS Level 2 Introductory Certificate at the City of Glasgow College provides an introduction to and explanation of the concepts of purchasing with an emphasis on the practical aspects of the purchasing role.

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The CIPS Level 4 Foundation Diploma Day Release course at the City of Glasgow College provides qualified purchasing and supply managers with a broad-based education in business and specialised studies, relating to the...

The CIPS Level 4 Foundation Diploma at the City of Glasgow College is to provide qualified persons, within purchasing and supply management, with a broad-based education in business and specialised studies, relating to the...

The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma course at the City of Glasgow College is to provide qualified persons, within purchasing and supply management, with a broad-based education in business and specialised studies, relating to...

The CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma course at the City of Glasgow College is to provide qualified persons, within purchasing and supply management, with a broad-based education in business and specialised studies, relating to...

The CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma - Day Release course at the City of Glasgow College is to provide qualified persons, within purchasing and supply management, with a broad-based education in business and specialised studies,...

The CIPS Level 6 Graduate Diploma - Day Release course at the City of Glasgow College is to provide qualified persons, within purchasing and supply management, with a broad-based education in business and specialised studies,...

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