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Overview
The course provides senior buyers, contract and supply chain managers with the expertise to improve organisational procurement and to fulfill objectives. It gives you the knowledge base to reduce cost, improve quality and timescales, manage the supply chain and deal with legal issues.
The course includes a variety of teaching modules, structured tuition, and course materials. There will also be set CIPS exam papers with mock examinations using previous CIPS exam papers.
PLEASE NOTE: Cost is £479 per module. The total cost for all 5 modules is £2,395.
Membership Details
Registration to Exams and Membership of the CIPS is the responsibility of the individual.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Easton House
Easton on the Hill
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 3NZ
Tel: 01780 756777 | Fax: 01780 751610
Website: www.cips.org.
Minimum entry requirements
- You must have achieved Level 4 award or been exempted or hold the CIPS (International) Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply.
- Exemptions allowed from four units, with the exception of the integrative unit (Improving Supply Chain Performance), unit by unit on content by prior qualification or experience.
- Qualifications which have a relevant content must be Level 5 or above or their equivalent as determined by CIPS, such as a degree from an approved university. Only units/modules studied after one year of an undergraduate programme will be accepted for consideration.
Exemptions are dealt with on an individual basis by CIPS.
What you study
Courses run on a Wednesday evening from 5.30pm - 8.30pm.
- Improving the Competitiveness of Supply Chains - 5th Sep 2018 to 7th Nov 2018.
- Sustainability in Supply Chains - 21st Nov 2018 to 28th Feb 2019.
- Management in Procurement and Supply - 17th Apr 2019 to 19th Jun 2019.
Courses run on a Thursday evening from 5.30pm - 8.30pm.
- Managing Risks in Supply Chains - 25th Oct 2018 to 17th Jan 2019.
- Category Management in Procurement and Supply - 7th Feb 2019 to 9th May 2019.
After the course
After completing the course, you can progress to the Level 6 Graduate Diploma.