CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Evening)

CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Evening)

(SCQF level 7)

Evening, Business and Procurement

Course Options
31st Jul 2025 - 31st Jul 2025
Mode of study: Evening
Duration: 44 Weeks
Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 18:00,21:00
Location: City Campus
31st Jul 2027 - 31st Jul 2027
Mode of study: Evening
Duration: 44 Weeks
Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 18:00,21:00
Location: City Campus

Overview

 

City of Glasgow College is a CIPS Centre of Excellence. 

All our CIPS courses are entirely tutor-led, with a blend of live online lectures and campus tutorials.  We also provide additional study materials and discussion forums on our virtual learning environment.

The price quoted is for tuition of the entire qualification.  If you looking to study an individual module, please contact us using the contact information on this page.  The price quoted includes exam fees (except for resits) and does not include CIPS membership or study guide costs.  For further information about these costs, please contact us and request our CIPS handbook. 

This qualification is the essential toolkit for anyone planning a career in procurement and supply. Developed and written using the Procurement and Supply cycle as its focus, it is at the same level as the first year of an undergraduate degree course. It’s suitable for those in operational roles or those managing or supervising the procurement and supply function who want to develop their career and work towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.

You'll learn about procurement and supply within an organisation, and you'll be equipped with an essential range of knowledge and tools that you can apply immediately in your workplace. Learn how to apply practical, theoretical and technical knowledge, gain a clear understanding of procurement and supply and develop the ability to address complex, non-routine problems. On completion, you will be able to analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas and have an informed awareness of differing perspectives and approaches within the profession. 

You'll also be able to review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results.

The complete syllabus can be downloaded directly from the CIPS website

Course Handbook

Download the CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Evening) course handbook.

Minimum entry requirements
  • You should have completed a CIPS Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply.
  • Alternatively, you should have two years’ experience in a business environment or two A levels or two Highers or international equivalent.

Additional selection requirements

You must be registered with CIPs as a student member before starting the course.

What you study

You will study 8 units in total worth 60 credits:-

  • Defining Business Need.
  • Whole Life Asset Management.
  • Ethical and Responsible Sourcing.
  • Supplier Relationships.
  • Commercial Contracting.
  • Commercial Negotiation.
  • Procurement and Supply Practice.
  • Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply.

After the course

Following this course, you could pursue a career in junior and middle management procurement roles.

Continuing Study

Completion of this course allows progression to CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

How the course is taught

This course is taught as either a day release or evening course.

  • Day Release is delivered every Tuesday starting at 9am.
  • Evening is delivered on Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm (attendance on both evenings is required).

Teaching includes tutor-led sessions online using video conferencing. This will be further supplemented by activities and support on our Canvas, Virtual Learning Environment.

Additionally, we recommend that you also commit to at least 335 self-study hours. This includes wider reading of the subject areas and revision to give yourself the best preparation for successfully achieving the qualification.

Materials
  • Students must join CIPS as a student member.
  • A study guide is required for each module and can be purchased from the CIPS bookshop.