CIPS Level 2 Certificate In Procurement And Supply Operations

CIPS Level 2 Certificate In Procurement And Supply Operations

(SCQF level 8)

Part-time, Business and Procurement

Course Options
31st Jul 2025 - 31st Jul 2025
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 36 Weeks
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,12:00
Location: City Campus
1st Aug 2025 - 26th Jul 2026
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: Weeks
Location: City Campus
15th Mar 2027 - 21st Jan 2028
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 36 Weeks
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,12:00
Location: City Campus
31st Jul 2027 - 31st Jul 2027
Mode of study: Part-time
Duration: 36 Weeks
Day(s): Monday
Time: 09:00,12:00
Location: City Campus

Overview

City of Glasgow College is a CIPS Centre of Excellence. 

All our CIPS courses are student led.   

You will spend 40% of your time engaging in tutorials and 60% engaging with our Virtual Learning Environment, completing activities, engaging in discussions and completing practice papers.  

What will I learn?

You will come away with a clear knowledge and an understanding of facts, procedures and ideas related to procurement and supply. You’ll be able to effectively interpret information and ideas and learn how to identify, gather and use relevant information.

Who is it for?

For anyone new to the profession, with little or no business experience, and those aspiring to move into a career in procurement and supply. It is also ideal for managers in other professions and business leaders or entrepreneurs who need to understand how procurement should function and its overall impact on business success. 

Benefits of Studying CIPS 

  • Network with members in over 150 countries worldwide. 
  • 90% of CIPS students have said it has led to promotions within their workplace.
  • 60% of employers request MCIPS when recruiting.
  • Earn over 20% more when CIPS qualified.

Course Handbook

Download the CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement And Supply Operations course handbook.

Minimum entry requirements
  • This is an entry-level qualification, and there are no formal entry requirements. 

Additional selection requirements
  • Students must join CIPS as a student member. 
  • Use of study guides are included in the cost.  
  • Exam fees are included in the cost (except for resits). 

What you study

The complete syllabus can be downloaded directly from CIPS Procurement and Supply Qualifications. 

  • 5 core modules make up 18 of the required credits.  
  • 1 module carries 6 credits, with the rest carrying 3 credits.  

After the course

Following this course, you could pursue a career in entry level or junior procurement roles. 

Continuing Study

After completing the CIPS level 2 certificate, you can proceed onto the CIPS level 4 Diploma. 

How the course is taught

This course is taught on campus usually delivered on a Monday between 9am - 12pm, with revision sessions online via Teams.  

Teaching includes student led sessions further supplemented by activities and support on our Virtual Learning Environment. 

Additionally, we recommend that you also commit to at least 54 self study hours. This includes wider reading of the subject areas and revision to give yourself the best preparation for successfully achieving the qualification.