Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

The CIPS Certificate is a globally recognized qualification offered by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply body based in the United Kingdom. The CIPS body has many years in training and education in purchasing and supply management.

There are three (3) levels of certification that are offered; the Certificate, the Advanced Certificate and the Graduate Diploma. For the Graduate Diploma, students must complete the four core compulsory subjects, one specialist option and three subjects from either the specialist option or electives to complete this stage

Entry Requirements:

Level 3

CERTIFICATE IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY

  • At least 18 years

Level 4

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY

  • At least 18 years with 3 A' Levels
  • Completion of Level 3
  • At least 21 years with at least two years' experience

Level 5

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY

( International) Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply

  • Completion of Level 4

Level 6

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY

  • Completion of Level 5

 

Programme Content:

CERTIFICATE LEVEL

  • Understanding Purchasing Principles
  • Selecting the Right Supplier
  • Effective Negotiation in Purchasing & Supply
  • Managing Inventory
  • The Business Environment

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE LEVEL

  • Analyzing the Supply Market
  • An Introduction to Purchasing Strategy
  • Preparing and Managing Contracts
  • International Logistics
  • Measuring Performance in Purchasing & Supply

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA

  • Effective Negotiation in Purchasing and Supply
  • Purchasing Contexts
  • Developing Contracts in Purchasing and Supply
  • Measuring Purchasing Performance
  • Managing Purchasing & Supply Relationships

ADVANCED DIPLOMA

  • Management in the Purchasing Function
  • Risk Management and Supply Chain Vulnerability
  • Improving Supply Chain Performance

Plus TWO choice units from three options

  • Marketing for Purchasers
  • Storage and Distribution
  • Operations Management in the Supply Chain

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

  • Leading and Influencing in Purchasing
  • Supply Chain Management in Practice
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management

Plus TWO choice units from three options

  • Legal Aspects in Purchasing and Supply
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Finance for Purchasers