CIPS Level 3 – Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply)
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Description
Who is the course for?The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is the most prominent professional body for those who are developing a career in purchasing. The CIPS Advanced certificate in procurement and supply operations is a vocationally related qualification accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).
Level 3 is designed for those in an operational procurement and supply role who need the capability to carry out procurement and supply tasks. The Advanced certificate in procurement and supply operations consists of five compulsory units. Assessment for each unit is by examination
What will I study?Assessment for each unit is by examination. Th…
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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is the most prominent professional body for those who are developing a career in purchasing. The CIPS Advanced certificate in procurement and supply operations is a vocationally related qualification accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).
Level 3 is designed for those in an operational procurement and supply role who need the capability to carry out procurement and supply tasks. The Advanced certificate in procurement and supply operations consists of five compulsory units. Assessment for each unit is by examination
What will I study?Assessment for each unit is by examination. There are two intakes for level 3 – September and January.
Procurement & Supply Environments
Procurement & Supply Operations
Procurement & Supply Workflow
Inventory & Logistics Operations
Procurement & Supply Relationships
A detailed course content can be found at this link:
http://www.cips.org/en-GB/Qualifications/Qualifications-review-2013/
or we can email it to you in PDF form by request.
If you have completed some CIPS modules already and are unsure where to start, please contact the course leader Mike Keane – m.keane@blackburn.ac.uk or alternatively contact CIPS directly (www.cips.org) who will be able to advise you.
How will the course be delivered?The level 3 course runs from 9am – 1pm and is delivered in the
University Centre on the main campus in Blackburn.
Course Entry Criteria
This is the point at which you will enter the CIPS qualifications ladder. No qualifications or experience are necessary, but if you have the CIPS Certificate or CIPS International Certificate you’ll find this qualification builds on your current professional understanding. This entry will be based on pre-requisite knowledge, understanding and experience however students may find it useful to complete the Introductory Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations before attending on this course.
The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below.
Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:
• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost
All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.
What will I get at the end of the course?You will receive a CIPS Level 3 – Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations
What can I do next?You can progress onto CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply once you have successfully completed your studies.
How much does it cost?The full course fee is £1,475 per year (excluding exam fees and registration fees, which are paid directly to CIPS). (Prices are subject to change).
Once you have been awarded a place, you will, in due course, need to complete the CIPS Registration Membership document and this can be found at: http://www.cips.org/membership/joinonline. This needs to be submitted directly to CIPS with the registration fees which are also detailed (You can also register online at this link).
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