CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY:

1. Unit Outline
2. Role and scope of purchasing
3. Systems and procedures in purchasing
4. Working with suppliers
5. Importance of purchasing controls

FEES £580 + VAT and includes CIPS exam fees and registration fees.

Exams are multiple choice E-Assessment.

Course commencement – contact Dr. D M Jones for further details.

Level 3: The Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Course

This comprises 5 modules:

1. Understanding the Purchasing Environment
2. Purchasing Objectives
3. Client and Supplier Relationships
4. Securing Supply
5. Purchasing in Action

Purchasing and Supply course outline

The course is offered on a part-time day basis between the hours of 12.30-9pm Tuesday, with a half-hour break at 4.30pm. This involves 2 days per module with 2 weeks between each module. Details of exams will be given later.

NB – All the above courses can be run in house to suit the client – please contact for details.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR LEVEL 3:

Minimum age 18

There are no predetermined qualifications required for this level.

Exemptions are allowed for up to 4 units with prior qualifications, but not the integrative unit: Purchasing in Action.

FEES FOR CERTIFICATE STAGE OF COURSE - £1350 plus VAT.  This includes hotel costs (non residential), refreshments, exam fees and teaching manuals. It does not cover any CIPS registration fees or any textbooks.