CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY:

Level 2 Introductory Certificate In 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

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.

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

NEW - CIPS course dates 2010-2011 (PDF)

CIPS course dates 2009-2010 (PDF)

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.