CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply - Level 4

CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply - Level 4 Overview

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is the premier global organisation serving the procurement and supply profession. Dedicated to promoting best practice, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of members and the wider business community.

The CIPS Diploma in procurement and supply focusses on how organisational procedures and processes perform in procurement and supply, including negotiating, planning, risk management and data anlaysis.

The course is delivered at this CIPS 'Centre of Excellence' by a range of tutors. The course leader has relevant industry experience and has MCIPS via the Graduate Diploma qualification.

For more information on CIPS, latest news and updates, visit the website of the Derby branch:
http://www.cips.org/en-GB/Community/branches/branchlisting/derbyshire/?RegionId=9

Entry requirements

You should have at least two A Levels (or international equivalent) or a CIPS Certificate level qualification. Students without any prior qualifications must have at least two years’ experience in a business environment

Students are required to register for student membership of the institute prior to starting the course where the level of entry to the CIPS programme will be advised by CIPS.

Start dates and fees

Please refer to the individual module descriptions for the current course fees.

Please note: the fees listed do not include the study guides for each module, which can be purchased directly from CIPS.

CIPS registration fees and examination fees are also payable in addition to course fess, and paid directly to CIPS.

How long is the course?

The course takes a minimum of one year to complete depending on the chosen study pattern.

Attendance is part-time afternoon and evening each week, to complete the course in one year.

Alternatively, students can study either afternoons or evenings, which would lead to the level being completed in 18 to 24 months.

Please refer to the individual module descriptions for the schedule for each module.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

Examinations are held during the third week of May and November each year.

Candidates are required to submit entry forms and payment for examinations to CIPS. Details can be found on the CIPS website.

What will I study?

The following modules are studied and are all core (compulsory).

• Contexts of procurement and supply
• Business needs in procurement and supply
• Sourcing in procurement and supply
• Negotiating and contracting in procurement and supply
• Managing contracts and relationships in procurement and supply

Details of the syllabus for each module can be found on the CIPS website www.cips.org

Additional information about module delivery at West Nottinghamshire College can be obtained by emailing cips@wnc.ac.uk

What can I go on to study?

Once complete, progression is to the CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

How do I apply?

For further information please email cips@wnc.ac.uk

Related courses

• CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply - Level 5
• CIPS Diploma Business Needs in Procurement and Supply - Level 4
• CIPS Diploma Contexts of Procurement and Supply - Level 4
• CIPS Diploma Managing Contracts and Relationships in Procurement and Supply - Level 4
• CIPS Diploma Negotiating and Contracting in Procurement and Supply - Level 4
• CIPS Diploma Sourcing in Procurement and Supply - Level 4
• CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply - Level 6