The CIPS advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is designed to help you develop the capability to carry out purchasing and supply tasks and is ideal for individuals new to purchasing or those individuals currently in purchasing who lack formal qualifications.
Leeds City College has delivered CIPS qualifications for many years and has been awarded Centre of Excellence status by CIPS in recognition of its excellent exam results and provision of CIPS courses.
The majority of our Tutors are CIPS qualified with a recognised teaching qualification and a background in procurement in the public and private sector, to ensure that we cover the syllabus effectively for our students with current and relevant examples.
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Peel Street, Morley, LS27 8QE
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Subjects
Supply
Purchasing
Course programme
There are 5 compulsory modules:
Procurement and Supply Environments
Procurement and Supply Operations
Procurement and Supply Workflow
Inventory and Logistics Operations
Procurement and Supply Operations You will develop the robust knowledge to: understand and apply demand management through manual or IT based systems, carry out stock valuation and ordering, arrange supply logistics and the necessary paperwork, and implement new contracts, including queries on performance, and financial management and contract review. CIPS qualifications are assessed in examination conditions, but four modules are multi-choice question and answer exam and the Procurement and Supply Workflow module is assessed through a workbook. The course is delivered at Park Lane Campus, within easy walking distance of the city centre. Parking is available on site after 4.15pm for students. Course fees: £1000 for the complete course (all 5 modules). This course is eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan. Additional costs apply for exams, workbooks and CIPS membership.
The L3 CIPS Certificate is the only CIPS qualification currently eligible for the Advanced learning loan which students over 19 can apply for through Student Finance England. On achievement of the CIPS Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, you can proceed to study the CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply (L4) at Leeds City College. If you are aged 19 or over and considering enrolling on a further education course at Level 3 or above, you may be entitled to an Advanced Learner Loan to help with course fees.
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The CIPS advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations is designed to help you develop the capability to carry out purchasing and supply tasks.