Benefits:

The profession of purchasing and supply is going through a massive change as the organisations have recognised the imperative contribution of these tasks which are essential for ensuring a better growth and profitability of the business.

 

With this rapid change in the industry, which is increasing the demand of supply chain management works to be performed in a better way, the demands of qualified professionals are also increasing. This is giving better opportunities to the individuals to be a part of this course to become established in the professional field of purchasing and supply.

 

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For UK students : 

· CIPS Certificate in Purchasing and Supply - Level 3

· CIPS Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - Level 4

· CIPS Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - Level 5

· CIPS Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply - Level 6

 

For international students : 

· CIPS International Certificate in Purchasing and Supply

· CIPS International Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply

 

Awarding Body: 

CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply

 

Mode: 

Text based distance learning

 

Duration:

It is intended to finish each of level within one year

 

Entry requirements:

· There is no specific entry requirement to join the Level 3 Certificate in Purchasing and Supply or International Certificate in Purchasing and Supply. However, you must have finished the International Certificate programme before proceeding for the International Advanced Certificate programme.

 

· 3 ‘A’ Levels or equivalent degrees are required for entering into the Level 4 Foundation Diploma. If you are 21 years old or more, you can apply for this course instead of any formal educational qualifications. But, for this a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the relevant field is required with a proper reference from your employer.

 

. You must have completed or exempted from the Level 4 Foundation Diploma to enter to the Level 5 Advanced Diploma. To enter to the Level 6 Graduate Diploma, you must have finished or been exempted from the Level 5 Advanced Diploma. 

UK university validated programmes are delivered by RDI Ltd, UK.