CIPS Certificate in Procurement and Supply

Are you interested in a career in purchasing and supply?

Who will issue your certificate?

Once youve completed your study with Speciss College and passed the exams, youll be awarded the CIPS Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations . This is the first of 5 steps you can take on the CIPS ladder to success!

As the supply chain becomes more complex, Procurement and Supply is increasingly being seen as a strategic business discipline. As a result, purchasing and supply professionals - especially well qualified ones - are becoming valuable assets to any company.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply is a widely recognised international benchmark of excellence, enhancing standards of professionalism and performance throughout the discipline of purchasing and supply.

Choosing to study with CIPS is a wise decision

Entry requirements for this course

To join the CIPS family and register for the Certificate, you must have 5 O level passes. If you are over 21 years you may be considered for mature entry.

Bring certified copies of your certificates with you when you come to Speciss College to register as a student!

In addition to registering with Speciss College for your tuition, you must also register as a student with CIPS. Please contact their office at:

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Easton House
Easton on the Hill
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 3NZ
England
Tel: 00 44 1780 756777
Fax: 00 44 1780 751610
Email: info@cips.org

What you will learn

The 5 subjects youll study in the CIPS International Certificate syllabus are:

L2M1- Introducing Procurement and Supply

L2M2- Procurement and Supply Operations

L2M3- Stakeholder Relationships

L2M4- Systems Technology

L2M5- Inventory Logistics and Expediting

You can see learn more about CIPS on their website www.cips.org

What exams will you write?

Exams are held in May and November each year. Youll register for the exams with CIPS.

Please talk to the Speciss Examinations Officer to find out when exam fees are due.

When and where are the classes and what are the fees?

Lessons are done in the evenings, with some lessons being held on weekends.

Youll get your personal timetable when you register at Speciss College.

What about books and stationery?

Youll need to bring your own notebooks and writing materials to your classes. For your convenience, we have a range of stationery items at the Speciss bookshops. The list of prescribed and recommended books is available on the CIPS website. We strongly urge you to buy a copy of the prescribed texts.

Similar courses you should consider at Speciss

• CILT International Certificate - Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport
• IAC Certificate - Higher Certificate in Logistics and Transport
• SFAAZ Diploma in Customs Legislation and Procedures
• SFAAZ Diploma in Freight Forwarding Procedures.