Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Diploma (Level Four)

You will study five core subjects:

• Negotiating and Contracting in Procurement and Supply
• Sourcing in Procurement and Supply
• Contexts of Procurement and Supply
• Business Needs in Procurement and Supply
• Managing Contracts and Relationships in Procurement and Supply

Advanced Diploma (Level Five)

You will study five core subjects:

• Category Management in Procurement and Supply
• Management in Procurement and Supply
• Managing Risks in Procurement and Supply
• Sustainability in Supply Chains
• Improving the Competitiveness of Supply Chains

Professional Diploma (Level Six)

You will study five core subjects:

• Leadership in Procurement and Supply
• Legal Aspects in Procurement and Supply
• Programme and Project Management
• Corporate and Business Strategy
• Strategic Supply Chain Management

Subject to revalidation

This course is subject to revalidation, this means it is under review as part of the Universitys standard quality assurance and enhancement processes. Course and module content is indicative and may change through the revalidation process. As soon as the course is revalidated, the details will be confirmed and published on the University website. 
In the unlikely event the course does not go ahead as planned, or is significantly amended, we will write to inform you. If this happens, well help you to find a suitable alternative course either at USW or at another provider. 

This qualification is in line with the governments National Qualification Framework and contains modules on contemporary topics that are essential in procurement and supply chain management.

You may also complete a work-based project for the Strategic Supply Chain Management module, which could involve identifying a problem in your/an organisation, completing research and making recommendations for a solution.

You will be assessed through a final CIPS examination for each module.

If you wish to start at Diploma level, you should either have at least two A-levels (or international equivalent), a CIPS Advanced Certificate qualification or 2 years experience in a business environment.

If you have relevant prior experience obtained within the last five years, CIPS may grant exemption from some modules.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Diploma in Procurement and Supply is the first stage of the CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply qualification. Once this has been awarded, you can then proceed to the Advanced Diploma and then the Professional Diploma.

This professional stage qualification leads to corporate membership of CIPS. This award is particularly suitable if you are employed or have experience in purchasing, logistics, stores, inventory, contracts and other areas of supply chain management in the public or private sector.

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