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Diploma in Procurement and Supply
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This qualification is the essential toolkit for anyone planning a career in procurement and supply. Developed and written using the Procurement and Supply cycle** as its focus, it is at the same level as the first year of an undergraduate degree course.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Let’s Get Started” color=”sky” link=”url:%23get-started” css=”.vc_custom_1670252749682{padding-right: 20px !important;}”][vc_btn title=”Watch: Introduction to CIPS” i_type=”entypo” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-play” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Fz-7n1gaUUEM|title:Introduction%20to%20CIPS|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”13124″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670236706167{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]
Who is it For?
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It’s suitable for those in operational roles or those managing or supervising the procurement and supply function who want to develop their career and work towards MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professionals.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1670252735316{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: rgba(136,136,136,0.03) !important;*background-color: rgb(136,136,136) !important;}” title_typo=”null” el_id=”get-started”][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_id=”mobile-only”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][ohio_video layout=”with_preview” button_layout=”filled” link=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/z-7n1gaUUEM” title_typo=”null” preview_image=”13070″ css_class=”custom-shadow” content_styles=”.vc_custom_1670250445350{border-radius: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” color=”violet” spacing=”15″ gap=”20″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_type=”entypo” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-attach” add_icon=”true” title=”What will I learn?” tab_id=”1670238515535-87d3dad5-dcb3″][vc_column_text]You will learn about making procurement and supply happen within an organization and will be equipped with an essential range of knowledge and tools that you can apply immediately in your workplace. Learn how to apply practical, theoretical and technical expertise, gain a clear understanding of procurement and supply and develop the ability to address complex, nonroutine problems. On completion, you will be able to analyze, interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas and be informed of differing perspectives and approaches within the profession. You will also be able to review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=”entypo” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-attach” add_icon=”true” title=”Entry requirements” tab_id=”1670238515583-a845eb7c-a27b”][vc_column_text]This is the only entry point to our Diploma qualifications. A minimum of at least two A-levels (or international equivalent) or a CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate qualification is required. Alternatively, you will need a minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a business environment[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][vc_btn title=”Enrol Now!” style=”flat” color=”sky” i_type=”entypo” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-export” add_icon=”true” link=”url:%2Fcontact%2F|title:Enrol%20now”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner el_id=”pc-desktop”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][ohio_video layout=”with_preview” button_layout=”filled” link=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/z-7n1gaUUEM” title_typo=”null” preview_image=”13070″ css_class=”custom-shadow” content_styles=”.vc_custom_1670252372698{border-radius: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”13110″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670236042581{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]
What will I study?
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Eight core modules make up the required 60 credits [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1670241129816{padding-right: 16px !important;}”][ohio_icon_box box_type_layout=”left_icon” content_full=”none” box_alignment=”left” icon_type_layout=”default” title=”Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply (L4M1)” description=”12 credits” icon_as_icon=”linea-basic-book-pen” title_typo=”{“font_size“:““,“font_size_tablet“:““,“font_size_mobile“:““,“line_height“:““,“line_height_tablet“:““,“line_height_mobile“:““,“letter_spacing“:““,“letter_spacing_tablet“:““,“letter_spacing_mobile“:““,“color“:“#ffffff“,“weight“:“inherit“,“style“:“inherit“,“use_custom_font“:false}” 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box_type_layout=”top_icon” content_full=”none” box_alignment=”center” icon_type_layout=”default” title=”Whole Life Asset Management (L4M7)” description=”6 Credits” icon_as_icon=”linea-basic-book-pen” title_typo=”{“font_size“:““,“font_size_tablet“:““,“font_size_mobile“:““,“line_height“:““,“line_height_tablet“:““,“line_height_mobile“:““,“letter_spacing“:““,“letter_spacing_tablet“:““,“letter_spacing_mobile“:““,“color“:“#ffffff“,“weight“:“inherit“,“style“:“inherit“,“use_custom_font“:false}” description_typo=”{“font_size“:““,“font_size_tablet“:““,“font_size_mobile“:““,“line_height“:““,“line_height_tablet“:““,“line_height_mobile“:““,“letter_spacing“:““,“letter_spacing_tablet“:““,“letter_spacing_mobile“:““,“color“:“#ffffff“,“weight“:“inherit“,“style“:“inherit“,“use_custom_font“:false}” icon_color=”#ffffff” content_styles=”.vc_custom_1670257120871{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #1c9ceb 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icon_color=”#ffffff” content_styles=”.vc_custom_1670257130155{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #1ea29f !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row title_typo=”null”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” color=”green” spacing=”” gap=”30″ alignment=”center” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_type=”entypo” i_icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-chart-bar” add_icon=”true” title=”Next steps” tab_id=”1670237944835-43eaff6d-e48b”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1670248701823{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]This qualification provides progression to the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner 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