Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

19th Aug 2024, 44 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday

Time:

9:00 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 2805

Overview

City of Glasgow College is a CIPS Centre of Excellence. All our lecturers are either Masters or MCIPS qualified.  

All our CIPS courses are student-led.   

You will spend 40% of your time engaging in online lectures and 60% engaging with Canvas, our Virtual Learning Environment, completing activities, taking part in discussions and completing practice papers.  

What will I learn? 

You'll learn about making procurement and supply happen within an organisation, and you'll 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 knowledge, gain a clear understanding of procurement and supply and develop the ability to address complex non-routine problems.  

On completion, you will be able to analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas and have an informed awareness of differing perspectives and approaches within the profession.  

Who is it for?

A valuable management tool for those moving into junior and middle management procurement roles or those supervising the procurement function. It focuses on organisational procedures and processes, including negotiating, planning, risk management and data analysis.  

Benefits of Studying CIPS 

• Network with members in over 150 countries worldwide.
• 90% of CIPS students have said it has led to promotions within their workplace. 
• 60% of employers request MCIPS when recruiting. 
• Earn over 20% more when CIPS qualified. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• You should have completed a CIPS Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply. 
• Alternatively, you should have two years’ relevant experience in a business environment or two A levels or two Highers or international equivalent.

Additional selection requirements

• You must be registered with CIPS as a student member before registering for your first exam.

What you study

The complete syllabus can be downloaded directly from CIPS Procurement and Supply Qualifications. 

• Eight core modules make up 60 of the required credits.  
• Two modules carry 12 credits, with the rest carrying 6 credits.

After the course

Careers

Following this course, you could pursue a career in junior and middle management procurement roles.

Continuing Study

After completing the CIPS level 4 Diploma, you can proceed to the CIPS level 5 Advanced Diploma. 

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods