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CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply (Day)

(SCQF level 8)

Business and Procurement, City Ents

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Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

17th Mar 2025, 37 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 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. 

The price quoted is for tuition of the entire qualification. If you are only looking to study an individual module, please contact us using the contact information on this page.

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

This course is taught as either a Day Release or Evening course. 

  • Day Release is delivered every Tuesday starting at 9am. 
  • Evening is delivered on Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm (attendance on both evenings is required). 

Teaching includes student-led sessions online using video conferencing. This will be further supplemented by activities and support on our Virtual Learning Environment. 

Additionally, we recommend that you also commit to at least 335 Self Study hours. This includes wider reading of the subject areas and revision to give yourself the best preparation for successfully achieving the qualification. 

Assessment methods

Each module has an exam. Six credit module exams are Objective Response, and 12 credit modules are Constructive Response. 

  • Objective response (OR) – these are computer-based, which allow you to select a response from a list of possible answers. The exam time is 90 minutes. 
  • Constructed response (CR) – these exams require a longer, essay-type response to questions. The exam time is 3 hours.
  • Exam fees are included in the cost (except for resits).

Examinations take place at City of Glasgow College or remote invigilation can be organised for an additional fee. 

  • Mode of Study:
    Part-time
  • Start Date:
    17th Mar 2025, 37 weeks
  • Day(s):
    Tuesday
    Time:
    9:00 - 16:00
  • Location:
    City Campus
  • Cost:
    £ 2805