Mode of Study

Evening

Start Date

17th Mar 2025, 37 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday, Thursday

Time:

17:00 - 21:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 2327

Overview

City of Glasgow College is a CIPS Centre of Excellence.

All our CIPS courses are entirely tutor-led, with a blend of live online lectures and campus tutorials.  We also provide additional study materials and discussion forums on our virtual learning environment.

The price quoted is for tuition of the entire qualification.  If you looking to study an individual module, please contact us using the contact information on this page.  The price quoted includes exam fees (except for resits) and does not include CIPS membership or study guide costs.  For further information about these costs, please contact us and request our CIPS handbook. 

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. 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 Professional.

You'll learn about procurement and supply 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. 

You'll also be able to review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results.

The complete syllabus can be downloaded directly from the CIPS website.

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’ 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 starting the course.

What you study

Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply

On completion of this module, learners will be able to identify the key stakeholders in the application of the sourcing process and analyse the procurement cycle, evaluating the influence that procurement and supply has as a source of added value for the organisation.

Defining Business Need

On completion of this module, learners will be able to devise a business case for requirements to be externally sourced and will understand the role of market management and competitive forces as they specify goods and services in procurement and supply.

Commercial Contracting

On completion of this module, learners will be able to describe the key elements and legal aspects of formal commercial contracts, and analyse and interpret the fundamentals of specifications and key performance indicators that are included in contractual arrangements made with suppliers.

Ethical and Responsible Sourcing

On completion of this module, learners will be able to explain the options and associated processes available for sourcing with external suppliers. They will also examine the legal and ethical impact and the implications of corporate social responsibility, on the final sourcing decision.

Commercial Negotiation

On completion of this module learners will be able to identify approaches to successfully achieving negotiated commercial agreements with external organisations.

Supplier Relationships

On completion of this module, learners will be able to analyse the dynamics of supplier relationships, examine the processes and procedures for working with stakeholders and appreciate the concept of partnering.

Whole Life Asset Management

On completion of this module, learners will be able to explain methods of inventory storage and control and analyse the concept of whole life cost from concept through to disposal.

Procurement and Supply in Practice

On completion of this module, learners will be able to demonstrate the practical application of the key elements of the procurement cycle in an integrated manner, within a workplace context.

After the course

Careers

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

Continuing Study

Completion of this course allows progression to CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods

Additional Information

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