Introductory Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Marketing (Level 2)

This course requires no work experience at all.

The course comprises of three exams:

  1. The role and scope of purchasing | Written Exam
  2. Systems and procedures in purchasing | Written Exam
  3. Working with suppliers | Written Exam
  4. The importance of purchase contracts. | Written Exam

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International Certificate in Purchasing and Supply (Level 2)

The International Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply is an appropriate starting point for non UK-based learners.

  1. C1 Understanding purchasing principles | Written Exam
  2. C2 Selecting the right supplier | Written Exam
  3. C3 Effective negotiation in purchasing and supply | Written Exam
  4. C4 Managing inventory | Written Exam
  5. C5 The business environment for purchasing and supply | Written Exam

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International Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply (Level 2)

  1. A6 Analysing the supply market | Written Exam
  2. A7 An introduction to purchasing strategy | Written Exam
  3. A8 Preparing and managing contracts | Written Exam
  4. A9 International logistics | Written Exam
  5. A10 Measuring performance in purchasing and supply | Written Exam

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Certificate in Purchasing and Supply (Level 3)

This award is the ideal entry point for anyone new to the profession as no prior qualifications or experience is required. It comprises five units:

  1. L3-01 Understanding the purchasing environment | Written Exam
  2. L3-02 Purchasing operations | Written Exam
  3. L3-03 Client and supplier relationships | Written Exam
  4. L3-04 Securing supply | Written Exam
  5. L3-05 Purchasing in action | Written Exam
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Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Level 4)

Many members who have previous business experience or qualifications commence their CIPS studies with Level 4. Together with Level 5 and 6 it is the most common route to reach full Membership and obtain the designatory letters MCIPS.

  1. L4-01 Effective negotiation in purchasing and supply | Written Exams and Assignments
  2. L4-02 Developing contracts in purchasing and supply | Written Exams and Assignments
  3. L4-03 Measuring purchasing performance | Written Exams and Assignments
  4. L4-04 Managing purchasing and supply relationships | Written Exams and Assignments
  5. L4-05 Purchasing contexts | Written Exams and Assignments
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Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Level 5)

The Advanced Diploma has five units but this award introduces optional units to learners. There are three core units and a choice of six optional units, from which candidates must complete two.

Core units:

  1. L5-01 Management in the purchasing function | Written Exam
  2. L5-02 Risk management and supply chain vulnerability | Written Exam
  3. L5-03 Improving supply chain performance | Written Exam

Optional Units:

    Skills Modules:
  1. L5-10 Marketing for purchasers | Written Exam
  2. L5-11 Storage and distribution | Written Exam
  3. L5-12 Operations management in the supply chain | Written Exam
  4. L5-13 The machinery of government | Written Exam
  5. L5-14 Contracting in the public sector | Written Exam
  6. L5-15 Sustainable procurement | Written Exam
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Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (Level 6)

The Graduate Diploma has five units, there are three compulsory core units and two optional units must be chosen from a choice of five. When the Graduate Diploma has been successfully completed, members can apply to become a full Member of CIPS which entitles them to use the designation, MCIPS after their name.

Core units:

  1. L6-01 Leading and influencing in purchasing | Written Exam
  2. L6-02 Strategic supply chain management | Written Exam
  3. L6-03 Supply chain management in practice - Integrative unit | Written Exam

Optional Units:

    Skills Modules:
  1. L6-10 Legal aspects in purchasing and supply | Written Exam
  2. L6-11 Advanced project management | Written Exam
  3. L6-12 Finance for purchasers | Written Exam
  4. L6-13 Strategic public sector programme management | Written Exam
  5. L6-14 Public sector stakeholders and governance | Written Exam
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