Overview of course
CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations qualification will help you to understand the factual and procedural requirements relevant for this profession. You will become a more confident problem solver able to complete new and existing tasks. You will also gain a clear understanding about how procurement and supply fits in with the rest of the organisation.
For this qualification you will need to complete 30 credits. There are four CORE modules which make up 24 of the required credits. Then you can choose one of the ELECTIVE modules to make up the 6 remaining credits.
Four Core Modules
- Procurement and Supply Environments
- Ethical Procurement and Supply
- Contract Administration
- Team Dynamics and Change
Chose one Elective module from the following:
- Socially Responsible Procurement
- Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution
Students can join at the start of new modules.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements required.
Qualifications
CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations
Further course detail
Delivery of this qualification can be access two different ways. They are as follows:
Day Release
Students to attend regular classes at West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
Cost = £2950
Distance Learning
All learning and revision via e-learning with tutor support.
Cost = £2650
All costs include study packs and examination fees but not CIPS Membership. This fee is arranged by the student and paid directly to CIPS.
Current draft programme for 2024/2025 classroom delivery is detailed below:
| Module |
Date |
Exam Period |
|
L3M1 Procurement and Supply Environments 9.15 to 12.30 |
26 September, 3, 10, 17, 24 October, 7 November 2024 |
11 – 15 November 2024 |
|
L3M2 Ethical Procurement & Supply 13.00 to 16.30 |
26 September, 3, 10, 17, 24 October, 7 November 2024 |
11 – 15 November 2024 |
|
L3M3 Contract Administration 9.15 to 16.30 |
6, 13, 27 February & 6 March 2025 |
10 – 14 March 2025 |
|
L3M4 Team Dynamics and Change 9.15 to 12.30 |
20, 27 March, 3, 24 April, 1 & 8 May 2025 |
12 – 16 May 2025 |
|
L3M5 Socially Responsible Procurement 13.00 to 16.30 |
20, 27 March, 3, 24 April, 1 & 8 May 2025 |
12 – 16 May 2025 |
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Days & times
Starting 26/09/2024
Thursday 09:00 - 16:30